A New Face in University Communications—Julia Reichelt

Julia Reichelt joined the University Communications team as an editor in June.

TUK is no stranger to Reichelt, who lives in Pirmasens, as she studied biology here during her undergraduate studies from 1993 to 1995. She subsequently earned her master’s degree at the University of Heidelberg in the “classic” combination of zoology, botany, and ecology. She then left her academic path to pursue her professional development, as Reichelt recognized her great passion for writing early on. She gained her first editorial experience during an internship at a PR agency in Mannheim. From then on, she worked in marketing, public relations, and corporate communications for agencies and industrial companies. Throughout this time, there were frequent connections to scientific and technical topics, which continue to fascinate her the most. The position in University Communications brings the personable editor back to TUK. She is just as excited about this as she is about the opportunity to contribute to journalism here.

On the weekends, it’s time to get out into the fresh air. Whether by bike or on foot, it’s important to Julia Reichelt to spend plenty of time in nature. The editor prefers to explore the Palatinate Forest—especially the neighboring Dahner Felsenland and the German-French border region with its castles.

In addition, the Mannheim native and die-hard ice hockey fan heads to the SAP Arena every year from mid-September through the end of April to watch the “Adler” play.

She takes a slightly more low-key approach to her third hobby: since she loves to sing, she sings in a mixed choir in Hauenstein.

Photo: Thomas Koziel