For 16 years, the FraMeS mentoring program at the University of Siegen has been supporting female researchers in advancing their academic careers. At the kickoff event for the new cohort, twelve new mentees were welcomed, and ten participants were honored for successfully completing the program.
News
Overview of Service Disruptions and Alternate Routes for Train Service to Siegen
In the coming months, Deutsche Bahn will be carrying out extensive modernization and renovation work on rail lines in North Rhine-Westphalia. This will result in significant service disruptions on routes toward Siegen. Employees, students, and visitors to the University of Siegen are asked to check in advance for the latest regulations. An overview of the most important information on traveling to Siegen and tips on living there is available here.
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The University of Siegen Welcomes New Trainees
Fifty days before the start of their training programs, the University of Siegen welcomed its new trainees, Lina Güldenring (Media and Information Services Specialist) and Johanna Wahl (IT Specialist for System Integration), to Welcome Day.
News
Information on bicycle leasing for employees
News
New Executive Departments bundles safety and health protection
Since 1 May, central areas relating to health and safety at the University of Siegen have been reorganized. The new Executive Departments bundles structures and further strengthens cooperation.
News
AI at the University of Siegen
HAWKI gives students and employees of the University of Siegen free access to a GDPR-compliant platform for generative AI - usable for studying, teaching, research and administration.
Announcements and notices regarding outages and maintenance can be found on the joint overview page for Dez. 5, UB, and ZIMT.
Upcoming Dates and Events
Tour 2026
TOUR
Opening: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Welcome Remarks: Iris Litty, Chancellor of the University of Siegen
Introduction: Acting Professor Jeannette Schnüttgen and Caroline Streck
Award Ceremony: Lions Club Art Prize and Encouragement Award Siegen-Rubens by Dr. Petrico von Schweinichen
Opening Hours: Thu, July 23 – Sun, July 26, 2026, 2:00–6:00 p.m. daily
Brauhaus Zum Wildgehege 25 57076 Siegen www.kunst-uni-siegen.de
Lunch meeting at Campus AR
All interested parties are cordially invited to attend the joint lunch meeting of the University Secretariat Network at the AR Campus!
Lunch meeting at Campus US
05.08.2026, 12:00 - 13:30 oclock
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Introduction to occupational safety for new employees
20.10.2026, 09:00 - 16:00 oclock
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Saturdays at ... - Long Night of Music - Kolja Lessing
14.11.2026, 20:00 - 21:30 oclock
Poetry@Rubens - Ricarda Lange reads from her latest novel, "Die schönste Zeit"
19.11.2026, 19:00 - 20:30 oclock
Poetry@Rubens – Daniela Danz reads from her collection *Portolan*
24.11.2026, 19:00 - 20:30 oclock
Vein screening
03.12.2026
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News for Employees
Careers Need Role Models
For 16 years, the FraMeS mentoring program at the University of Siegen has been supporting female researchers in advancing their academic careers. At the kickoff event for the new cohort, twelve new mentees were welcomed, and ten participants were honored for successfully completing the program.
A Break Between the Lecture Hall and the Summer Meadow
Amid perfect summer weather, the LEO Meadow below the bistro on the Adolf-Reichwein-Straße campus was officially reopened. With sports, games, conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere, the new campus gathering spot is living up to its purpose: lively, open, and right in the heart of everyday university life.
Research
22.46 million euros for GreenFactory
Thanks to funding from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Buschhütten Campus is becoming a model for circular industrial production.
Overview of Service Disruptions and Alternate Routes for Train Service to Siegen
In the coming months, Deutsche Bahn will be carrying out extensive modernization and renovation work on rail lines in North Rhine-Westphalia. This will result in significant service disruptions on routes toward Siegen. Employees, students, and visitors to the University of Siegen are asked to check in advance for the latest regulations. An overview of the most important information on traveling to Siegen and tips on living there is available here.
Current Status of the “Siegen: Knowledge Connects” Project
The University of Siegen provides an update on the current status of the “Siegen. Knowledge Connects” project and the construction progress.
The University of Siegen Welcomes New Trainees
Fifty days before the start of their training programs, the University of Siegen welcomed its new trainees, Lina Güldenring (Media and Information Services Specialist) and Johanna Wahl (IT Specialist for System Integration), to Welcome Day.
A new structure for greater diversity and participation
On the 14th National Diversity Day, the University of Siegen officially launched its new Office for Equal Opportunity with a diverse program of events. Alumna Maria Popov provided a special highlight with her talk titled “From Siegen to the Media World: Perspectives of a New Generation.”
Beschäftigte
Information on bicycle leasing for employees
New Executive Departments bundles safety and health protection
Since 1 May, central areas relating to health and safety at the University of Siegen have been reorganized. The new Executive Departments bundles structures and further strengthens cooperation.
Asset accounting tasks are performed by the Financial Accounting team in the Finance department. All asset invoices are recorded in asset accounting. The specific useful lives of the procured assets, which determine the amount of annual depreciation, are determined here. The entire asset inventory is kept in a register from which all relevant information can be taken. The asset inventory is checked as part of the (permanent) inventory.
DNS and NTP
German/English
The ZIMT provides central servers for DNS (resolving domain names) and NTP (timing via the network).
Dual Career Service
German/English
We support and assist newly appointed professors and their partners as they settle into their new lives in Siegen.
Dutch
The Language Center at the University of Siegen offers Dutch courses in progressive modules ranging from A1 to B1. The courses develop oral and written language skills, provide a basic understanding of the Dutch language and culture, and enable students to earn the UNIcert® certificate.
E-assessment
German/English
Digital examinations
E-assessment at the University of Siegen offers modern, reliable options for digital examinations in studies and teaching. Our digital examinations enable transparent processes, convenient implementation and support a contemporary examination culture.
eduMFA
German/English
Elections
German/English
English
English
In the area of English, the Language Center at the University of Siegen offers a diverse and targeted course program for students, doctoral candidates, and staff. In addition to general language courses at levels A2 through C1, the center also offers topic-specific courses such as Academic Writing, Business Communication, and subject-specific language courses for various fields of study. The courses develop all four language skills—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—and help participants gain the confidence to communicate effectively in English in academic, professional, and intercultural settings.
Erasmus+ International (ICM) - KA 171
All information on the international dimension of the Erasmus+ program.
Our current partner countries are: Chile, Georgia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda and the USA.
Examination of cooperation agreements in the area of studies and teaching and of cotutelle agreements
German/English
Legal review of draft contracts, support in drafting the contract and support in negotiating legal issues with the partners
Examination of study-related regulations and statutes
German
Drafting and legal review of study-related regulations and statutes and their amendments
Faculty I: Newsletter (Overview)
Overview of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities' Public Mailing Lists and Newsletters
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