(21.12.2022)Twin-pack Research: Digital Technologies and Building for an Inclusive Society First of four Novel Tandem Professorships combining Humanities and Engineering Sciences Starts with Real Lab at KIT Learn more |
(20.12.2022)More Stable States for Quantum Computers Researchers of KIT are working on a new qubit approach - publication in Nature Materials Mehr erfahren |
(16.12.2022)Technikfolgenabschätzung für österreichisches Parlament Forschende des KIT beraten als Partner den Nationalrat. KI-gestütztes Technologiemonitoring und technisch-gesellschaftliche Entwicklungen im Fokus Mehr erfahren |
(06.12.2022)New Plant Produces Carbon from Air The operation of the climate-friendly NECOC process for the production of carbon from the CO2 in the ambient air starts at KIT Learn more |
(30.11.2022)Rare Earth Compounds for High-tech Applications New Collaborative Research Center "4f for Future" explores and develops molecular compounds with extraordinary properties Learn more |
(22.11.2022)More Precise and Efficient Weather Forecasts Julian Quinting of KIT receives ERC Starting Grant – ASPIRE project increases reliability of weather forecasts, and reduces computing costs and energy consumption Learn more |
(17.11.2022)New Power Supply Offers a Service Life of Up to 50 years KIT spin-off "Digital Power Systems" develops ultra-long-life industrial power supplies Learn more |
(15.11.2022)Silicone Sponge Detects Unknown Bacteria KIT team develops chip that captures microbial dark matter in air, water, and soil - new tool for biotechnology and medicine Learn more |
(11.11.2022)IT-Sicherheit: Trainingsschwächen bei Künstlicher Intelligenz Fehlerquellen beim Maschinellen Lernen werden zu oft übersehen und Ergebnisse dadurch verzerrt |
(09.11.2022)Groundwater Storage for Heating and Cooling Supply Geoenergy: Low-temperature aquifer storage enables climate-driendly heating and cooling - KIT study shows enormous potential for Germany Learn more |
(08.11.2022)Study Information Day at KIT KIT provides information about bachelor study programs and training opportunities in various events online and on campus Learn more |
Dialog on Science in Times of Crises KIT exchange format with citizens on expectations, reservations, and wishes for science in view of various problem situations Learn more |
(03.11.2022)Top Performance in Sports through Mindfulness Training KIT researchers develop training program for professionals and amateur sportsmen and sportswomen Learn more |
(02.11.2022)Blind Spots in Plastic Waste Monitoring KIT researchers and partners assume that much more plastic is transported in flowing waters than estimated so far - new approaches to modeling Learn more |
(28.10.2022)Federal Research Minister Starts Large-scale Simulation at KIT At KIT’s Energy Lab 2.0, Bettina Stark-Watzinger started the model of an energy system based on renewables Learn more |
(28.10.2022)50 Years KIT Department of Informatics Founded in 1972 at the then Universität Karlsruhe (TH), the KIT Department of Informatics was the first institution for this still young subject in Germany Learn more |
(27.10.2022)State Research Prize Awarded to Anke-Susanne Müller Physicist from KIT receives award for excellence in research with particle accelerators Learn more |
(25.10.2022)Klimawandel: Frühwarnsystem für Infektionskrankheiten Forschende des KIT wollen dabei helfen, Krankheiten, die durch Insekten wie Sandmücken übertragen werden, besser zu erkennen und zu bekämpfen. |
(20.10.2022)KIT Welcomes 4,531 Student Beginners Welcome event at the Audimax and online - about 21,500 students enrolled in the 2022/2023 winter semester Learn more |
(19.10.2022)Solar Park 2.0: Higher Yield on the Same Area KIT and partners develop electronic components and methods to optimize large photovoltaic plants – planned test facility on Campus North Learn more |
(18.10.2022)Limits of Lithium Extraction from Geothermal Waters A team of KIT researchers has studied lithium extraction from thermal waters in Germany – Feasible extraction volumes and time horizon limit the potential Learn more |
(14.10.2022)Joining Forces – Fast-as-lightning 3D Microprinting with Two Lasers Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence “3D Matter Made to Order” print microstructures by crossing red and blue laser beams – Publication in Nature Photonics Learn more |
