(29.10.2024)Knowledge Week: "Mobility in the Data Frenzy" The ANYMOS competence cluster offers insight into the world of mobility data collection with a variety of events Learn more |
(24.10.2024)Material with Innovative Stretch Properties Developed KIT researchers produce metamaterial that stretches and compresses differently than conventional materials Learn more |
(21.10.2024)Start-up Scene: Funding for the DeepTechHub Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts funds DeepTechHub initiative led by KIT with up to 1.95 million euros Learn more |
(17.10.2024)Innovative Teaching Formats Spark Interest in Learning In the new winter semester, KIT also promotes creative teaching concepts: Aerodynamics course in a glider or a bridge made of a garbage bag inspire students Learn more |
(17.10.2024)More than 5,200 First-year Students at KIT Welcome event at Audimax and online – the number of KIT students totals about 22,000 in the winter semester 2024/2025 Learn more |
(16.10.2024)Philipp Niemann Takes Over Management of NaWik Beatrice Lugger hands over the reins of NaWik to Philipp Niemann, who will continue to drive forward the development of expertise in science communication Learn more |
(14.10.2024)No Significant PFAS Emissions from Waste Incineration A KIT study demonstrates, that fluoropolymers decompose almost completely in municipal waste combustion according to European standards Learn more |
(11.10.2024)Making the Energy Transition a Success Helmholtz study develops integrated scenarios: Social and economic aspects must also be considered for a sustainable transformation Learn more |
(10.10.2024)Heinrich Hertz Guest Professorship 2024 for Cordelia Schmid The computer scientist and artificial intelligence expert will give a public lecture on "seeing machines" on October 22, 2024 Learn more |
(09.10.2024)World's First Agile Production Facility for Battery Cells Opened A robotic and modular, agile production system will make it possible to produce customized battery cells in the required quantities in the future Learn more |
(26.09.2024)Jan S. Hesthaven to Be New President of KIT Even closer interlocking of research and academic education and strong national and international partnerships are major goals Learn more |
(24.09.2024)New Impulses for Scientific Debates From October, KIT's renowned ZAK will start as General Studies. Forum Science and Society (FORUM) Learn more |
(19.09.2024)Quantum Communication: Efficient Microwave Control of Diamond Qubits Major breakthrough in the development of powerful diamond-based quantum computers Learn more |
(17.09.2024)Renewable fuels: InnoFuels Aims to Accelerate Industrial Production Platform project networks stakeholders from science, business and politics - creating synergies, tackling challenges together Learn more |
(13.09.2024)How a Fjord Created a Global Seismic Signal Researchers from KIT and around the world are using realistic numerical models to solve mysteries about the Earth's vibrations of unknown origin. Learn more |
(11.09.2024)Innovative Wearable: Sustainably Improving Posture KIT spin-off StraightUp aims to permanently relieve posture-related back pain Learn more |
(10.09.2024)Highlights from Research, Teaching and Transfer KIT Annual Report 2023 with exciting insights from cutting-edge research to knowledge transfer in business and society Learn more |
(09.09.2024)Robert Habeck Informs Himself about KIT's Sustainable Technologies The Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action visited the KIT stand at the Thessaloniki International Fair Learn more |
(05.09.2024)One week of "Days of Democracy" Various event formats for interested citizens around Karlsruhe's Kronenplatz from September 15 to 21 Learn more |
(03.09.2024)NMR-Spectroscopy: Clarifying the "Sense of Rotation" of Molecules Faster A new method makes it easy to determine the spatial arrangement of atoms – a tool for drug discovery Learn more |
(30.08.2024)Conference on the Interaction between Humans and Computers Conference takes place at KIT for the first time - about 600 experts from science and practice exchange ideas Learn more |
(27.08.2024)New Administrative Vice President of KIT Takes Office Legal Expert and Science Manager Stefan Schwartze Responsible for Finance, Human Resources, and Infrastructure as of September Learn more |
(15.08.2024)KIT Chipdesign House to Advance European Production Founding of the KIT Chipdesign House at KIT – Institution to strengthen top-level research in chip design in Baden-Württemberg Learn more |
