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Outstanding Master's theses awarded the Nora Platiel Prize
Yesterday evening (November 6, 2025), the Nora Platiel Prize for outstanding Master's theses was awarded for the fifth…Kassel researcher Dr. Ina Sieber honored as "Visible Women in Science"
The ZEIT publishing house has selected Dr. Ina Sieber from the University of Kassel as a Zia Fellow 2025 from over 400…32nd Witzenhausen conference focuses on food waste
Around 11 million tons of food waste are produced in Germany every year. This figure is well known - and yet it says…Prof. Harald Bradke says goodbye after 26 years at the University of Kassel
Sexualized violence by pastor: EKKW publishes university study
"We do everything in our power to ensure that people can justifiably trust us. This study helps us to uncover and change…Laser structuring makes paper-based fog collectors more efficient
Research teams from the University of Kassel and the Technical University of Darmstadt have increased the water yield of…Prof. Dr. Ann-Kathrin Hennes
New at the Faculty of Social Sciences"Democracy Days" at the University of Kassel
It often seems to be taken for granted that science generates truth and that democracy is bound to truth. But what…Start of the theme year "Transformations in work and business"
In the new exhibition "Value creation and appreciation - renegotiating work and the economy" at Uni:Lokal, 10,000…Landscapes for biodiversity, food, climate and more
Globally, land use is at the center of numerous crises of our time: climate change, biodiversity loss, social injustice…IHK and university honor young scientists
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Kassel-Marburg and the University of Kassel honored outstanding scientific…New edition of the competence atlas
The University of Kassel's Competence Atlas expands the possibilities of knowledge and technology transfer for business…Sustainability projects with impact
"Contemporary Lighthouses for Sustainability in Kassel and Northern Hesse" is a new anthology with contributions and…Daniel Hornuff new Chairman of the University Council of HfG Karlsruhe
University of Kassel conducts research in the EU GROUND2LIVE project
Prof. Dr. Rieke Hansen
New at the Faculty of Architecture - Urban Planning - Landscape PlanningFrom nature conservation to AI: public lecture series in the winter semester
In the winter semester 2025/26, the University of Kassel is once again inviting interested members of the urban…Flexibly manage bottlenecks in care with float pools
A German-Dutch study examines the use of jumpers in nursing care and investigates the effects of so-called float pools.…Cool places - more greenery to combat the heat on campus
The University of Kassel invites students and staff to the "Cool places - how more campus green protects us from the…Johanna Seelemann is a new project professor in product design
Johanna Seelemann will take over the project professorship in the Product Design degree program (School of Art and…New degree programmes, more first-semester students, more international students
The University of Kassel is starting the winter semester with new degree programs and an increase in the number of…"Cities must no longer grow outwards"
Stefan Rettich finds more space in urban areas than you might think.Mrs. Schröder says goodbye to her shop
If you work in the same place day after day for decades, you will eventually become a part of it yourself, so they say.…What drives me - Brenda Miseh Agidi
Kassel doctoral students and their topics: Pollutant filters for the Niger DeltaLizzy Ellbrück curates this year's graduation exhibition at the art academy
DAAD Prize 2025 of the University of Kassel goes to Lina Baghdasaryan
The University of Kassel has awarded Liana Baghdasaryan, a Master's student on the "German as a Foreign and Second…New member appointed to the University Advisory Board of the University of Kassel
Dr.-Ing. Oliver Grönlund has been a new member of the Kassel University Advisory Board since October 1. The University…Socially responsible digitalization: The ITeG turns 20 years old
Information technology is turning the world upside down: it brings with it challenges and dangers, but also individual…Prof. Jeremy Michael Couillard
New at the School of Art and Design KasselDr. Silvie Lang awarded the Lutz Röhrich Prize 2025
Ms. Friedmann digitizes the eye
A mathematician from Kassel has developed a digital twin of the human eye - which could change the treatment of diseasesBest Paper Award for Kassel scientist
Annika Lux, research assistant at the University of Kassel, has been awarded the Best Paper Award for the best…International DAAD model project CHANGES launched
The hybrid kick-off conference will take place from September 22 to 26 in Kassel with partners from five regions of the…University's STEM hub cooperates with three secondary schools
