{"id":95996,"date":"2024-09-30T17:48:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T15:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=95996"},"modified":"2024-10-01T11:37:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:37:11","slug":"why-studying-packaging-is-worthwhile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/warum-sich-verpackung-studieren-lohnt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why studying packaging is worthwhile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The packaging industry plays a crucial role in today's society, not only in terms of product presentation, but also in terms of sustainability and innovation. The perspectives and challenges faced by packaging technology students and the opportunities available to them. We provide insights into the opinions and experiences of students from various universities who have chosen to work in this exciting field.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Student's Day at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg showed how important the exchange between students and the industry is. This is where young talents meet companies that are urgently looking for qualified young talent. Winfried Batzke from the German Packaging Institute emphasises in an interview with packaging journal that it's all about bringing the right people together. Young talent is not only important for the industry, but also for the future of packaging technology.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The packaging industry is facing challenges, especially when it comes to the shortage of skilled labour. Many companies are struggling to fill vacancies, which can lead to production bottlenecks. The students recognise this problem and are motivated to find solutions and enrich the industry with their fresh ideas.<\/p>

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Sustainability as a central theme<\/h4>

Sustainability is a key concern for the students. Fadnaz, a prospective Master's student in packaging technology, wants to work in areas such as recycling and sustainable packaging solutions. These topics are not only timely, but also crucial for the future development of the industry. The students have a strong awareness of ecological issues and want to actively contribute to solving these challenges.<\/p>

Diversity of study programmes<\/h4>

The students come from various degree programmes that deal with packaging technology, packaging development and design as well as sustainable packaging technology. Simon, who is studying in Hanover, has already gained practical experience in the dairy and would like to work in packaging development. Such experience is crucial to mastering the transition from theory to practice.<\/p>