(14.08.2024)Improved Speech Recognition and Translation KIT researchers further develop intelligent speech recognition and translation system: automatic text segmentation, summarization and intelligent query possible Learn more |
(06.08.2024)Research for More Sustainable Particle Accelerators Research Facility 2.0 project: The KITTEN testfield at KIT focuses on the efficiency of particle accelerator facilities Learn more |
(30.07.2024)Multi-talented Urban Tree: Healthy Trees for a Better Quality of Life KIT and partners start inventory and monitoring of urban tree populations on the Upper Rhine Learn more |
(25.07.2024)Farewell to KIT: Michael Ganß Retires Partnership between science and administration in the focus of his term of office Learn more |
(24.07.2024)Fighting Energy Poverty: Better Access to Affordable Housing KIT researchers develop innovations for affordable housing through sustainable renovations of old dwellings Learn more |
(24.07.2024)KIT and Intel Develop Microchip for Research-oriented Teaching KIT is the first German university to develop a test chip together with the semiconductor manufacturer Intel Learn more |
(23.07.2024)Concept for more Efficient Noble Metal Catalysts New approach for the production of resource-saving and durable catalysts uses different interactions of noble metals with different carrier materials Learn more |
(22.07.2024)New Imaging Technique with 3D-printed Nanolenses KIT researchers and spin-off have developed key components for a new, ultra-precise and fast X-ray method Learn more |
(18.07.2024)Microgrids: Resilient City for Everyone KIT researchers have developed a model that takes into account the fair design of decentralized energy systems Learn more |
(16.07.2024)Millions for the Everyday Product Hydrogen Peroxide The German Research Foundation (DFG) grants 3.9 million euros to KIT research group that is investigating sustainable production methods for hydrogen peroxide Learn more |
(09.07.2024)Data Protection: Secure Systems in Digital School Life In the DIRECTIONS project, KIT researchers present criteria for educational information systems ensuring compliance to data protection regulations Learn more |
(03.07.2024)More Inclusive Ways of Citizen Participation KIT researchers show how real-world labs with a mix of digital and face-to-face forms of participation can reach more people than before Learn more |
(01.07.2024)Mobility: Tram Takes Over Parcel Service Research project LogIKTram demonstrates concept for parcel delivery by rail – presentation of a converted freight streetcar at the closing event Learn more |
(27.06.2024)Preventing Extremism: Conference 'Was heißt hier ‚Nie wieder‘?' 'Never Again! What meaning does it have for KIT?' – Event on the occasion of the renaming of the Scientific Computing Center at KIT Learn more |
(27.06.2024)Funding for the Search for Dark Matter and New Physics KIT has been granted 8.2 million euros for experimental particle physics by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research Learn more |
(20.06.2024)With Real-World Labs Into the Future KIT's Real:lab Festival invites you to experiment in and with the city Learn more |
(20.06.2024)Update: No Closure for Motorized Traffic at Campus South False reports about the implementation of a car-free Campus South continue to circulate Learn more |
(18.06.2024)Math Tutoring for Everyone - Daniel Jung to Visit KIT Live event of the "Startup Date" talk series at Kronenplatz in Karlsruhe on June 27, 2024 with YouTuber Daniel Jung Learn more |
(14.06.2024)Soccer: Insight into the Psychology of Crises A sports psychology study by KIT examines the complex dynamics of crises in professional soccer and shows ways to counteract the dreaded downward spiral Learn more |
(13.06.2024)Eyesight from the 3D Printer KIT researchers and industrial partners develop a process for printing patient-specific corneas – project wins NEULAND innovation competition Learn more |
(11.06.2024)Pilot Plant Produces Climate-friendly Cement Clinker KIT reaches milestone in the development of a greenhouse gas-free circular concrete Learn more |
(10.06.2024)Studying at KIT, Where Research and Teaching Are Uniquely Linked Applications are being accepted for the 2024/25 winter semester; New “KIT –That’s Why” video series for prospective students Learn more |
(04.06.2024)Rising Temperatures Affect Groundwater Quality KIT researchers investigate the effects of climate change on groundwater resources and the resulting consequences Learn more |
(29.05.2024)Experience a Digitalized World: Bunte Nacht der Digitalisierung also at KIT KIT researchers provide insights into their current work on the topic of digitalization at the city festival Learn more |
