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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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Pflaster wird nach einer Impfung auf die Einstichstelle geklebt.
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Childless in Old Age: This Can Be Particularly Difficult for Men

Does parenthood in later life lead to greater satisfaction? Researchers at the University of Siegen have examined how not having children and the relationship with adult children affect well-being. The results vary depending on gender and life circumstances. 

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Eine ältere und eine jüngere Frau stehen nebeneinander
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Developing AI Solutions for Education Together

The “KI.Werkstatt Ausbildung NRW” project strengthens young people’s skills in using artificial intelligence during their vocational training. It is a joint initiative of the University of Siegen and the Bildungswerk der Nordrhein-Westfälischen Wirtschaft, supported by the NRW Ministry of Labor.

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Wissenschaftler der Uni Siegen mit NRW-Arbeitsminister Laumann bei der Übergabe des Zuwendungsbescheids.
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Made in North Rhine-Westphalia and Siegen: Green Light for a New Quantum Computer

A quantum computer co-developed by eleQtron has officially gone into operation at the Jülich Research Center. The company is a spin-off from the University of Siegen. Minister President Hendrik Wüst and Minister of Science Ina Brandes attended the grand opening at the Jülich Supercomputing Center (JSC). 

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Vertreter aus Politik und der beteiligten Partner drücken gemeinsam den Knopf für den Startschuss des neuen Quantencomputers.
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The Rectorate at GAIN26 in San Francisco

The University of Siegen is actively participating in international exchanges aimed at attracting academic talent: Together with NRW Minister of Science Ina Brandes and other university leaders from the state, Rector Prof. Dr. Stefanie Reese and Prorector Prof. Dr. Petra M. Vogel attended GAIN26

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Von links: Prof. Dr. Angelika Epple (Rektorin Uni Bielefeld), Prof. Dr. Stefanie Reese (Rektorin Uni Siegen), Ina Brandes (Ministerin für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen) und Prof. Dr. Birgitta Wolff (Rektorin Uni Wuppertal).
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Md Shajalal Receives Best Paper Award

Computer scientist Dr. Md Shajalal and his co-authors were honored with the Best Paper Award at HCI International 2026. The award recognized their work on human-centered explanations for the detection of audio deepfakes.

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Dr. Md Shjalal (links) mit Prof. Dr. Constantine Stephanidis, Vorsitzender der HCI International 2026.
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Order of Merit of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia for Arndt G. Kirchhoff

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia honors Arndt G. Kirchhoff for his outstanding service to the public good. Kirchhoff has been a member of the University of Siegen’s University Council since 2013 and served as its chair for ten years.

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NRW-Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst (l.) mit Arndt G. Kirchhoff (r.)
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New AI Coach Supports German Teachers

The KIMADU research project at the University of Siegen has developed an AI coach for German teachers. The “KRAFT+ Agent” is freely available and enables teachers to create AI assistants for their lessons without any programming knowledge.

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Schulklasse: Schüler sitzen an Tischen, vorn steht ein Lehrer
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Searching for the Axion with a Giant Magnet

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved the construction of the central magnet system for the “BabyIAXO” project by the “Color meets Flavor” Cluster of Excellence at the Universities of Bonn, Siegen, and Dortmund. A total of 6 million euros will be invested in the project. The goal is to search for the axion—a previously undiscovered elementary particle that could solve one of the greatest mysteries in particle physics.

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Das CAD-Modell des BabyIAXO-Projektes. Es zeigt eine Plattform mit einem Gerüst. In der Mitte befindet sich der große Magnet-Zylinder.

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Pflaster wird nach einer Impfung auf die Einstichstelle geklebt.

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.

© Universität Siegen / Sascha Hüttenhain
Eine ältere und eine jüngere Frau stehen nebeneinander

Childless in Old Age: This Can Be Particularly Difficult for Men

Does parenthood in later life lead to greater satisfaction? Researchers at the University of Siegen have examined how not having children and the relationship with adult children affect well-being. The results vary depending on gender and life circumstances. 

