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University of Kassel involved in IPBES report on transformative change
The latest report from the World Biodiversity Council IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity…Pfeiffer Foundation honors best theses
Three researchers honored with Cook-Bruns Prize
Material exchange - from a small idea to a big project
The project seminar I Go: Green aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning at the University of Kassel through…Dr. Inka Sauter becomes Franz Rosenzweig Visiting Professor
The University of Kassel has appointed Dr. Inka Sauter as Franz Rosenzweig Visiting Professor for the year 2025. She is…Project launched for CO2 balancing in mechanical and plant engineering
The research project "acCO2unt.log - process and design-based CO2 balancing for one-off and small series manufacturers…New composite material made of plastic and willow wood
A new, high-performance composite material combines plastic and willow wood threads. It is lightweight,…Automotive industry: University publishes skills atlas on transformation
The University of Kassel presents itself and its research areas as a partner for companies in the automotive industry. A…"Self-determination in the digital society" as the Grand Challenge 2025
At the suggestion of the Scientific Center for Information Technology Design (ITeG) at the University of Kassel, the…Study information days at the University of Kassel
In cooperation with the Kassel Employment Agency, the University of Kassel invites you to this year's Study Information…Stefan Rettich appointed to the scientific advisory board of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation
As a member of the scientific advisory board, Professor Stefan Rettich from the Institute for Urban Development at the…Witzenhausen alumni win the Federal Prize for Organic Farming
Research Center for the History of Ecological Building at the University of Kassel
The University of Kassel has founded a Research Center for the History of Ecological Building (FGÖB), which is dedicated…IT assistant detects security vulnerabilities
Research team at the University of Kassel has developed an analysis tool and further training opportunities with…An experience for anyone with a passion for mathematics
Mathematics is everywhere! The Institute of Mathematics at the University of Kassel is offering a fascinating insight…Semester exhibition at the Faculty of ASL from February 10
The Faculty of Architecture - Urban Planning - Landscape Planning (ASL) at the University of Kassel is showing around 60…The private sector and academia offer researchers different career opportunities
Today sees the publication of the Federal Report on Early Career Researchers (BuWiK). The standard work for analyzing…Construction industry award for master's thesis on heat recovery from wastewater
This year's sponsorship award from the North Hessian construction industry goes to Kassel student Lukas Höft. He…DGS dissertation prizes for researchers at the University of Kassel
The German Sociological Association (DGS) has announced its prestigious 2024 dissertation awards. The winners are Goda…Animation series for political education
MINT Days 2025: University of Kassel offers insights into research and teaching
The University of Kassel is inviting school classes, advanced courses and study groups with their teachers to the STEM…HRK formulates expectations of the next federal government
At a joint event, the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) and the German Student Union (DSW) outlined what they consider to…UniArchive awarded the Hessian Archive Prize 2024
The Kassel University Archive has been awarded the Hessian Archive Prize 2024 and prize money of 5,000 euros. The…Guidelines for working with unaccompanied minor refugees in foster families
A research team from the University of Kassel has developed a preventative support programme for foster care workers in…Jürgen Stihl receives the university's Sophie Henschel Medal
Jürgen Stihl, member of the Management Board of B. Braun Melsungen AG / Hospital Care division, was awarded the Sophie…Prof. Dr. Luis Bañares receives Humboldt Research Award
The physicist Prof. Dr. Luis Bañares, who is currently conducting research in Kassel, has been awarded the Humboldt…Exhibition: The Herkules Racing Team presents racing cars and driving simulator
It is probably one of the most exciting projects at the University of Kassel, because the studies here do not take place…Citizens shape places of sustainability
Future stores promote civic engagement in the SDG+ Lab's first themed year "Transformations in Energy + Environment"Business studies: Good positions again in the research ranking
In the current ranking of the magazine Wirtschaftswoche on research strength in business administration, several…University of Kassel founds competence center for gender research in transformation
The University of Kassel is establishing a competence center "Gender Studies in Transformation". It bundles the already…Psychotherapists less biased than assumed
Anyone undergoing psychotherapy can assume that the therapist is largely unbiased - this is the result of a study by…DFG continues to fund Kassel Open Access publications
As part of the German Research Foundation's (DFG) funding program "Open Access Publication Costs", the University…Joint project researches quantum repeaters for secure quantum networks of the future
We receive reports of IT sabotage, espionage and "hybrid warfare" on an almost daily basis. Networks based on quantum…Borromeo Ferri and Meister are STEM ambassadors
Prof. Dr. Rita Borromeo Ferri and Prof. Dr. Andreas Meister have been awarded the STEM Ambassador Prize by the national…Exhibition of the Research and Information Center on Anti-Semitism in the Campus Center
Anti-Semitism is part of everyday life. On the street, on the train or on campus - it happens everywhere. After October…Horns, antlers, skins: colonial hunting trophies as symbols of injustice?