(12.10.2022)Sustainable Kerosene: Accelerating Production on an Industrial Scale Federal Ministry of Education and Research funds projects for the decarbonization of aviation - KIT contributes expertise in optimizing catalysts Learn more |
(12.10.2022)Mobility: Resource-efficient Production - Emission-free Driving E-motors without rare earths and even more flexible production - researchers are working on the mobility of the future for Baden-Württemberg Learn more |
(06.10.2022)New Electrolysis Processes for Sustainable Chemical Production In the future cluster ETOS, researchers are developing processes that save energy and resources in the chemical industry and reduce carbon dioxide emissions Learn more |
(05.10.2022)Karlsruhe Research Factory: Optimizing Industrial Production with AI KIT and Fraunhofer researchers want to make still immature processes usable more quickly with the help of artificial intelligence Learn more |
(29.09.2022)Power Supply: Understanding Unstable Grids New lines may reduce stability - researchers present prediction tool in Nature Communications journal Learn more |
(27.09.2022)SECUSO Research Group Receives Federal Award for Consumer Protection KIT researchers' tools and tips on privacy and cybersecurity are freely available to everyone on the net Learn more |
(22.09.2022)Nobel Laureate Reinhard Genzel Receives Heinrich Hertz Guest Professorship Director of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Garching near Munich to give public lecture at KIT on October 5 Learn more |
(21.09.2022)On the Way to CO2-Neutral Aviation Within the KEROGREEN project, researchers have developed an innovative production process for sustainable aviation fuel and built a research facility Learn more |
(20.09.2022)Plant Breeding: Using “Invisible” Chromosomes to Pass on Packages of Positive Traits KIT researchers use CRISPR/Cas to suppress chromosomes and prevent genetic exchange Learn more |
(19.09.2022)Game Changers in Fighting Climate Change: Refuels Are Suitable for Everyday Use Synthetic fuels based on renewable energy sources can be produced in large quantities and used in nearly all vehicles Learn more |
(14.09.2022)Trinational Innovation Network for the Upper Rhine Region Partners of the pilot project "Knowledge Transfer Upper Rhine" present their results on knowledge transfer Learn more |
(08.09.2022)New Sensor Allows More Trains on a Track Accurate determination of train positions could significantly increase capacities of existing rail networks Learn more |
(07.09.2022)Highly Reflecting Mirrors from the Inkjet Printer KIT researchers are the first to develop a method to print mirrors of variable size with a reflectivity of more than 99% Learn more |
(01.09.2022)Recycling Materials: Turning Old Batteries into New Ones LiBinfinity project aims to develop an energy-efficient recycling concept for lithium-ion batteries – KIT will evaluate recyclates Learn more |
(04.08.2022)Employee Leadership: Charisma in Video Communication Digitalization at work: Study on the influence of charismatic leadership techniques and communication channels on performance Learn more |
(28.07.2022)Using Water Resources More Sustainably KIT researchers aim to compile water data to identify the effects of climate change on water cycles in Germany, for example Learn more |
(25.07.222)Test of a New Transmission Method on the Titanic Wreck in the Deep Sea New technology could improve video communications: Test under extreme low-bandwidth conditions during dive to the sunken ocean giant Learn more |
(19.07.2022)KIT Senate Confirms Election of Kora Kristof The body follows the vote of the Supervisory Board, which elected Kora Kristof as Vice-President for Digitalization and Sustainability Learn more |
(18.07.2022)Energy-efficient and Sustainable Accelerator Facilities New test center at KIT for energy efficiency and grid stability in large research infrastructures Learn more |
(13.07.2022)Fully Scalable All-perovskite Tandem Solar Modules Optimized light paths, high-throughput laser scribing and the use of established coating processes pave the way to commercial viability Learn more |
(12.07.2022)Interfaces Between Society and Technology KIT at the City Hall: Public science slam presents research of the KIT Humans and Technology Center Learn more |
