UNI:Lokal

The UNI:Lokal is a central and open venue and exhibition space in Kassel's city center.

With this offer in Kassel's pedestrian zone, the University of Kassel aims to strengthen its connection to the city's society. With a varied program of exhibitions and events, citizens are invited to enter into a dialogue about current research topics and to discuss aspects. At UNI:Lokal, prospective students can also find out about the wide range of study programmes on offer at any time. With the SDG+ Lab, the regional sustainability laboratory of UniKasselTransfer has moved into the premises as a player.

Due to an exhibition renovation, Uni:lokal will only be open for events from 13 to 23 April. We cordially invite you to the opening of the new exhibition "SDG+ Challenge: Achieving more together!" on April 23.

New exhibition from April 23: "SDG+ Challenge: Achieving more together!"

The exhibition presents the ongoing projects of the challenge teams in the theme year "Transformation of work and the economy".

Since November 2025, eight challenge teams have been working on and researching co-creative and cooperative solutions for a Kassel oriented towards the common good. The spectrum ranges from a campus-based alternative for IKEA to the establishment of participatory citizen media or the further development of an "open textile workshop" to a cooperation between the universities of Kassel and Yaoundé (Cameroon) in the context of plastic recycling. The exhibition provides insights into the current projects and processes and will be officially opened on April 23!

SDG+ Lab

One player in UNI:Lokal is the laboratory for sustainability issues. Together, we address the major sustainability issues of our time. From 2023 to 2027, the SDG+ Lab will bring together science, business and society and develop impulses and concrete solutions for a sustainable region of Kassel and North Hesse along the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

SDG+ Lab: To the website SDG+Lab

Exhibition: Work - Material - Idea | Materials research from the University of Kassel

Here you will find all the ideas and projects from past exhibitions.

Exhibition: Work - Material - Idea | Materials research from the University of Kassel: More Infos

Lecture series in summer semester 2026 | "Anything to do with sustainability?" Career prospects in the sustainability sciences

What actually comes after studying sustainability science?
In this lecture series, we explore the diverse career opportunities in sustainability science - from NGOs and research institutions to the private sector.
We exchange ideas directly with practitioners from science, civil society, politics and business, discuss current challenges and develop an understanding of the skills that are in demand in different professional fields. This is not just about job profiles, but also about key skills and the real working conditions in various sustainability contexts.
The special feature: Students from the University of Kassel are actively involved in shaping this lecture series! In working groups, they take responsibility for the organization, invite guests, set content priorities and gain practical experience in project management and collective decision-making.
This lecture provides an insight into the diversity of sustainability-related tasks and professional fields in business, administration and civil society. It is career orientation, networking and project work all in one - and offers students and prospective students the opportunity to gain an impression of how and where they would like to apply their sustainability skills later on.

The series is organized by the Kassel Institute for Sustainability. The events will take place every Tuesday from April 14, 6-8 p.m. c.t., from April 21 in the UNI:Lokal. (Exception: On 12.5., 19.5., 9.6., 16.6. the events will not take place at UNI:Lokal).

Cycassel - Kassel Cycling Weeks

May is bike month in Kassel again!

Hey Kassel, grab your bike - Bike Month May 2026 is just around the corner!
The whole month in Kassel is all about cycling: Activities, tours, workshops and plenty of opportunities to get out and about together and celebrate cycling.

Whether you commute every day, take a leisurely ride through the Karlsaue or simply fancy getting back on your bike - there's something for everyone in May!
There's also a lot going on at UNI:Lokal.
We at Cycassel will of course be right in the middle of it all: with information, tour tips and joint activities for the month of cycling.
So: get out your calendar, pump up your air and join in - for more visibility, fun and exercise on Kassel's streets!

Cycassel - Kassel Cycling Weeks: All activities and events on Cycassel

Events at UNI:Lokal

All events

Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday: 12.00 to 18.00
Saturday 12.00 to 16.00
Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Admission to all events and exhibitions is free of charge.

UNI:Lokal

Wilhelmsstraße 21
34117 Kassel