05/07/2025
Following its successful launch in January, the Group-wide “Your Campus” social learning initiative enters the next round. Employees from all over the world have an opportunity to sign up for and attend practice-oriented and inspiring sessions – designed by colleagues for colleagues – from May 20 through June 6.
Your Campus Program
The new round offers a total of 25 sessions – with diverse topics, new perspectives, and concrete benefits for everyday work. As in the first edition, the second round of “Your Campus” is based on the tried-and-tested principle of peer learning: colleagues from the Group share their experience, knowledge, and tools – in an open and practice-oriented way and at eye level.
A broad range of inspiring sessions
We're kicking off the second round on May 20 with a theme week all about “working smarter, not harder.” The focus will be on how we can achieve more impact with small changes in everyday life – for example through smart prioritization, better structures, or conscious breaks.
Here's a look at the program:
- “Hush Hour”– Working together in silence
Everyone for themselves, but all together: This unusual format creates a digital space for focused work – without distraction, but with collective commitment. Ideal for all who want to create conscious focus time. - Why cloud is like solar
A session for all who want to learn about cloud technology from a new perspective: practice-oriented, understandable – and with a clear look at the ecological benefits of modern IT infrastructure. - Innovative retrospectives: Methods and tools for effective teamwork
No more “mandatory” retrospectives: This session will focus on creative formats, new questions, and tools that teams can use to draw real learnings from retrospectives – for greater clarity, collaboration, and effectiveness.
“Your Campus” offers a broad spectrum beyond these sessions: from input to successful moderation and thought-provoking impulses from product development to compact “tech snacks” during the lunch break. You can view the sessions under the attached link.
Quick registration pays off
The program is open to everyone and completely free of charge. You can sign up for all the sessions you are interested in with just a few clicks – directly via the “Your Campus” website in the interactive timetable, or directly via the Bertelsmann Collaboration Platform. Please note, however, that registration for the interactive workshops is on a first come, first served basis – therefore, quick registration pays off.
04-03-2025
Your Campus Returns – Become a Trainer Now!
Mark your calendar: May 20 – June 6, 2025
The next edition of Your Campus is just around the corner – and you can be more than just a participant: become a trainer and share your knowledge with colleagues across Bertelsmann.
Share what you know:
From May 20 to June 6, Bertelsmann employees from around the world will once again come together to learn from one another. As part of the well-established peer learning format, you can host a digital session on a topic you're passionate about.
Trainer registration is open until April 30 – so if you've got an idea, now's the time to sign up.
Week 1: Focus on Work Smarter
The first week of this edition will revolve around the theme Work Smarter – featuring sessions on: Automation, smart collaboration and useful hacks that make everyday work easier.
Weeks 2 & 3: Open Topics
After the “Work Smarter” kick-off, the stage is yours: from creativity and communication to tech, tools, or personal growth – if it can help others, it belongs in Your Campus.
A few sessions already in the pipeline:
Here’s a quick look at some of the sessions already planned:
- Team Flow: Aligning Strengths for Smarter, Happier Collaboration
- The Creative Club: Your ticket to fewer emails and more aha moments
- Why cloud is like solar: huge discussion but actually a no-brainer
Know someone who should apply?
Encourage them! Whether you’re leading your first session or you’re a returning trainer, the Your Campus team is there to support you every step of the way.
Participant registration coming soon
If you're interested in joining as a participant, stay tuned – the full schedule and registration details will be announced soon.
04-03-2025
Work Smarter: The next Your Campus Big Edition is here!
A few weeks ago, more than 600 colleagues joined the first Your Campus 2025. For three intensive days, everything revolved around “Digital & Tech” – from “The Power in you! - Cross-divisional collaboration” to an intro workshop on generative AI. Many participants started incorporating new ideas into their everyday work during the sessions and are staying in touch to keep learning from each other.
Starting now, we're once again looking for colleagues to join our next Your Campus Big Edition and help bring 'Work Smarter' to life!
It's time for the next round:
From May 20 to June 6, everything will revolve around 'Work Smarter'. This time, the participants themselves chose the theme. The focus is on automation, everyday hacks, and ideas for 'smarter' collaboration. In other words, everything that helps you work smarter instead of harder.
Sophia Ohlendorf, who works in Bertelsmann’s Corporate Culture Team, is also looking forward to the next edition: “We want to make ‘Your Campus’ even more internation
al and diverse. The best way to achieve this is when as many colleagues as possible share their knowledge – regardless of whether they’ve been trainers before or are leading a session for the first time.”
Do you want to share your expertise and show how to make your workday easier?
Then become a trainer and sign up for your session by March 31. Whether you want to run a Power BI course, share tips for more productive meetings, or introduce hacks for a compelling presentation – we welcome all ideas!
And if “Work Smarter” isn’t quite your cup of tea? No problem! In the second and third weeks of the event, there’s room for any topic that could help you and others progress. You can also propose sessions that go beyond the main theme.
How you can participate:
- Register as a trainer via the link below by March 31.
- Know colleagues who have valuable insights? Encourage them to join!