In a new research project, scientists at the University of Kassel are investigating possible contexts of injustice in…Physics Day on January 25: Quantum physics and more
On January 25, 2025, the Institute of Physics at the Oberzwehren campus is organizing a "Day of Physics". From 10 a.m.…Markus Leibenath now ARL member
How linguistic sounds and word meaning are connected: New DFG project
A new project at the University of Kassel is investigating how the sound of words and their meaning are connected. The…Start-up idea for mobile games receives EXIST start-up grant
Since October 1, 2024, the riprip start-up team from the School of Art and Design in Kassel has been supported in the…University closes between the years
Once again this year, the University of Kassel and its facilities will be closed from Christmas to New Year. The last…How German industry can become fit for the future by 2045
The German economy is in crisis, while the global climate crisis is worsening. In order for German industry to position…Maximilian Graf and Lea Rist receive the 2024 exam sponsorship award
As part of "EXAMEN 24 - The Plant through the Asphalt", the cdw Foundation and the School of Art and Design in Kassel…New circular economy project: How do linear companies become circular?
In September, the cooperation project "Towards a circular business model", funded by the German Federal Environmental…Two Kassel students win the Peter Joseph Lenné Prize 2024
Cooperation: University Library digitizes holdings from Brehm Library
The international visibility of the bibliophile treasures of the Brehm Library (Bad Arolsen) will in future be…State of Hesse continues to fund emergenCITY until the end of 2026
The LOEWE committees have approved the continued funding of the emergenCITY project to the tune of around nine million…Team from the University of Kassel wins Hessen ideas competition
An innovative solution for high-precision surface measurements, sensors that feel like a digital skin, printed fabric as…Self-learning forecasting methods take changes in the energy system into account
Due to the expansion of renewable energies such as wind and photovoltaic systems, electricity generation is becoming…Heating with wastewater heat from sewage treatment plants
When switching to heat from renewable sources, heat from wastewater from sewage treatment plants could also be used in…Evidence in Grimm letters: chocolate was eaten in Germany earlier than previously known
Chocolate was a drink in Germany until around the middle of the 19th century: the wealthy and aristocrats enjoyed their…Practical ideas for a sustainable economy
With the Startup Hack Nordhessen, the region has once again shown how innovative strength and sustainability can be…Bioeconomy report: Germany needs too much land abroad for agriculture
Germany needs 2.8 times as much agricultural land as is available in its own country to meet demand. This is shown in a…Kassel scientists receive prize for wood research and environmental protection
Diversity of ideas and innovation: take part in the 14th UNIKAT ideas competition now
Under the motto "A head full of ideas? Make something of it!", the university is calling for the 14th UNIKAT ideas…Sustainability efforts and climate protection measures are becoming increasingly visible
The second online survey on the sustainability strategy once again gives us a good overview of whether students and…Campaign promotes new courses with a focus on sustainability
The University of Kassel is launching an advertising campaign in 2025 that focuses on its sustainability focus in…University helps state theater save energy
The Solarcampus project at the University of Kassel has examined the energy balance of the Staatstheater building. At…More first-year students at the University of Kassel
More people have started studying at the University of Kassel than last winter semester. This is shown by the final…Musical Advent calendar
The Institute of Music at the University of Kassel is once again hosting a Musical Advent Calendar this year, to which…Gold medal for Katharina Jaeger at the German Photo Book Award
Best teaching in organic farming
The University of Kassel/Witzenhausen was awarded 1st place in the category "Best Teaching in Organic Farming" in the…Dr. Igor Asanov becomes Invited Researcher of the J-PAL
Dr. Igor Asanov (INCHER, University of Kassel) has received the honorable invitation to participate as an invited…Practical agricultural research: University of Kassel participates in Hesse-wide network with Leibniz Center
A new cluster for practical research in agricultural systems is being established in Hesse. In future, the University of…Prof. Dr. Stefan Seuring on the Clarivate list
Freudenberger-Lötz Chairwoman of the School of Contemplation
At the annual conference of the Essen School of Contemplation at the "Haus am Turm" in Essen, Prof. Dr. Petra…"Golden Hercules" for Husein Bastouni
Murhard Library "partially opened" - treasure chamber and new extension
