Computer scientist Dr. Md Shajalal from the University of Siegen wants to explain the complex decisions of artificial intelligence in a way that is comprehensible to humans. The 35-year-old scientist from Bangladesh submitted a doctoral thesis on the subject, which was awarded both the highest grade and a prize.
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CITY CYCLING starts - Register now for the Uni-Siegen team
The University of Siegen is taking part in STADTRADELN again this year. All university members can once again collect kilometers for the university team. Registration is now open.
A new "AI Helpdesk" offers companies in the region free initial advice on artificial intelligence. This is a joint service offered by the University of Siegen and several partners as part of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) South Westphalia.
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Millions in funding for university spin-off
Quantum computing scale-up eleQtron closes one of the world's largest Series A financings for 57 million euros.
Niels Penke receives funding in the Heisenberg program
The German scholar PD Dr. Niels Penke from the University of Siegen has been accepted into the renowned Heisenberg Program of the German Research Foundation (DFG). In the coming years, he would like to focus on popularization processes.
University of Siegen among the top 10 in economics
The University of Siegen is one of the leading locations for Business and Management in Germany. In the current ranking by Research.com, it impresses with a strong overall position and outstanding individual achievements.
The Christa-und-Dieter-Lange-Stiftung, the IHK Siegen, the Sparkasse Siegen and the University of Siegen jointly honor outstanding research with a regional focus - with a prize money of 40,000 euros.
University of Siegen wants to attract international talent to the region
With the EXCELS project, the University of Siegen aims to attract particularly talented students from Asia and Africa to study for a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Systems at an early stage.
Starting signal for a new era of excellent research
The INCYTE research center was officially opened at the University of Siegen in the presence of Ina Brandes, Minister for Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. The new high-tech center strengthens cutting-edge research in Siegen and the whole of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Fighting racism with AI: debate training in the museum
How do you contradict racist statements? A new AI-supported debate training course is designed to help young people with this. The project will be presented on April 29 at a finissage at the Aktives Museum Südwestfalen in Siegen.
Starting signal for a new era of excellent research
The INCYTE research center was officially opened at the University of Siegen in the presence of Ina Brandes, Minister for Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. The new high-tech center strengthens cutting-edge research in Siegen and the whole of North Rhine-Westphalia.
From May 4 to 11, 2026, Berlin artist Antje Schiffers will be showing how art can be created in the middle of everyday life on a farm as a "wandering guest" at the Irlenhof in Kreuztal. The project is part of the "wanderspace" series of the art department at the University of Siegen.
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World IP Day: Lots of innovative spirit at the University of Siegen
IP Management supports members of the University of Siegen in all matters relating to intellectual property. There have been over 100 inventions and patents at the university in the past 5 years - new website for World IP Day.
The new issue of the University of Siegen's research magazine "future" is now available. This year's focus: "When sensors think". It is available to take away from various locations on campus.
As part of the "Campus Art" project, students at the University of Siegen have redesigned the corridor to the learning spaces (LEOs) in the Hölderling Building with murals, photos and wallpaper - inspired by the campus itself.
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International prize: Siegen computer scientist is the first German to be honored
Prof. Dr. Volker Wulf from the University of Siegen receives the "Societal Impact Award" from the American research association "ACM SIGCHI". The award is one of the most important prizes in the field of human-computer interaction.
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Systematic climate protection: universities in North Rhine-Westphalia record their CO2 emissions together for the first time across the state
Efficient universities are a real location factor - more energy efficiency helps the climate and saves money.
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International perspectives for prospective teachers
With the connect4future project, the University of Siegen is strengthening internationalization in teacher training: international insights combine topics such as AI, sustainability and democracy education and specifically promote interdisciplinary skills of prospective teachers.
From a blank page to a red thread
Blank pages, too many or too few sources, time pressure and uncertainty: anyone who has to write an academic paper often struggles with words and with themselves. The Center for Academic Writing (ZefaS) is here to help. ZefaS has recently become a permanent part of the University Library.
University of Siegen strengthens work-care balance
The University of Siegen is participating in the NRW state program "Reconciling work and care" and is thus sending a clear signal for care-sensitive working conditions. By signing the charter, the university is committing to providing targeted support for employees with care responsibilities.
First Emmy Noether junior research group at the University of Siegen
The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding an Emmy Noether junior research group for AI research at the University of Siegen. Led by Junior Professor Dr. Jovita Lukasik, the group will research more efficient methods for developing neural networks. The DFG is funding the project with a total of 1.6 million euros.