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Short-term occupation of lecture hall ends
Early this morning (Nov. 5), police put an end to a brief occupation of a lecture hall at the University of Kassel.The Senate of the University of Kassel Clarifies the Peace Mission of Research and Teaching
Following an in-depth academic discussion, the Senate of the University of Kassel today approved a revision to the…NHW Award 2026: Students from Kassel Develop Visionary Ideas for the Wesertor
The winners of the 2026 NHW Award Kassel have been announced: Under the title “Live different! in Wesertor,” students…Cycassel: Student Ideas Become Part of Kassel's City History
A university project by the Institute for Sports and Sports Science is becoming part of Kassel’s city history: The…The University of Kassel Establishes a New “Center for Water Research”
With the “Center for Water Research in Technology, Environment, and Society,” the University of Kassel has been bringing…Prof. Markus Lager, Dipl. Ing.
New to the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Landscape ArchitectureUNIKIMS verbindet Bildung, Projektförderung und internationale Partnerschaften
Regenerative Energieversorgung, solarbetriebene Bewässerung, ökologische Landwirtschaft, Abfallmanagement, Wasser- und…How does an Olympic ski jumper end up studying architecture?
From the ski jump to the studio: After ending his ski jumping career, Stephan Leyhe is starting a new chapterThe Raw Materials of the Future
The fossil fuel era is coming to an end. What comes next? The Käte Hamburger Kolleg “Rohstoffwelten” is investigating…Heartless, my foot—Parents and Children in the Middle Ages
Until now, research has generally suggested that parents in the Middle Ages raised their children callously—but a…Hard Work or a Search for Meaning? Gen Z Is Redefining Careers
Jens Behrmann from the Career Service takes a look at the reality on campus and how a younger generation is redefining…From Strawberry Spinach to the Heat Transition: Coffee Talks at UNI:Lokal
The Coffee Talks at UNI:Lokal will continue during the 2026/27 winter semester. In short presentations, researchers from…BMLEH's Highest Honor for Claudia Neu
The "Hildebrandlied", the Gutenberg Bible, etc.: The Renovated "Murhardsche" Showcases Its Treasures
A site of European significance for knowledge, research, and culture has returned: On (today’s) Library Day, the…"Then who's going to do the work?"
A Conversation with Prof. Dr. Kerstin Jürgens on the Future of Work—A Review After Eight YearsMore Than Just Efficiency: AI Meets Social and Recreational Needs in the Workplace
Artificial intelligence does more than just save time at work. A new study from the University of Kassel shows that…Exhibition Hall Receives State Prize for Architecture
Prof. Dr. Carolin Krahn Joins the Advisory Board of the Gustav Mahler Research Center
Digital Update from the Consumer Advisory Service
How can modern consumer counseling be structured in the digital world? An interdisciplinary research team from the…Between Upheaval and New Beginnings – New Exhibition at the SDG+ Lab
The exhibition “Between Upheaval and New Beginnings” playfully explores possibilities for coexistence in times of social…Dr. Emilia Pelliccia Receives the 2026 Dissertation Award in Musicology
"Worlds of Raw Materials—Cultures in Transition" Research Center Opens in Kassel
The Käte Hamburger Kolleg “Worlds of Raw Materials—Cultures in Transition” was officially unveiled to the public…Discussion Events on the Constitution
On November 4, the Senate will vote on a possible amendment to the Constitution. To introduce new arguments into the…Work in the Past: What the Hand Axe Tells Us About Workplace Safety
Prehistoric tools meet modern sensor technology to create healthier workplaces in the skilled tradesDemocracy, Digital Technology, Ecology: Public Lecture Series in the Winter Semester
How do we view the global shift in natural resources? How do we address far-right youth cultures, and how do we shape…"Kasseler WELLE": Column Two Features a Frog and a Seahorse
During the fall break, the “Kasseler WELLE” program enters its next phase: 160 elementary school students from Kassel…Record Number of International Students and New Programs
With the proportion of international students rising once again to 17 percent and several newly restructured degree…Computer Models for the Amazon: Integrating Land, Climate, and Society
Institutional reforms and sustainable agroforestry systems can protect ecosystems in the Amazon region more effectively…Presidential Election Enters Decisive Phase
Early next year, a new president will be elected at the University of Kassel. The term of office is six years. The…Kassel-Based Scientist Contributes to “10 New Insights in Climate Science”
One thing is clear: Rising emissions will lead to climate impacts. However, the extent of the damage still depends on…University of Kassel Receives Funding to Develop New Personnel Structures
Six universities and research institutions are receiving support from the Stifterverband as part of a peer-to-peer…Kassel University's 2026 DAAD Prize Goes to Letícya Sousa de Aquino Guedes
The University of Kassel is awarding the 2026 DAAD Prize to Letícya Sousa de Aquino Guedes, a master’s student in the…Prof. Dr. Leonie Hunter
Neu an der Kunsthochschule KasselNew Professors