How is artificial intelligence changing everyday school life? What role do digital tools play in modern teaching? And…Chancellor Fromm heads nationwide working group to reduce bureaucracy at universities
Reducing the administrative burden at the University of Kassel has long been a central concern of its chancellor and…10 years of "Hessen Ideas"
For the tenth time, outstanding start-up ideas from students, researchers and alumni from universities in Hesse have…Kassel Marathon 2025: Crossing the finish line with Kunibert
20 employees took part in the Kassel Marathon company run for the first time, with the support of the university cascot…When classics open up scope: Design students in dialog with Thonet
Study warns: agricultural models underestimate the consequences of waterlogging for yield and soil
The current drought in Europe is endangering agriculture and soil quality. But heavy rainfall and flooding can also…Prof. Dr. Joel Greenyer
New at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering/Computer ScienceApplication deadlines extended - Free places on Bachelor's and teacher training courses
The University of Kassel has extended the application deadlines for numerous degree programs. For most Bachelor's and…City in the face of climate change: University of Kassel launches climate measuring network
A summer of capricious weather is coming to an end - in future, the Department of Environmental Meteorology at the…Minister visits construction site of the high-speed cycle path at the university
The Kassel - Vellmar high-speed cycle link is growing and construction of the first section on the Kassel side has now…Prof. Dr. Lisa Maurer
New at the Faculty of Social SciencesNew seating landscape on the campus green area at HoPla invites you to linger
1000 jobs - 10 years of the Science Park
The Science Park Kassel on the university campus is celebrating its tenth anniversary and can look back on a success…Prof. Dr. Yousef Heider
New at the Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringAI in biology lessons: study sees only limited learning success and warns of risks
The use of ChatGPT in biology lessons only minimally increases the learning success of pupils on the subject of…Mourning for Prof. Stefan Greif
The University of Kassel and the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies are in great mourning for the loss of Prof.…AI at school and university: the end of independent thinking? Not necessarily
The company OpenAI recently presented the new "Study Mode" for ChatGPT to great international acclaim. By asking…Possible prospects for cancer therapy: DNA damage mechanism detected in water
Important evidence of a special DNA-damaging mechanism has been successfully demonstrated for the first time under…Kassel rowing teams compete successfully at the FISU Games 2025
Two mixed novice fours from the University of Kassel competed at the FISU World University Games in Duisburg on July 26…Broad majority of the population supports stricter supply chain laws
A recent study by researchers at the University of Kassel shows that a broad majority of the German population is in…"Cultural benches" for Kassel - student designs awarded prizes
Kassel project on sustainable water management receives LOEWE funding
Summer 2025 in Germany: periods of drought and heavy rainfall alternate with sometimes too little and sometimes too much…School of Art and Design Kassel: Tour prizes 2025 awarded
Every year, the School of Art and Design awards prizes to students of the School of Art and Design as part of the annual…Measurement times in materials analysis can be shortened - without loss of accuracy
How can the internal structure of a material be analyzed efficiently and the measurement time halved? Researchers at the…Tour R:32 shows student work at the Faculty of ASL
From July 22 to 24, 2025, the Faculty of Architecture - Urban Planning - Landscape Planning (ASL) at the University of…Despite cuts: University of Kassel agrees to higher education pact
Conclusion of the Hessian Higher Education Pact: after several postponements, the 14 university leaders signed the…Hessian University Senates and Kassel University Advisory Board protest
Kassel professor receives prestigious international research award
On July 8, Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Burchardt, Head of the Department of International Relations at the University of…Estate of artist Kay Heinrich Nebel discovered
After many years of research, Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Hemken from the School of Art and Design Kassel discovered the…University of Kassel develops AI prototypes for social work
Automated funding search, digital process documentation and an AI-supported information system for people seeking advice…Results of the university elections are online
Today, Wednesday (9 July), the election committee officially determined the preliminary results of the Senate election.…"Uni in motion" - Successful sports and health day at the University of Kassel
