German Ambassador to UNESCO Holds Online Discussion with TUFS Students

July 1, 2025

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, an online discussion with Ambassador Kerstin Pürschl, the German Ambassador to UNESCO, took place during the Global Liberal Arts Program's German III-6 course (Course title: “UNESCO and German World Heritage”, Thursday, 2nd period, Instructor: Associate Professor Christoph Hendricks).The discussion took place online, connecting the class with Paris, France, and lasted approximately 70 minutes, featuring an active exchange of opinions.

A student moderation team facilitated the discussion and many questions were raised about UNESCO's activities and the role of the UNESCO Ambassador. Students posed a series of questions to Ambassador Pürschl, including inquiries about UNESCO's activities, the role of a UNESCO Ambassador, her career as a diplomat, and Germany's World Heritage sites.

Through the dialogue, students gained a deeper understanding of the practical operations of international organizations and the current state of cultural heritage preservation, while also gaining a valuable opportunity to engage with the realities of diplomatic work.