(12.07.2022)"Fingerprint" of Peptides Allows Earlier Alzheimer's Detection Drying patterns of peptide solutions enable effective identification of neurodegenerative diseases - Rapid analysis using neural networks Learn more |
(11.07.2022)Particle Physics Exhibition: What the World Is Made of KIT shows CERN's "Code of the Universe" as part of the EFFEKTE science series Learn more |
(08.07.2022)Climate Change and Land Use Change Favor Flood Events Current studies of the 2021 flood disaster in the Eifel region help to prepare for future floods Learn more |
(07.07.2022)Printable Adhesive for Solar Modules KIT researchers and industrial partners develop market-ready special adhesives - project receives transfer award in KIT NEULAND Innovation Contest Learn more |
(06.07.2022)Crop Protection: Biohacking against Fungal Attacks KIT and research partners develop environmentally compatible solutions to protect plants sustainably Learn more |
(05.07.2022)Strategic Partnership Strengthens Mobility Research KIT and Schaeffler: Cooperation in research, teaching, and innovation to be intensified Learn more |
(04.07.2022)High Level of Pollution and Loss of Resources from Manure KIT researchers calculate the influence of liquid manure from meat production on the nitrogen balance as well as the energy demand for nitrogen recovery Learn more |
(01.07.2022)Urban Timber Construction: Colored Façades Increase Acceptance Practice-based architectural study reveals the importance of wood as a sustainable building material for the city - appeal for colored, planted façades Learn more |
(28.06.2022)Magnetic Resonance in Tabletop Format Revolutionizes Diagnostics and Material Analysis New Collaborative Research Center SFB 1527 "HyPERiON" develops compact high-performance devices that enable broad application Learn more |
(27.06.2022)Immerse yourself in Virtual Worlds and meet Robots: Colorful Night of Digitization also at KIT Researchers provide insights into their current work, for example in the Fields of Energy Supply, Robotics, Production Technology and Communication Learn more |
(27.06.2022)KIT Team wins University Building Competition RoofKIT Project impresses at the Solar Decathlon Europe 21/22 with an energy-efficient and cycle-compatible addition to an existing Building Learn more |
(24.06.2022)Kick-off of the "KIT Women Professors Forum" Kick-off Event of the new Network of Senior Female Scientists under the Sign of an Equal Opportunity University Culture Learn more |
(23.06.2022)Exploring Alien Worlds with Robot Teams: Test Mission on Mount Etna Researchers have linked Autonomous Machines so that they can work together to complete difficult Tasks - the Media can follow the Mission online Learn more |
(22.06.2022)GeoLaB: Future with Geothermal Energy KIT and Research Partners Build the World's First Underground Reservoir Simulator for Deep Geothermal Energy Research Learn more |
(15.06.2022)Inform and join the Discussion: Hydrogen Knowledge Week KIT Energy Center and TRIANGEL Open Space Present Technologies for the Future of the Energy Transition - Event Program for Interested Parties of All Ages Learn more |
(14.06.2022)Thin-film Photovoltaics: Efficient and versatile in a Double Pack KIT Researchers Develop Perovskite/CIS Tandem Solar Cells with Efficiency of Almost 25 Percent - Material Combination Enables Mobile Applications Learn more |
(10.06.2022)Clouds play important Role in Climate History Global models show a significant influence of clouds on the evolution of the Earth's climate and the evolutionary conditions of life Learn more |
(01.06.2022)KIT Receives Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for Top IT Researcher Germany's highest endowed international research award goes to computer science expert André Platzer Learn more |
(30.05.2022)New Medical Engineering Study Program Start of studies planned for winter semester 22/23, with joint master's degree at KIT and Heidelberg University to follow Learn more |
(25.05.2022)More Resilience for Critical Infrastructures Researchers from KIT develop concepts for planning and operating future-proof utility and supply systems Learn more |
(24.05.2022)Discovering Master's Degree Programs Online On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, a virtual master's fair will take place at KIT from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Learn more |