Flooded with light, with a treasure chamber and a new extension, the Murhard Library has been extensively renovated.…Prof. Dr. Rita Wodzinski receives the Robert Wichard Pohl Prize 2025
This year's Robert Wichard Pohl Prize for outstanding achievements in the dissemination of scientific knowledge in…Leonard Volkmer gewinnt Goldene Taube beim DOK Leipzig
Für seinen Dokumentarfilm „Der König von Spanien“ (Deutschland) erhielt Leonard Volkmer, Meisterschüler an der…Der Einfluss des Geigers Tartini
BDA-Studienpreis 2024 geht an vier Studierenden-Teams der Universität Kassel
Zwei Jahre Kassel Stipendium – 15 Stipendien
Zum zweiten Mal vergibt das Studierendenwerk Kassel Stipendien an Studentinnen und Studenten, die trotz Flucht- und…Claudia Schlaak elected Chairwoman of the FRV
Witzenhausen conference on the microbiome
Successful start for the special needs education course at the University of Kassel
A picture-book start to a degree course: on the initiative and with the support of the state of Hesse, the University of…Guidelines for mobile laying hen husbandry
University, education authority and city cooperate on the development of a new comprehensive school
University President Prof. Dr. Ute Clement, Mayor Nicole Maisch and the Head of the State Education Authority, Annette…Kassel in boxing fever: A weekend full of fights and sporting highlights
Last weekend, from November 2 to 3, 2024, the German University Championships and the adh Trophy in boxing took place in…Jörn Lamla remains spokesperson for the Consumer Research Network
Diversity Week 2024 under the motto "(Language and) Identity"
From November 18 to 22, 2024, Faculty 02 is organizing Diversity Week together with the Equality Office. The…Try out the humanities: University of Kassel invites school pupils
Studying humanities and cultural studies? Why not? The University of Kassel organizes a so-called school preparatory…Researchers at the University of Kassel develop new transmission for electric commercial vehicles
While electric drives now have a significant market share in passenger cars and technical progress has also been made in…NHW Award 2024: Two first prizes for ideas for Bettenhausen
Two first places: For the third time, the Nassauische Heimstätte | Wohnstadt Group awards the 10,000 euro prize to…Outstanding thesis honored with Nora Platiel Prize
The prizewinner comes from the Master's degree program in Social Law and Social Economy at the University of Kassel and…"City and Country" exhibition opens
The SDG+ Lab's new theme year 2024/25 "Transformations in urban and rural areas" is all about the sustainable design of…Martin Braun new head of the Fraunhofer IEE
The Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE in Kassel has a new leader: Prof. Martin…Insights into and recommendations for safe public transport
After more than three years of intensive research, real-world laboratories, a panel survey and numerous interviews, the…New research project improves machine learning in psychological research
A research team at the University of Kassel is working on the improved use of machine learning in psychological…Science as an after-work snack: lecture series at UNI:Lokal
In so-called "coffee talks", researchers from the University of Kassel present their topics to interested members of the…Conference of Hessian University Presidents: Ute Clement hands over chairmanship
New chair for the Conference of Hessian University Presidents (KHU): Prof. Dr. Thomas Nauss, President of Philipps…New study provides figures on the status and future of the energy transition in North Hesse
The "Barometer of the Energy Transition for Northern Hesse" examines the current status of the expansion of renewable…New visiting professorship for sustainability research at the Kassel Institute
The Kassel Institute for Sustainability at the University of Kassel is establishing its own visiting professorship. The…Statement on a meeting announced for October 24
For English version see below. The "Bündnis Yousef Shaban", a student university group with a pro-Palestinian focus,…Hessian Film Award: "Starren" wins in the "Best Short Film" category
Trusting facts again: Research project on disinformation
"Disinformation expected in the Bundestag election" "Russia manipulates reporting with AI bot farms". Headlines like…Promotion: International network offers new opportunities and perspectives
As part of the "Lehramt.international" program, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is funding a project of the…"Study well" at the University of Kassel
The University of Kassel is continuing to develop and expand its health-promoting study and living conditions for…Library at Brüder-Grimm-Platz closes from 18.10. to 19.11.2024
Success at the adh-Hochschullauf 2024: University of Kassel takes 6th place
As part of the International Day of University Sports (IDUS), the fifth adh University Run took place on September 20,…
