Among the programs offered by the Haus der Wissenschaft are the public lecture series “Forum Siegen” and the “Mittwochsakademie,” a community study program. At Poetry@Rubens—the reading series organized by Faculty I in cooperation with the Apollo Theater—renowned authors are invited twice a year (alternating between poetry and prose).
The Christa and Dieter Lange Foundation funds two additional reading series—YoungPoetry and InternationalPoetry (bilingual). The Siegen Children’s University has also found a home under the HDW’s umbrella. Twice a year—in March and September—four events are offered for girls and boys between the ages of eight and twelve, all centered around a common theme.
The “Haus der Wissenschaft” guides, advises, and supports these initiatives in program design, organization, administration, public relations, and marketing, and develops new event formats. This includes “Saturdays at 12”—a diverse lineup of events centered on knowledge and science, held at the best time for Siegen’s market.
Everything at a Glance
-
,founded in 2015 -
Formats: Public Lecture Series
, Citizen Study Program
, Reading Series
, Events for Children
, Science Event -
Location
Alte Landeszentralbank
Spandauer Straße 40
57072 Siegen
(starting April 21, 2026)
Upcoming Events
Reports
Formats
Siegen Forum
Promotes the public transfer of knowledge through engaging presentations on current topics.
Children's University
Offers exciting events for children ages 8–12, twice a year in March and September.
Wednesday Academy
A community learning program featuring lectures and courses on a wide range of topics—open to anyone interested.
Poetry@Rubens
A series of readings that alternates between poetry and prose. Authors present compelling works.
YoungPoetry
School readings starting in 7th grade, designed to use literature as a way to engage young people in conversations about current social issues.
Saturdays at 12
Science programs during prime time in Siegen: a perfect blend of knowledge and entertainment.
Photo Gallery
Newsletter
The newsletter from the Haus der Wissenschaft at the University of Siegen provides regular updates on upcoming events and important dates related to the Wednesday Academy, Forum Siegen, Poetry@Rubens, Children’s University, Saturdays at 12, and much more.
To subscribe to the newsletter, please use the link below. After submitting the form on the subscription page, you will first receive a confirmation email asking you to verify your email address. Once you’ve successfully confirmed your address, you’ll receive a welcome email. You can unsubscribe at any time. We’ll use your email address solely for sending the newsletter.
- HDW Newsletter June 2026
- HDW Newsletter March 2026
- HDW Newsletter January 2026
- HDW Newsletter November 2025
- HDW Newsletter September 2025
- HDW Newsletter June 2025
- HDW Newsletter April 2025
- HDW Newsletter February 2025
- HDW Newsletter December 2024
- HDW Newsletter October 2024
- HDW Newsletter August 2024
- HDW Newsletter June 2024
- HDW Newsletter April 2024
- HDW Newsletter February 2024
- HDW Newsletter December 2023
- HDW Newsletter October 2023
- HDW Newsletter August 2023
- HDW Newsletter June 2023
- HDW Newsletter April 2023
HDW offers PC support
Computers are ubiquitous in many areas of life. Writing emails, online banking, using apps—the possibilities are endless. Things don’t always go smoothly, and not everyone is a “digital native” or familiar with software and technology.
The House of Science is therefore offering a new support service. On the first Wednesday of every month, a student employee will be available at the House of Science at the University of Siegen (Villa Sauer), Obergraben 23, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to provide straightforward assistance with minor—and possibly even major—issues using a PC or cell phone. Just stop by, or contact the HDW office in advance—Ms. Karin Gipperich, phone: 0271-7402689, email: karin.gipperich@uni-siegen.de.
The next available consultation date is June 3, 2026.
.
Additional dates in 2026: July 1, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2026
Everything at a Glance
-
Time
Every first Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. -
Contact Person
Ms. Karin Gipperich -
Phone
0271-7402689 -
Email address
karin.gipperich@uni-siegen.de
Prospective students who wish to attend individual courses and are not enrolled as regular students may be admitted as guest students within the scope of the available study options. Participants in the Wednesday Academy may enroll as guest students at no additional cost.
