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Focus on resilience: University of Siegen hosts annual conference of Career Services

The University of Siegen hosted the 20th annual conference of the Career Service Network Germany (csnd) this year. Under the overarching theme of "Resilience", employees from all over Germany discussed current perspectives on their work at universities.

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Prof. Dr. Alexander Lenz hielt den Eröffnungsvortrag
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Uni Siegen becomes a beacon for intelligent sensor technology

The University of Siegen is significantly expanding its infrastructure for modern sensor technologies: With the WISENT pilot line, a state-of-the-art environment for the development of intelligent sensors is being created in the new INCYTE research building. The project has a total volume of 4.7 million euros.

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Das neue INCYTE Forschungsgebäude an der Universität Siegen
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The university announces young talent awards 2026

Apply now: This year, the University of Siegen is once again recognizing outstanding academic achievements by its graduates. Applications are now open and can be submitted until June 1.

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Uni Siegen involved in new DFG research group

The University of Siegen is participating in a new research group of the German Research Foundation (DFG). Under the title "Feasibilities of the Self", an interdisciplinary team is investigating how processes of self-formation have changed from antiquity to the present day.

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Prof. Dr. Reinhild Kreis von der Universität Siegen
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Malaria - traces of a disease

Malaria has shaped southern Italy for centuries. Two new research projects by Dr. Lene Faust and private lecturer Dr. Christian Franke are investigating how the disease continues to influence social structures today and what this could mean for other pandemics. The second is about the development of malaria drugs in Italy and Germany in the 1920s and 30s.

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Historische Karte zum Thema Malaria in Italien. Collage mit einer Stechmücke.
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New teaching laboratory strengthens engineering training in Siegen

The new electrical engineering teaching laboratory for networked automation systems has been opened at the University of Siegen. The rooms were extensively renovated and brought up to the latest technical standards at a cost of around 3 million euros.

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Das Lehrlabor hat eine neue technische Ausstattung bekommen.
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How comics retell the stories of people's fates under the nazis

Five fates from Siegen are the focus of the graphic novel "Bin Mensch nicht auch ich?". The pictures tell stories of persecution under National Socialism. Created from local memories and with academic support, the book opens up new approaches to the past, especially for young people.

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Enrollment at the University of Siegen possible until April 12

Prospective students can still enrol for numerous degree programs at the University of Siegen until April 12, 2026.

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Why Easter and Christmas are more than just days off

Children love holidays - but behind chocolate, lanterns and days off lies a system that has shaped our annual rhythm for centuries. This was the topic of the children's university at the University of Siegen.

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Hörsaal der Kinderuni mit Dozent

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Apprenticeships: Origin beats performance

A study by the University of Siegen shows for the first time a ranking of disadvantage in the case of a suspected migration background.

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Neue Ausgabe der Uni-Zeitung Querschnitt 2/2025.
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The new Querschnitt is here

The current issue of the university newspaper takes another look at the many events, celebrations and activities of the past few weeks. From the annual reception to the Open University, from the outstanding success of the Cluster of Excellence in Physics to the opening of the new 3D printing lab on the Paul Bonatz Campus. Alumni celebrated a reunion 25 years after graduation. New graduates were delighted to receive their degree certificates. A special look at female academics at the University of Siegen. Participants report on the successful FraMeS and Fast Forward programs.

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Gruppenbild der 16 Siegener Studierenden, die bei der MUN New York teilgenommen haben.

National Model United Nations (NMUN): Siegen students successful in New York

Students from the University of Siegen took on the role of diplomats in New York. This year, they represented Japan at the National Model United Nations (NMUN), the simulation conference of the United Nations. The delegation from Siegen was so successful that it was awarded several prizes.

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An der Glastür eines Seminarraums hängt ein Schild mit der Aufschrift "Workshop Industrielle Transformation". Dahinter stehen unscharf erkennbare Personen.

FUSION project: Bringing change into social practice

In the "FUSION" project, the University of Siegen is working with stakeholders from the region to research the transformation of rural-industrialized areas. At the halfway point of the project, representatives from the University of Siegen and the region discussed solutions for a sustainable South Westphalia at the "FUSION FORUM".

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Zu sehen ist eine Luftaufnahme des Campus Buschhütten in Kreuztal.

REGIONALE 2025 recommends funding for four projects at the University of Siegen

Successful prospects for the University of Siegen: Four projects have been recommended for funding by REGIONALE 2025 and could receive a total of over 25 million euros. The spectrum ranges from the "Green Factory" as a flagship project for sustainable industry to digital solutions for medicine and the labor market.

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Statement

The University of Siegen comments on the commentary "Waiting for the university: Is Siegen missing its chance of the century?" by Markus Vogt, Editor-in-Chief of the Siegener Zeitung, from July 17, 2025.

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Enrollment started at the University of Siegen

The path to studying at the University of Siegen is open: From July 16, interested students can register online for admission-free degree programs for the winter semester 2025/26.

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Vertreter*innen der ausgezeichneten Schulen sowie das Talentscouting-Team der Uni Siegen und Prof. Barbara Müller-Naendrup kamen im Foyer des Studienservice-Centers zusammen.

NRW talent scouting: nine schools receive plaque

Nine schools from Siegen-Wittgenstein and Olpe have been awarded the "School in NRW Talent Scouting" plaque for their outstanding talent promotion. At the award ceremony in the Student Service Center, the talent scouting team from the University of Siegen gave an insight into their work with young talent.

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University realigns two-location strategy

A clear course under new conditions: The University of Siegen adjusts its structural strategy, relinquishes the Karstadt property and resolutely presses ahead with further development.

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Statement from the University of Siegen

The University of Siegen is taking a stand on the topic of "gender segregation" in university rooms. The occasion is an event organized by the Muslim University Group (MHG).

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Demenzlotsinnen unterstützen Menschen mit Demenz und ihre Angehörigen bei wichtigen Entscheidungen für eine selbstbestimmte gesundheitliche Versorgung (v.l.n.r.): Stefanie Kremer von der Alzheimer Gesellschaft Siegen-Wittgenstein, Manuela Kremer von der Gesundheitsregion Siegerland und Helene Böhm vom Caritasverband Siegen-Wittgenstein.
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Supporting people with dementia in making decisions

How can people with dementia make self-determined decisions about their healthcare for as long as possible? This question is the focus of a new research project at the University of Siegen in close cooperation with the Dementia Guides Network Siegen-Wittgenstein. Participants are currently being sought for a project study.

Übergabe des Wolfgang-Popp-Preises an Ylva Staudigel.
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Wolfgang Popp Prize for Ylva Staudigel

The Wolfgang Popp Prize is awarded to outstanding theses that deal with gender research topics. Ylva Staudigel's Master's thesis "Hey Siri, who's your mother?" was very convincing.