(24.05.2022)KIT Starts Diversity Offensive Diversity strategy approved - President Holger Hanselka patron of CSD Karlsruhe 2022 - "Diversity Charter" about to be signed Learn more |
(20.05.2022)Science Up Close in Karlsruhe TRIANGEL Open Space of KIT is now open: Prominent guests from business and politics at inauguration ceremony Learn more |
(20.05.2022)RoofKIT: Ecological and Sustainable Construction KIT team plans, designs, and constructs an energy-efficient and sustainable building in an international university building competition Learn more |
(19.05.2022)“National Award – Education for Sustainable Development” for KIT KIT receives 10,000 euros in prize money for outstanding educational initiatives in the category "Places of ESD" Learn more |
(19.05.2022)Climate Research: Ultrafine Dust Could Cause Weather Extremes KIT researchers prove global increase of ultrafine particles from fossil fuel exhaust gases and warn of significant weather effects Learn more |
(18.05.2022)Exchange between Science and Society KIT’s 2022 annual celebration focused on the current science year "Participate!" Learn more |
(18.05.2022)KIT Climate Researcher Wins FameLab Germany Christian Scharun convinced both jury and audience with his presentation and won the national final of the science competition Learn more |
(16.05.2022)KIT Is among the Digital Leaders in Higher Education KIT is worldwide in 21st position in the "Digital Leaders in Higher Education" ranking Learn more |
(12.05.2022)New Space to Experience Science in Karlsruhe TRIANGEL Open Space opens: Opening week offers close look at KIT science and startups as well as arts and cultural events Learn more |
(03.05.2022)Hannover Messe 2022: Digitalization and Sustainability KIT presents innovative technology developments at the two main stands in the "Future Hub" and at the "Energy Solutions" Learn more |
(28.04.2022)Hybrid-drive Construction Machinery: Fuel-efficient Excavators Recovery of kinetic energy from the excavator arm enhances efficiency and saves fuel Learn more |
(26.04.2022)Two ERC Advanced Grants Go to KIT Scientists European Research Council funds projects of Mehdi Tahoori and Alexey Ustinov with a total of more than five million euros Learn more |
(21.04.2022)Colloquium Fundamentale: Science in Politics In the summer semester, the lecture series at KIT is dedicated to the social purpose of research in modern societies Learn more |
(19.04.2022)Studying at the Pulse of Top Research Information day on May 14, 2022, for future students and their relatives with presentations, experiments, and hands-on activities on the KIT campus Learn more |
(13.04.2022)Water Processing: Light Helps to Degrade Hormones KIT researchers use polymer membranes coated with titanium dioxide for photocatalytic cleaning - Nature Nanotechnology publishes results Learn more |
(12.04.2022)Active Participation Welcome for “Work from Home? Challenge Accepted!” Citizens and researchers look for ideas and solutions for successful and comfortable work from home Learn more |
(06.04.2022)Start of Studies at KIT: Summer Semester on Campus Most courses will take place on campus again – State funds measures to accelerate return to routine studies Learn more |
(01.04.2022)Four Cross-border Professorships for the Upper Rhine Region Minister-President Kretschmann visits the university confederation Eucor - The European Campus in Strasbourg Learn more |
(30.03.2022)Virtual Girls' Day 2022: Study and Training at KIT Information day for schoolgirls in fifth grade and above with lectures and interactive workshops - registrations open until April 20 Learn more |
(29.03.2022)Data Security: More Privacy on the Smartphone "Privacy Friendly Apps" for Android do not collect Usage Data - KIT SECUSO Research Group receives first "Digital Autonomy Award" Learn more |
(28.03.2022)Karlsruhe Research Factory: Industrializing Production Processes Rapidly Ceremonial opening of the development and demonstration center - Minister President Kretschmann: "Research factory will be important future laboratory for companies." Learn more |
(24.03.2022)New Student Dormitory of the Schroff Foundations ready for Occupancy Additional 103 seats for KIT Students –Inauguration in the Presence of Founder and Honorary Senator Ingrid Schroff Learn more |
