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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.

Teilnehmerinnen des Frauenmentoring Programms der Uni Siegen.
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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.

Rote Regionalbahn mit Ampel
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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.

Auszubildende der Universität 2026
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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.

Andreas Düngen, Iris Litty und Boglarka Beyer-Rickes unterschreiben Vertrag für neue Stabsstelle.
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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.

Eine Gruppe von Studierenden an der Universität Siegen in der Mathewerkstatt
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Current Outage and Maintenance Notices

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

Mensa Campus AR

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!

Bild des FoodCourt am unteren Schloss in der Sonne

Lunch meeting at Campus US

All interested parties are cordially invited to attend the joint lunch meeting of the University Secretariat network at the US campus!

Drupal Q&A Session
Introduction to occupational safety for new employees
Saturdays at ... - Long Night of Music - Kolja Lessing
Poetry@Rubens - Ricarda Lange reads from her latest novel, "Die schönste Zeit"
Poetry@Rubens – Daniela Danz reads from her collection *Portolan*
Vein screening

News for Employees

Teilnehmerinnen des Frauenmentoring Programms der Uni Siegen.

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.

Studierende spielen Basketball aus der LEO-Wiese

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.

Fassade der GreenFactory am Campus Buschhütten
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. 

Rote Regionalbahn mit Ampel

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.

Der Campus Unteres Schloss
General Public

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.

Auszubildende der Universität 2026

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.

Katharina Miketta, Antja Schnoor, Maria Popov und Elisabeth Heinrich bei der Eröffnung des Referats Chancengerechtigkeit.

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.”

Zwei studierende stehen vor einem Fahrrad.
Beschäftigte

Information on bicycle leasing for employees

Andreas Düngen, Iris Litty und Boglarka Beyer-Rickes unterschreiben Vertrag für neue Stabsstelle.

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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Issue outgoing invoices with the ARES Fiori app

German/English

Authorized persons can use the ARES Fiori app to write outgoing invoices on behalf of the University of Siegen. Examples of applications include economic research projects, conference contributions or the sale of services and products.

Italian

Our Italian courses help you better understand the country, its culture, and everyday life—from Italian movies and music to food, fashion, and daily life at university in Italy. In our courses, you’ll practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in real-life contexts and can put what you’ve learned to the test right away—whether you’re traveling, studying, or interacting with Italian students.

Japanese

The Language Center offers Japanese courses at various proficiency levels (e.g., A1–B1). The courses teach basic spoken and written language skills and prepare students for further study. The courses are based on the international proficiency levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Key Competencies

Communication is a key skill that is naturally an integral part of the Language Center’s language courses. Intercultural competence, giving presentations and conducting conversations in (foreign) languages, written communication in various situational contexts, and much more are all part of the action-oriented acquisition of a language.

In addition, the Language Center also offers courses on specific aspects of communication that are open to students from all Schools and can be used as additional qualifications, as part of the required-elective curriculum, or as components of certificates.

Language Café

At the language café, participants not only play games together but also engage in conversations about personal topics, culture, or regional studies, with the language café team facilitating and providing support.

Language Learning Tandem

Tandem language learning is a form of autonomous and intercultural learning. Language learning tandems offer the opportunity to improve foreign language skills in a targeted way through interaction with native speakers, while also gaining intercultural insights. In addition, you can choose your own topics within your area of interest and focus on developing specific skills.

Legal advice on studying and teaching, examination law

German

Advice on legal issues in studying and teaching and in particular on examination law issues

Library card for staff

German/English

Apply for a library card to take advantage of the full service of the University Library.

Literature management

German/English

Whether it's a term paper, thesis or dissertation - writing academic papers is an essential part of studying in all disciplines. Reference management programs provide support for literature research and management as well as for structuring and organizing knowledge.

Literature search

German/English

The University Library offers a wide range of search tools and options for finding literature for research, study, and teaching, as well as for leisure and hobbies

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