- Want to attend only? Keep an eye out for the final program, which should be available in early April, so you can register for the best sessions.
Whether you host a session or simply drop by, ‘Your Campus’ works best when we share and apply our knowle
dge together — true to the motto ‘Work Smarter.’ We look forward to seeing you!
15-01-2025
Your Campus 2025: Registration Opens Today!
The time has come: Starting today at 3:00 PM (CET), you can register for the first round of Your Campus 2025! This three-day event kicks off on January 29 and marks the start of four planned rounds for 2025. Each round will feature its own focus, and we’re beginning the year with the Digital & Tech Edition, packed with exciting and practical sessions. Starting today, you can sign up for 20 hands-on sessions that will inspire and support your learning journey.
What is Your Campus?
Your Campus is a peer-to-peer learning initiative where colleagues from across the Bertelsmann world share their knowledge and experiences. The goal is to learn directly from your peers in a practical and straightforward way.
This edition focuses on topics that help you work smarter in the digital workplace. Whether you want to explore Power Automate to streamline administrative tasks, experiment with AI tools, or pick up clever Outlook Hacks, the sessions are designed to make it easy for you to dive in.
How to Register:
Registering for Your Campus is easy:
- Starting January 15 at 3:00 PM (CET), you can download the program schedule directly into your Outlook calendar.
- Some workshops have limited spots available. To secure your place, register via the Bertelsmann Collaboration Platform (BCP) and confirm the appointment sent to you. If a session is already fully booked, you won’t be able to add it to your calendar.
- The complete program schedule with all sessions and links is available on the Bertelsmann University website
Why You Should Join
Your Campus isn’t just about learning – it’s about connecting with colleagues, exploring new ideas, and enhancing your skills in a practical way. From the very first session, you’ll discover tools and techniques you can apply directly to your work.
Help Shape What Comes Next
After this first round, you’ll have the chance to vote on the next big focus topic for Your Campus. This way, the initiative stays relevant to your needs and interests, offering sessions that align with your daily challenges and aspirations.
Register Now and Secure Your Spot!
Check out the program schedule and sign up for sessions that excite you. Let’s make 2025 a year of learning, growth, and connection – we can’t wait to see you there!
08-11-2024
Get Ready for the next Your Campus in 2025!
The digital learning initiative Your Campus is making a comeback in 2025, complete with some exciting new changes! This is your chance to share your knowledge or learn from your colleagues in an engaging and supportive environment.
What’s Your Campus all about?
At the heart of Your Campus is the idea of sharing knowledge & expertise and supporting each other. It serves as a dynamic platform where you can connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and learn new things in an informal and exciting way. As a trainer, you get to share what you’re passionate about and teach others in online courses, while building connections with people from different parts of Bertelsmann. It’s not just about learning – it’s about trying out new ideas, strengthening our network, and bringing everyone closer together.
New Format, Same Excitement!
In 2025, we’re introducing some exciting changes to the program, which includes four Your Campus sessions throughout the year. Instead of one long course, we’ll host shorter, theme-focused and intensive Your Campus Days every quarter. These will focuse on themes that matter the most to you, as participants get to vote for and choose the next Your Campus theme. Only in the spring will the Your Campus Weeks take place as a unique and concentrated session.
Participants will be able to choose the sessions that resonate with them the most, whether they’re just starting out or already experienced in the subject.
Kicking Off with Tech & Digital!
Mark your calendars for the first round from January 29 to 31, 2025! We’re offering a unique, bundled experience with our first Your Campus session, centered around the exciting world of Tech & Digital. Expect hands-on sessions that cover everything from Adobe and Microsoft tools to innovative approaches for your daily work. You’ll have the chance to learn practical skills, like setting up your own task board for project planning, designing a social media campaign, or experimenting with AI tools like ChatGPT for creative tasks.
Sample Sessions to Look Forward To:
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AI in Image Generation – Create Your Own Videos with Synthesia: Discover how to make professional-quality videos without the need for cameras or studios!
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Smart Automation in Daily Work: Optimize Workflows with Power Automate: Learn to automate repetitive tasks and boost your productivity.
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Prompt School: Simplifying Your Workday: Find easy hacks with tools like ChatGPT, no prior experience needed!
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Make Your First Video Like a Pro – with Adobe Premiere Pro
Become a Trainer and Inspire Others!
If you’re passionate about a topic and want to share your expertise, consider becoming a trainer! Not only will you gain valuable experience and expand your network, but you’ll also become a Learnfluencer at Bertelsmann, inspiring your colleagues along the way.
All trainers will have access to free Train-the-Trainer workshops to refine their presentation skills. Plus, you can participate in the Your Growth Booster program to further enhance your learning abilities. And as an added incentive, there’s a chance to win one of five attractive prizes!
If you’re interested in sharing your knowledge as a trainer, don’t wait! Sign up by December 20 at the link below. The Train-the-Trainer sessions are coming up soon on November 19, 20, and December 4, so act quickly to secure your spot!
Join us in making Your Campus a vibrant hub of learning and collaboration! We can't wait to see you there!