A high school diploma or equivalent is not required.
The decision regarding admission to courses is made by the respective instructor. Please contact the instructor before registering!
Auditors are not eligible to take exams; they may only receive a certificate of attendance.
Procedure
You may enroll in courses in up to three degree programs, provided that space is available. However, please discuss this with the respective faculty member beforehand.
Regular students always have priority in highly sought-after seminars, courses, exercises, etc. In particular, you generally cannot attend courses in degree programs with limited enrollment.
You can find out which faculty member is responsible for which degree program on unisono
. Here you will also find the course locations and times
Auditor Fee
The fee for guest student status is €100.00 per semester. Please transfer the amount to the following account:
Account holder: University of Siegen
IBAN: DE37460500010001495951
Reference: 4012036200812000 – Auditing Student – Your Name – Semester
Participants in the Wednesday Academy who also wish to register as auditing students do not have to pay the auditing fee if they provide proof of payment of the Wednesday Academy fee.
For holders of the University of Siegen Alumni Card, the auditor fee is reduced to €90.00 per semester. Please provide a copy of your Alumni Card in addition to your bank transfer receipt.
Application for Admission
An application for guest student status must be submitted anew for each semester. The deadline for the respective summer semester is February 28; the deadline for the respective winter semester is August 30.
Application for Guest Student Status (with instructions)
ENROLLMENT FOR SPECIAL AUDITORS in English
Please send the application for special auditor status along with proof of payment to the following email address:
As soon as we receive your completed and signed application and you have paid the fee, you will receive notification that you are a guest student at our university.
Additional important information:
- You will not receive a semester ticket/NRW ticket or a student ID card
- As a guest student, you are also not eligible for discounts at movie theaters, museums, swimming pools, etc.
- Visiting students are not eligible to take exams.
- Coursework completed (through exercises, etc.) will not be recognized toward a future degree program.
- Participation in university sports is generally not possible for guest students, as the University of Siegen does not provide insurance coverage. In exceptional cases, however, participation is possible if you sign a liability waiver. For more information, including details on the programs offered, please visit the Sports Department’swebsite
or contact Ms. Ragaller at 0271-740-4540.
Julia Pfeifer: Head of the Mayor’s Office, Personal Assistant to the Mayor of Siegen
Dr. Philipp Bojahr:Siegerland Museum in the Upper Castle, AcademicSupervision & Education: Curator
Jens von Heyden: Siegen-Wittgenstein District, Directorof the Kultur!Büro
Christian Janusch:Siegen-Wittgenstein District Sports Association, Inc., Office Manager
Markus Menn:Siegen-Wittgenstein District,Economic Development, Climate Protection, and MobilityExecutive Departments, Executive Department Head
Volker Reichmann: City of Siegen, City Administration,
Senior Citizens’ Representative
Markus Steinwender: Apollo Theater Siegen,
Artistic Director & Managing Director
Peter Sziburies: Siegen-Wittgenstein District,
School Board, Director of the School Board: Academic Supervision and Administrative Oversight of Elementary Schools
Hanan Tahmaz: City of Siegen, City Administration,
Chair of the Integration Council
Thomas Thiel: Museum of Contemporary Art Siegen,
Director, Managing Director
Frank Wiederhold: City of Siegen, City Administration,
Working Group Leader: City Library Institute
Learning is fun! A prime example of this is the digital Science Seeing Tour offered by the House of Science at the University of Siegen. The University of Siegen has offered excellent media studies programs for decades. There are seven topics related to “Language, Communication, and Media” to explore. Researchers are on hand to answer questions.
Click here for the tour: Science Seeing Tour Siegen
Lifelong Learning in Siegen Website
Vice Rector
AOR Dr. paed. Barbara Müller-Naendrup
Contact
-
-
+49 271 740-4701
-
AR-NA 511
-
2a Adolf-Reichwein Street
Contact Person
Katja Knoche
Contact
Karin Gipperich
Contact
Steering Committee