From the research portal to tips for executives—the New Professors’ Orientation Days help new professors get started at…Working Together for Strong Real-World Laboratory Research
How can real-world laboratory research be structured so that it can contribute effectively to the transformation of…"General College Sports" Becomes UNI:Sport
The University of Kassel’s former General University Sports program is now operating under a new name: UNI:Sport. This…Proposal for Professional Training for Bailiffs
Much has already been published on the necessary reform of the traditional, non-university-based training for bailiffs…Smart Materials: DFG Funds Pioneering Research Project
Innovative materials for Mechanical Engineering and civil engineering are the focus of a new DFG Research Group at the…Kira Fastner Receives the Hermann Eiselen Science Prize
On Wednesday (September 16, 2026), Dr. Kira Fastner, an agricultural geographer from Kassel, was awarded the Hermann…On the Trail of Dissolution: Only 30 Water Molecules Separate Salt
How much water does a salt molecule really need to dissolve? An international research team, including researchers from…More Accurate Measurement of Surface Temperatures
A new LOEWE3 project has been launched: “port-BRDF – Portable, Low-Cost System for Noncontact Measurement of Directional…From Brazil to Kassel: Three Students Win the State Energy Prize
From the first meeting in 1998 to the 2026 Hessian State Energy Award: The long-standing collaboration between the…"Allerleih" Exchange at the University
Who hasn't been there? You want to throw a party on a budget, but you don’t have the equipment—which you’d either have…Detecting Nanoparticles Using X-Ray Films Composed of Two Images
A long-standing dream of researchers working with ultrashort X-ray pulses has been to observe changes in nanoparticles…Renovation of the Guide System for the Blind
In the coming weeks, the Holländischer Platz campus will get a new guidance system for the visually impaired.Prof. Dr. Bärbel Wesselborg
New to the Faculty of EconomicsGuido Bünstorf Reappointed to EFI
Following today’s approval by the Federal Cabinet, the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) has…Prof. Dr. Kristin Ludewig
New to the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning, and Landscape ArchitectureUniversität Kassel verlängert Einschreibung für zahlreiche Studiengänge
Noch bis zum 5. Oktober können sich Studieninteressierte unkompliziert für einen der zahlreichen grundständigen…2026 German Book Prize: Leh-Wei Liao and Lukas Rietzschel Nominated
Lukas Rietzschel, an alumnus of the University of Kassel, and Leh-Wei Liao, a student at the School of Art and Design in…"Argentina and Chile will replace the Gulf as a major raw materials power."
Physicist from Kassel Honored with Argentine RAÍCES Prize
Prof. Dr. Martin Garcia of the University of Kassel has been awarded the RAÍCES Prize by the Argentine Republic. The…„Argentinien und Chile werden den Golf als Rohstoff-Großmacht ablösen“
In Kassel entsteht das vielleicht wichtigste Rohstoff-Forschungszentrum Europas. In dieser Ausgabe von „Zwischen Fulda…On the "Kasseler WELLE" to Success
About 1,400 children, over 50 students, 30 teachers, and more than 90 hours of water familiarization: After three weeks…“GROW!”: Science Park Kassel Boosts Startup Growth in Northern Hesse
Good news for the startup ecosystem in Kassel and Northern Hesse: The Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy,…Hesse's universities criticize planned changes to the Hesse Climate Act
Universities, universities of applied sciences (HAWs), and art colleges in Hesse are criticizing planned changes to the…Stellungnahme zur geplanten Änderung des Hessischen Klimagesetzes
Die Hessischen Universitäten, Hochschulen für Angewandte Wissenschaften (HAWs) und Kunsthochschulen kritisieren geplante…University Festival—Limited Accessibility
The university's staff party will take place on September 8. As a result, some services will be limited.Nike Scheitz Receives Junior Researcher Award
Forest Fires: International Study Identifies Key Factors for Prevention
Forest fires in Europe are becoming drastically more intense. The recent major fires in France, Spain, and Greece show…More Targeted Water Protection: Measurement Method Developed in Kassel Detects Hidden Pollutants
Rainwater transports pollutants into streams differently than previously thought: While conventional measurements…The University and the City Make Kassel a Pioneer in Germany for a Swimming Project
Experience water—but safely! That is the goal of the “Kasseler WELLE” project, a collaboration between the City of…Mechanical engineering students optimize boat outriggers
How AI Pioneers Are Changing Day-to-Day Work at the University
Is it possible to develop an AI tool even if you have no programming experience, no knowledge of UX design, and have…University Library: System Migration in August – No Book Checkouts for Eleven Days
The Kassel University Library is switching to the open-source library management system FOLIO (The Future of Libraries…Biomass is not sufficient to replace fossil fuels
If current consumption trends continue, the sustainably available biomass will not be sufficient to completely replace…New Retirement Savings Account Attracts Interest, but Requires Further Explanation
Starting in 2027, the government-subsidized retirement savings account will replace the Riester pension. In the future,…Shortened application deadlines extended to July 31: Open spots in bachelor's and master's programs
