Graduation

Be curious

Good advice from experienced alumni to new engineers and photos from Graduation Ceremonies this summer where 639 new Bachelors of Engineering and Masters of Science in Engineering were celebrated.

Graduates November 2025 - Photo: Mikal Schlosser

Thursday 20 November 2025

Jacob Jensen

Several times every year, DTU celebrates all new engineers at Graduation Ceremonies and always invite an alum to come and talk and inspire the new graduates. This is to both provide insights into how a career can shape and give a few good tips to get a good start.
In November 2025, three alumni spoke to the new Bachelors of Engineering and Masters of Science in Engineering. Here is their advice as well as photos from the Graduation Ceremonies:
Nanna Bjært Sørensen - Photo: Mikal Schlosser

Nanna Bjært Sørensen - BSc of Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure (2018) - Project Manager, Danish Defence, Establishment and Terrain Command

Advice from Nanna:

  • Your first job doesn’t have to be your dream job
    Use it as a learning opportunity – both professionally and personally.
    The most important thing is to figure out what matters to you in your work life.
     
  • Be curious and humble
    Ask, listen, and learn – it earns respect and fosters growth.
    You don’t have to pretend you know everything. Being honest and open builds relationships.
     
  • Remember balance and your worth
    Your value isn’t defined by how much you achieve.
    Find joy in everyday life, not just on weekends – and trust your gut feeling.

Photos from the Graduation Ceremony for Bachelors of Engineering on 11 November 2025

 

Kim Müller Christensen - Photo: Mikal Schlosser

Kim Müller Christensen – MSc, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (2011) – Vice President, Marketing & Strategy, Animal & Plant Biosolutions, Novonesis

Advice from Kim:

  • Be curious
    Ask questions, seek understanding, and don’t hesitate to admit when you don’t know something. In fact, within the industry, we typically anticipate about six months where questions outweigh answers.
     
  • Be vocal about your ambitions and wishes for your career
    No one will plan your career for you, so take control and be vocal about your development. Tell your manager what you would like to do and where you would like to go.
     
  • Live by the rule of 3/4.
    Aim for balance across four dimensions. You can compromise on one for a while, but not more:
    1: You should be happy and excited to go to work most days
    2: You should feel you are growing professionally and personally
    3: You should work with people you like and find interesting
    4: You should be reasonably compensated with your salary.

Photos from the Graduation Ceremony for Master of Science in Engineering on 12 November 2025

 

Mie Bach-Pedersen - Foto: Mikal Schlosser

Mie Bach-Pedersen – MSc, Mathematical Modelling and Computation (2015) – Manager for Modelling and Simulation, Novo Nordisk

Advice from Mie:

  • Be bold
    Dare to take chances and voice your ambitions. Opportunities often come when you put your name forward even if it feels like a long shot.
     
  • Be curious
    Ask questions and keep learning. No one expects you to know everything, so use every chance to understand new perspectives and fields.
     

  • Find a job that is meaningful to you
    While salary can seem crucial, its impact fades quickly. What lasts is a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Find a job that feels meaningful whether through purpose, challenge, or great colleagues.

Photos from the Graduation Ceremony for Master of Science in Engineering on 13 November 2025

 

Congratulations to all new graduates!