National Warning Day: Test alert also available via the University of Siegen app
Sirens, warning apps, cell broadcast—and the University of Siegen app: On National Warning Day on September 10, numerous methods for reaching the public will be tested.
News
Think About Flu Protection Now
As the cold season sets in, the risk of catching the flu increases. The University of Siegen is therefore offering its employees on-site flu vaccinations to both support and protect them.
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Field trips, experiments, and lots of vacation fun
Creative activities and exciting field trips made for a varied summer vacation program at the University of Siegen. Seventy-three children from 52 families enjoyed an eventful summer break.
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Welcome to the University of Siegen team
For Lina Güldenring and Johanna Wahl, a new chapter in their lives is beginning at the University of Siegen. Thanks to a warm welcome, a shared breakfast, and a tour of the campus, their start to their studies went smoothly.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
Drupal Q&A Session
Do you have questions about working with Drupal or migrating your content to the new system? Feel free to join our open online consultation session.
Drupal Training for Editors
Are you a web editor for your department at the University of Siegen and want to migrate your content to the new Drupal content management system? Feel free to sign up for the next session.
Workshop: Hands-On Drupal
07.10.2026, 09:00 - 12:00 oclock
Lunch meeting at Campus AR
07.10.2026, 11:30 - 13:00 oclock
+2 more
Lunch meeting at Campus US
07.10.2026, 12:00 - 13:30 oclock
+2 more
English for Administrative Staff - Module 1
15.10.2026, 09:00 - 10:00 oclock
+5 more
Introduction to occupational safety for new employees
20.10.2026, 09:00 - 16:00 oclock
+1 more
Saturdays at ... - Long Night of Music - Kolja Lessing
14.11.2026, 20:00 - 21:30 oclock
News for Employees
Think About Flu Protection Now
As the cold season sets in, the risk of catching the flu increases. The University of Siegen is therefore offering its employees on-site flu vaccinations to both support and protect them.
Field trips, experiments, and lots of vacation fun
Creative activities and exciting field trips made for a varied summer vacation program at the University of Siegen. Seventy-three children from 52 families enjoyed an eventful summer break.
Career
Welcome to the University of Siegen team
For Lina Güldenring and Johanna Wahl, a new chapter in their lives is beginning at the University of Siegen. Thanks to a warm welcome, a shared breakfast, and a tour of the campus, their start to their studies went smoothly.
The new Querschnitt is here
In the latest issue of the university newspaper, we report on how ideas are put into practice and what new infrastructure has been created at the University of Siegen to support this. This includes, above all, the INCYTE Research Center, as well as the GreenFactory, which is set to be built on the Buschhütten campus. In addition, the magazine takes a look back at the diverse events of the past few weeks—including Open University, the opening of the LEO Meadow, and the anniversaries of the university press universi and the House of Young Talents.
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.
DaSi.NRW is a consortium operating throughout North Rhine-Westphalia that provides a shared backup service.
Derecognition or transfer of assets
German/English
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.
DHCP
German/English
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables networking devices to automatically receive their network settings.
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.
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 specialized 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.
Erasmus Staff Mobility
German/English
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
Do you have any questions?
We’re happy to help—whether in person, by phone, or by email. Please contact us with any questions or concerns related to your daily work.