(28.05.2024)KIT at the City Hall: Shaping the Transformation – Energy Research for a Sustainable Future The KIT Energy Center presents its current research to the public Learn more |
(27.05.2024)Campus Day at KIT: Get to Know the Research University on Site Information day for future students and their families with lectures, experiments and hands-on activities Learn more |
(23.05.2024)MatCom-ComMat Research Training Group enters second funding period The German Research Foundation (DFG) extends joint Research Training Group on high-temperature composites of the partners KIT, TU Darmstadt and DECHEMA Learn more |
(22.05.2024)Artificial Intelligence: Algorithms and Chips Developed Together EDAI project coordinated at KIT aims for energy-efficient and trustworthy AI chips - open-source software facilitates access for small and medium-sized enterprises Learn more |
(15.05.2024)For Respect and an Open Society KIT is a member of the Alliance for Democracy and Human Rights Karlsruhe and is committed to diversity far beyond that Learn more |
(15.05.2024)Battery Research with Synchrotron Radiation New measuring instrument for operando battery research with KIT Light Source Learn more |
(13.05.2024)KIT Supercomputer is One of the Most Energy-Efficient in the World Upgraded Karlsruhe supercomputer ranks in the top 10 of the international Green500 list Learn more |
(10.05.2024)New Material for Sustainable Building KIT researchers develop a transparent metamaterial for energy-saving light and temperature regulation in buildings Learn more |
(08.05.2024)AI Recognizes Athletes’ Emotions KIT researchers have developed an emotion analysis model that can determine affective states with accuracy similar to that of humans Learn more |
(29.04.2024)Children and Teenager Fitness: Half-time for MoMo 2.0 Tests First half of the nationwide survey on sports motor skills of children and young people completed – focus on the fitness of the "coronavirus generation" Learn more |
(23.04.2024)Batteries: Modeling Tomorrow's Materials Today Microstructure simulations reveal strong influence of elastic deformations on charging behavior of layered oxides as cathode in sodium-ion batteries Learn more |
(22.04.2024)Sustainable Architecture with Digital Building Technologies Innovative manufacturing strategies enable the transition to a circular economy in the civil engineering sector – KIT presents project at the Landesgartenschau 2024 Learn more |
(18.04.2024)Better Understanding of Earthquake Risks KIT researchers show that the idea of strong single earthquakes at subduction zones could be outdated Learn more |
(17.04.2024)Molecular Code Stimulates Pioneer Cells to Build Blood Vessels in the Body KIT researchers discover cell type that controls the formation and growth of new blood vessels Learn more |
(16.04.2024)Energy Storage: 100 Times Better Heat Transfer with Liquid Metal World's first high-temperature heat storage system using liquid metal technology has potential for defossilization of industry Learn more |
(12.04.2024)QS World University Ranking: Outstanding Results for KIT KIT is among the top 50 universities worldwide in two subject areas – and has been ranked in these areas among the top 3 in Germany Learn more |
(11.04.2024)ERC Advanced Grant for Steffen Grohmann from KIT Key Technology for the Einstein Telescope: European Research Council (ERC) Funds GRAVITHELIUM Project with EUR 3.4 Million Learn more |
(10.04.2024)Jan S. Hesthaven Will Assume Presidency of KIT in October As of October 1, 2024, Professor Jan S. Hesthaven will take over the President’s office from Professor Oliver Kraft Learn more |
(10.04.2024)Freedom of Science in the Focus of KIT's Annual Celebration Annual Celebration presented the theme of the Science Year 2024 and honored successes in research, teaching, innovation and transfer Learn more |
(04.04.2024)Resources, Circular Economy, Energy: KIT at Hannover Messe 2024 From smart robots, and data-secure mobility to sustainable batteries: from April, 22 to 26, KIT will present highlights from the technological development in the Future Hub and at Energy Solutions Learn more |
(27.03.2023)Battery Material for the Sodium-Ion Revolution Litona, a spin-off from KIT, produces the cathode material Prussian white for next-generation batteries Learn more |
(26.03.2024)Girls' Day 2024: Vocational Training and Studies at KIT Girls' Day on April 25 for girls from class 5 with lectures and interactive workshops - registration open until April 18 Learn more |