Last Wednesday, the University of Kassel's sports campus was transformed into a center for exercise, encounters and…New magazine "DIAS - Digitales Arbeits- und Sozialrecht" launched
PIONIERIN starts at the University of Kassel
Higher Education Pact – Video message from University President Prof. Dr. Ute Clement
Eine Videobotschaft der Universitätspräsidentin Prof. Dr. Ute Clement zum aktuellen StandUrbanization: DFG Research Group on "Sustainable Rurbanity"
Global urbanization processes, together with climate change and the overexploitation of planetary resources, are a…Tag der offenen Tür im Institut für Werkstofftechnik
Europe-wide study: children underestimate the dangers of swimming
How safe are children in the water - and what influences their swimming skills? The ongoing Erasmus+ project "Aquatic…Two members appointed to the University Advisory Board
Prof. Dr. Birgitt Riegraf and Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Urban are new members of the Kassel University Advisory Board. The…Successful outcome: annual event of the Kassel region transformation network
Digitalization, decarbonization and new drive technologies: The Kassel region, which is characterized by the automotive…Campus, Child & Career
How the University of Kassel strengthens parents in their studiesKassel MINT-Mach-Saturday again with great response
Heat or no heat - curiosity won out: despite the summer heat, the Wilhelmshöher Allee site of the University of Kassel…How AI comes into the administration
How artificial intelligence can make work easier: Pilot groups explore possibilities for the universityWhat drives me: Brain training and Drosophila
Kassel doctoral students and their topics | Benedikt DrebesState of Hesse funds Kassel research project on cyber security in industry
The University of Kassel is a partner in a new research project on cyber security in industrial plants funded by the…Student animated films for the double anniversary of GRIMMWELT and World Documentary Heritage
Two Kassel teams receive Hessen Ideas Scholarship - female funding for the first time
For the first time, Hessen Ideen is awarding grants specifically to female founders in order to increase the proportion…Fans become experts
How the university is strengthening fan work in German soccerWhale hunting in the Faroe Islands - slaughter or cultural technique?
Interview with Prof. Dr. Tobias Plieniger: "Understand, don't condemn"The future of hydrogen: small atom, big challenge
Materials scientist Wenwen Song creates secure connections for the industry of tomorrowPoppies will soon also be available in dark purple
"Mohnopoly" research project: Two agricultural scientists are researching new poppy varietiesStrengthening democracy through participation - kick-off in Kassel
Democracy becomes strong through participation. That is why a strong democracy needs the commitment of its citizens. But…Hessian universities warn of structural underfunding
Reaction of the Hessian university presidents to the draft of the Hessian Higher Education Pact 2026-2031: The plans of…Kassel-Vellmar cycle highway: construction work begins
The Holländischer Platz campus will be connected to the planned Kassel-Vellmar high-speed cycle link. The construction…Four out of ten employees in hospital social services in Germany are exhausted
Employees in hospital social services are under significantly more psychological stress than professionals in other…University of Kassel surveys students and employees on mobility
How do students and employees get to the university - and what has changed in recent years? In order to provide…From remembrance culture to inclusion: Hesse promotes innovative democracy research
With the "Strengthening Democracy Research Hesse" programme, the Hessian Ministry of Science supports research projects…Vietnamese delegation in Kassel
A delegation from Vietnamese science and politics, led by Vice Minister of Education Nguyen Van Phuc, visited the…Prof. Dr. Caroline Fischer
New at the Faculty of Business and EconomicsMINT-Mach-Saturday on June 14
Launching a water rocket, experimenting with chocolate or virtual welding - science becomes an experience at the STEM…Träger des Kasseler Kunstpreises 2025 stehen fest
Studying sustainability: University launches unique offensive of new degree programmes
Making a difference with a degree course: Anyone who is convinced that climate protection, social stability and economic…K-BOB STAR wins the prestigious MuVi award
Nachruf auf Dr. Matthias Wesseler
Millions in funding for switchable glasses with dimmable plastic lenses
So-called electrochromic plastic lenses and visors for sports and protective eyewear, helmets or medical applications,…"Rohwolle ist laut Verordnung gefährlich"
Kapriolen der Wirtschaft und ihrer Regulierung: Prof. Dr. Susanne Ritzmann forscht zum Design des Weglassens und…Teaching degree: University cooperates with the Sara Nussbaum Center
The University of Kassel and the Kassel Sara Nussbaum Center for Jewish Life will be working more closely together in…