© MAGS NRW
Wissenschaftler der Uni Siegen mit NRW-Arbeitsminister Laumann bei der Übergabe des Zuwendungsbescheids.
Research

Developing AI Solutions for Education Together

The “KI.Werkstatt Ausbildung NRW” project strengthens young people’s skills in using artificial intelligence during their vocational training. It is a joint initiative of the University of Siegen and the Bildungswerk der Nordrhein-Westfälischen Wirtschaft, supported by the NRW Ministry of Labor.

© Land NRW / Marius Becker
Vertreter aus Politik und der beteiligten Partner drücken gemeinsam den Knopf für den Startschuss des neuen Quantencomputers.
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Made in North Rhine-Westphalia and Siegen: Green Light for a New Quantum Computer

A quantum computer co-developed by eleQtron has officially gone into operation at the Jülich Research Center. The company is a spin-off from the University of Siegen. Minister President Hendrik Wüst and Minister of Science Ina Brandes attended the grand opening at the Jülich Supercomputing Center (JSC). 

© Barak Shrama
Von links: Prof. Dr. Angelika Epple (Rektorin Uni Bielefeld), Prof. Dr. Stefanie Reese (Rektorin Uni Siegen), Ina Brandes (Ministerin für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen) und Prof. Dr. Birgitta Wolff (Rektorin Uni Wuppertal).
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The Rectorate at GAIN26 in San Francisco

The University of Siegen is actively participating in international exchanges aimed at attracting academic talent: Together with NRW Minister of Science Ina Brandes and other university leaders from the state, Rector Prof. Dr. Stefanie Reese and Prorector Prof. Dr. Petra M. Vogel attended GAIN26

Dr. Md Shjalal (links) mit Prof. Dr. Constantine Stephanidis, Vorsitzender der HCI International 2026.

Md Shajalal Receives Best Paper Award

Computer scientist Dr. Md Shajalal and his co-authors were honored with the Best Paper Award at HCI International 2026. The award recognized their work on human-centered explanations for the detection of audio deepfakes.

© Land NRW, Mark Hermenau
NRW-Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst (l.) mit Arndt G. Kirchhoff (r.)
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Order of Merit of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia for Arndt G. Kirchhoff

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia honors Arndt G. Kirchhoff for his outstanding service to the public good. Kirchhoff has been a member of the University of Siegen’s University Council since 2013 and served as its chair for ten years.

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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.

 

Schulklasse: Schüler sitzen an Tischen, vorn steht ein Lehrer
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New AI Coach Supports German Teachers

The KIMADU research project at the University of Siegen has developed an AI coach for German teachers. The “KRAFT+ Agent” is freely available and enables teachers to create AI assistants for their lessons without any programming knowledge.

© Universität Bonn
Das CAD-Modell des BabyIAXO-Projektes. Es zeigt eine Plattform mit einem Gerüst. In der Mitte befindet sich der große Magnet-Zylinder.
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Searching for the Axion with a Giant Magnet

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved the construction of the central magnet system for the “BabyIAXO” project by the “Color meets Flavor” Cluster of Excellence at the Universities of Bonn, Siegen, and Dortmund. A total of 6 million euros will be invested in the project. The goal is to search for the axion—a previously undiscovered elementary particle that could solve one of the greatest mysteries in particle physics.

Dr. Dr. Shanmugapriya Periyannan
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A Rocky Road, Great Support

Dr. Dr. Shanmugapriya Periyannan has been conducting postdoctoral research in the field of nanoscience and materials science at the University of Siegen for three years. She has already received several awards for her innovative work—but it was a long road to get there.

© Universität Siegen / Henrica Gehrmann
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Enroll in your degree program by October 12

Anyone wishing to begin their studies in the 2026/27 winter semester has until October 12 to enroll at the University of Siegen. Direct enrollment is now available even for bachelor’s programs that previously had admission restrictions.