(21.03.2022)Using Gene Scissors to Eliminate Individual Cell Types KIT researchers use CRISPR-Kill to prevent the formation of specific organs during plant development Learn more |
(17.03.2022)Three ERC Consolidator Grants for KIT Researchers Christoph Kirchlechner, Lars Heinke, and Inge Hinterwaldner will receive up to two million euros each for their research projects Learn more |
(15.03.2022)Better Forecasts of Wind Gusts with AI KIT researchers correct systematic errors in weather models with statistics and artificial intelligence methods Learn more |
(10.03.2022)Trinational Knowledge Transfer Day Impulses, innovations, networking: twelve universities on the Upper Rhine, among them KIT, and partner companies invite to the "Innovation Day Upper Rhine" Learn more |
(10.03.2022)Quantum Information: Light from Rare-earth Molecules Novel material with promising properties for quantum computers and networks discovered - KIT researchers report in Nature Learn more |
(09.03.2022)Declining Groundwater Levels due to Climate Change Based on artificial intelligence, KIT and BGR develop forecast models on the future development of groundwater levels in Germany Learn more |
(08.03.2022)Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize for Pascal Friederich KIT researcher works on artificial intelligence in materials sciences – DFG awards most important prize for early-career scientists in Germany Learn more |
(02.03.2022)Biotechnology: Enzymes in a Cage Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) increase stability of biocatalysts and enable their use in organic solvents as well Learn more |
(23.02.2022)Coronavirus Detection in Wastewater KIT coordinates nationwide project group testing a wastewater-based COVID-19 early warning system Learn more |
(22.02.2022)Designing Technology for Users Development of technologies usually focuses on functionality rather than the users’ needs – KIT researchers want to change this Learn more |
(16.02.2022)On Liberty: Evidence of Harriet Taylor Mill’s Co-authorship Digital stylometric analysis of the philosophy classic reveals more than one author - investigation with artificial intelligence methods Learn more |
(14.02.2022)Neutrinos Have a Maximum Mass of 0.8 Electron Volts New world record: KATRIN experiment limits neutrino mass with unprecedented precision Learn more |
(10.02.2022)Battery Research: First Fully Automatic Laboratory Starts Operation New research facility of the POLiS cluster of excellence accelerates battery development – Commissioning in the presence of the Science Minister Learn more |
(09.02.2022)Perovskite Solar Modules in Marble Optics KIT researchers have developed colored perovskite solar modules for building facades or roofs Learn more |
(04.02.2022)Land Use: Call for a Fair Protection of Species A study with KIT participation sheds light on the trade-off between biodiversity and food security in land use Learn more |
(02.02.2022)Geothermal Energy Is Indispensable for a Heat Transition Joint roadmap of Helmholtz centers and Fraunhofer institutes shows areas of action for sustainable heat supply Learn more |
(01.02.2022)Motor for Sustainable Developments KIT launches KAT: Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change connects science and society Learn more |
(25.01.2022)Safety and Comfort in Cycling Mobility Research project collects data as a basis for improving municipal bicycle infrastructure - partners from science, industry and cities Learn more |
(24.01.2022)Citizens' Dialogues: Integrating Society into Everyday Scientific Life KIT intends to integrate expectations and wishes of citizens more closely into research work in the future Learn more |
(20.01.2022)Corona Restrictions: Traffic Change and Mobility Study on mobility in the pandemic: public transport use declines, people increasingly ride bicycles or walk Learn more |
(10.01.2022)Financial Policy and Microstructured Materials Johannes Brumm and Matti Schneider receive Starting Grants from the European Research Council – ERC awards funding to excellent young researchers Learn more |
(04.01.2021)The Next Step in Solid-state Batteries BMBF competence cluster for solid-state batteries enters its the second funding phase - KIT coordinates characterization platform Learn more |