(13.03.2024)Monika Landgraf to Join the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft The longtime head of Corporate Communications and press officer of KIT will direct the Science Communications section of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Learn more |
(12.03.2024)Leopoldina Prize for Young Scientist at KIT The engineer Jingyuan Xu also receives the Hector Fellow Academy Award and has been selected for the Global Young Academy Learn more |
(08.03.2023)On the Death of Horst Hippler The founding president of KIT and former rector of the University of Karlsruhe died at the age of 77 Learn more |
(07.03.2024)Public Transport: Efficient Commuting Opportunities The German Center for Future Mobility launches a site project in Karlsruhe to improve transport links between the city and surrounding areas Learn more |
(06.03.2024)Project Week on Sustainable Mobility Spring Academy Sustainability at KIT with public lecture, forum and panel discussion Learn more |
(06.03.2024)A Successful Entry into Studies: Start of the topMINT Orientation Semester For prospective students of mathematics, informatics, natural sciences and engineering, the new "topMINT" program at KIT starts in the summer semester Learn more |
(05.03.2024)New Center for Synthetic Genomics Carl Zeiss Foundation funds the establishment of a joint facility in Heidelberg, Karlsruhe and Mainz Learn more |
(27.02.2024)Accelerating Innovations for Climate Neutrality KIT coordinates EU project RISEnergy, which aims at cross-technology promotion and networking of all fields of renewable energies Learn more |
(20.02.2024)Perovskite Solar Cells: Vacuum Process Can Lead to Market Readiness Various production approaches in research and industry – comparative study explores paths to mass production Learn more |
(19.02.2024)KIT Senate Confirms Election of Jan S. Hesthaven KIT Senate follows the vote of the Supervisory Board - the election of Dr. Stefan Schwartze as Vice-President Finance, Human Resources, and Infrastructure is also confirmed Learn more |
(14.02.2024)Fundamental Equation for Superconducting Quantum Bits Revised Quantum bits can be described more precisely with the help of newly discovered harmonics as a team of 30 researchers reports in Nature Physics Learn more |
(12.02.2024)State Teaching Award Conferred Architecture professor Moritz Dörstelmann from KIT was honored for the combination of digital fabrication technologies with sustainability in teaching Learn more |
(08.02.2024)Membrane Technology: A Deep Look into Tiny Pores Researchers at KIT investigate adsorption of micropollutants by vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes - Publication in Nature Communications Learn more |
(02.02.2024)Clusters of Excellence: One New Proposal, Two Renewal Proposals Full proposal for a new initiative on quantum technologies – Renewal proposals for the existing Clusters of Excellence on 3D designer materials and battery research Learn more |
(01.02.2024)Mobility: Toolchain for Complex Applications KIT researchers and partners develop automated toolchain that fulfills important safety and real-time requirements for future mobility Learn more |
(30.01.2024)Belén Gavela Receives Julius Wess Prize 2023 Physicist from the University of Madrid to be awarded for pioneering scientific contributions in particle physics Learn more |
(24.01.2024)Sustainability Innovation Campus Launched The aim of the fifth innovation campus in Baden-Württemberg is to contribute scientifically to the transformation towards a sustainable way of life Learn more |
(23.01.2024)Supervisory Board Elects Jan S. Hesthaven President of KIT Election remains to be confirmed by the KIT Senate – The Supervisory Board also elected Dr. Stefan Schwartze Vice President Finance, Human Resources, and Infrastructure Learn more |
(18.01.2024)KIT at the City Hall: Health of the Future The KIT Center Health Technologies (KITHealthTech) presents its current research to the public Learn more |
(12.01.2024)Mobility of the Future: State Government Gathers Information in Karlsruhe KIT and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences present current projects and results from mobility research together with partners Learn more |
(11.01.2024)Open Source: System Change in Library Management KIT Library is the first university library in Germany to use the free library system Koha - enhanced functionality and usability Learn more |
(04.01.2024)2023 State Teaching Award for KIT Professor of Architecture Interdisciplinary course combines digital design and production technologies with prototypical implementation using sustainable materials Learn more |