The University of Siegen Is Among Germany's Most Recycling-Paper-Friendly Universities
In the “Papieratlas 2025” university competition, the University of Siegen took 10th place. With a recycling rate of over 99 percent, the university is making an important contribution to climate protection and resource conservation.
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Safety begins before anything happens
Public service employees can find themselves suddenly facing threatening situations. How institutions can prepare for such situations and respond appropriately in an emergency was the focus of the first regional symposium#sicherimDienst#sicherinSiegen at the University of Siegen. Employees from local governments, schools, the fire department, the police, and the university discussed how institutions can better prepare for difficult situations.
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New Ordering Process for UniPrint
Starting in calendar week 41, orders and inquiries submitted to UniPrint will be processed via the digital BIC workflow. The entry form is accessible through the new UniPrint website.
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Zoom, VPN, and More: New IT Services Are Being Introduced
Several new IT services will be introduced at the University of Siegen over the course of the winter semester—replacing other programs. All employees and students are asked to take note of the relevant deadlines.
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Congratulations on successfully completing your training program
This summer, four young people successfully completed their vocational training or dual degree programs at the University of Siegen. And there’s double the reason to celebrate: all four will remain at the university as employees.
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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.
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.
NEW: DaF Staff Course Cycle at the Language Center
Course concept:
In-person, but with the option to participate online
Taught during off-peak hours (late afternoon and early morning)
2 lessons (90 min. each) per week
We’ll start at the A1.1/A1.2 level and aim to complete the A1 level by mid-July
Once the A1 level is completed, we’ll continue immediately with A2.1 (August–October)
For those who successfully complete the A2.1 level, we’ll continue with A2.2 (November–January)
In the final stage, we will strive to complete the B1.1 level (February–April)
KiS event (The Chancellor informs you)
The Chancellor provides information on current topics from the university administration. All technical and administrative staff are cordially invited to attend.
Panel Discussion on the Rothaarkamm National Park
27.10.2026, 19:00 - 21:00 oclock
Wednesday Lecture Series "Rethinking Medicine": Health and Gender
28.10.2026, 18:15 - 19:45 oclock
English for Administrative Staff - Module 1
29.10.2026, 09:00 - 10:00 oclock
+3 more
Lunch meeting at Campus AR
04.11.2026, 11:30 - 13:00 oclock
+13 more
Lunch meeting at Campus US
04.11.2026, 12:00 - 13:30 oclock
+13 more
1st Inclusive Campus Forum
12.11.2026, 10:00 - 12:00 oclock
News for Employees
Beschäftigte
The University of Siegen Is Among Germany's Most Recycling-Paper-Friendly Universities
In the “Papieratlas 2025” university competition, the University of Siegen took 10th place. With a recycling rate of over 99 percent, the university is making an important contribution to climate protection and resource conservation.
Safety begins before anything happens
Public service employees can find themselves suddenly facing threatening situations. How institutions can prepare for such situations and respond appropriately in an emergency was the focus of the first regional symposium#sicherimDienst#sicherinSiegen at the University of Siegen. Employees from local governments, schools, the fire department, the police, and the university discussed how institutions can better prepare for difficult situations.
Beschäftigte
+ 1 more
New Ordering Process for UniPrint
Starting in calendar week 41, orders and inquiries submitted to UniPrint will be processed via the digital BIC workflow. The entry form is accessible through the new UniPrint website.
Beschäftigte
+ 2 more
Zoom, VPN, and More: New IT Services Are Being Introduced
Several new IT services will be introduced at the University of Siegen over the course of the winter semester—replacing other programs. All employees and students are asked to take note of the relevant deadlines.
Career
Congratulations on successfully completing your training program
This summer, four young people successfully completed their vocational training or dual degree programs at the University of Siegen. And there’s double the reason to celebrate: all four will remain at the university as employees.
Strategies for Digital Transformation at the University of Siegen
Our digitalization strategy provides the framework for the forward-looking development of research, teaching, and administration.
Drupal Update Announcement: Migration to Drupal 11
The upgrade will take place on October 13, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
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.
If, in exceptional cases, purchases are made on your own account, you can apply for reimbursement of expenses via the BIC system.
Research data
German/English
Researchers at the University of Siegen are accompanied and supported in their research projects, Research Data Management and scientific computing by various services from ZIMT and UB with expert advice and tailor-made technical solutions.
Russian
At the University of Siegen’s Language Center, students can learn Russian from the beginner level up to level A2. They also have the opportunity to earn the UNIcert® Basic Certificate. The courses not only teach language skills but also provide insights into Russian culture, daily life, and communication.
sciebo
German/English
sciebo is a non-commercial, free cloud storage service for research and teaching that allows users to store and organize large files and collaborate on them via shared folders.
Search OER
German/English
Service page R&D contract
German/English
Is a contract in the pipeline? Would you like to submit an offer for contract research or other services to a company, a public authority or a research partner? Read here how best to proceed (((or contact our contract lawyers directly:
Das Team Publikationsunterstützung der UB bietet Beratung und Unterstützung zur Veröffentlichung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten
SESAM
The SESAM self-study center offers you course-accompanying learning software for autonomous learning. Here you can refresh your language skills in self-study and work specifically on individual skills.
Our computer-based placement tests also take place at SESAM. It is also a place where you can make contact with other students.
Short-Term Employment
German
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Sign Language
Students can study German as a Second Language (DGS) at the University of Siegen's Language Center.
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