The University of Kassel has extended the deadline for four selected degree programs with an abbreviated enrollment…Reducing Heavy Industry's Reliance on Imports: University of Kassel Participates in Study
Europe’s steel, chemical, and cement industries can reverse their current 75 percent dependence on imports by switching…Dr. Kerstin Wolff Will Become an Honorary Professor in Department 05, Social Sciences
High honor for historian Dr. Kerstin Wolff: University President Prof. Dr. Ute Clement and the Dean of Faculty 05, Prof.…School of Art and Design: 2026 Tour Awards Presented
Exhibition: “Pedestrian Zones in Transition | A Look at Kassel’s Downtown”
Kassel’s pedestrian zone was one of the first in Germany and is now a defining feature of the city center. How has the…News from the STEM Hub: VW Apprentices Gain Insights at the University of Kassel
On July 7, 2026, 30 Volkswagen apprentices visited the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kassel as…“ASL à la Carte”: ASL Faculty Tour Presents a Menu for Planning
Just as in a good kitchen, good planning requires craftsmanship, the responsible use of resources, and a willingness to…University of Kassel Conducts Research on a European Web Data Infrastructure to Combat Disinformation
The University of Kassel is part of the BMFTR collaborative project “SOURCE,” which is developing a Europe-wide data…Sustainable Learning Instead of “Cramming”: DFG Extends Funding for Successful Research Group
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding the nationwide Research Group “Lasting Learning” for another phase…Kassel University Senate Postpones Decision on Basic Charter
Today (July 1), following an in-depth discussion with students and others, the University Senate of the University of…Previously Unknown Deformation Behavior in Shape-Memory Alloys Decoded
Researchers in the Department of Metallic Materials at the University of Kassel have discovered a new deformation…2026 DVR Award: University of Kassel Graduate Honored
Yesterday, at the DVR Forum in Berlin, the German Road Safety Council (DVR) honored the winners of the 2026 DVR Award.…Summer School with Indigenous Perspectives
"Standortbestimmung": A Change of Perspective
Following a long period of major challenges characterised by financial cutbacks and structural changes, the University…University Statement on THM's Plans
University Statement on THM's Plans
Plans for a “StudiumPlus” program at the Technical University of Central Hesse in Kassel are moving forward. Here is a…Head to the Water: UNI in Motion Celebrates 10 Years of the Boathouse
On June 10, 2026, the university sport at the University of Kassel brought the campus right to the banks of the Fulda…Low-Carbon Concrete in Rail Construction: Pilot Project Launched at the “Kassel Curve”
Can low-carbon eco-concrete be used on a large scale in the construction of rail lines? DB InfraGO and the University of…"Zielvereinbarung": Gremmels Thanks the University of Kassel
Minister of Science Timon Gremmels signed additional performance agreements today on the sidelines of the university…How do city travelers explore their vacation destination?
Since May, university staff have been surveying visitors to tourist attractions in Kassel about their travel habits. The…"Wir müssen uns wappnen"
Präsidentin Prof. Dr. Ute Clement spricht im neuen Podcast über Wissenschaftsfreiheit, Profilierung in Sparzeiten und…When Plants Explain Politics
At the Witzenhausen Tropical Greenhouse, plants open a window onto the world that goes far beyond botany.Was mich antreibt – Roman Hinz
Kasseler Promovierende und ihre Themen: Nachhaltige und sozial gerechte Landnutzung in Ghanas AgrarlandschaftenDesign als Ausdruck kultureller Vielfalt
Die Kunsthochschulstudentin Indira Marukić interpretiert historische Formen neu„Ein Studium ist nicht ersetzbar“ Rita Borromeo Ferri im Interview
Die neue Vizepräsidentin Rita Borromeo Ferri über die Zukunft der BildungNew member appointed to the University Advisory Board of the University of Kassel
Prof. Dr. Martin Sauter is a new member of the Kassel University Advisory Board. The University Advisory Board, which…Kassel research team enables quantum calculations for large-scale biological systems
In order to understand molecules down to the level of individual electrons, researchers need quantum mechanical…Over 1,000 visitors at the STEM Hands-On Saturday
The fourth MINT-Mach-Samstag took place at the University of Kassel on Saturday, May 30, and was very well received.…Application phase at the University of Kassel has started - Five new degree programmes
The application and enrolment period for the winter semester 2026/27 at the University of Kassel began on June 1, 2026.…Uni Kassel reaches top ten in the medal table at Taekwon-Do championships
The Taekwon-Do group from the University of Kassel's general university sports team won a total of ten podium places at…A step towards sustainable hydrogen production with cyanobacteria
A research team from the University of Kassel, Ruhr University Bochum and Universidade Nova Lisbon (Portugal) has…7,000 guests celebrate the campus festival
The University of Kassel hosted its campus festival on the grounds of Holländischer Platz today (May 21). Around 7,000…UNIKAT ideas competition: First place for medicine case
First prize in this year's UNIKAT ideas competition goes to Lea Brandenstein with her idea "ISOmedi". The student from…
