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Support for People with Dementia Now Also Available in the Olpe Area

The University of Siegen is expanding its services for people with dementia and their families: Effective immediately, people with dementia in the Olpe area can also participate in the ongoing “DECIDE-2” dementia support project.

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National Warning Day: Test alert also available via the University of Siegen app

Sirens, warning apps, cell broadcast—and the University of Siegen app: On National Warning Day on September 10, numerous methods for reaching the public will be tested.

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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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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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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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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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Online Election 2025 - Senate, Equal Opportunities Commission and Faculty Councils

The University of Siegen has voted. The elections for the Senate, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Faculty Council elections were held online for the first time in 2025. The results are now available.

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Counterstatement

The University of Siegen is correcting the false allegation made by the Siegen newspaper about the public nature of the university election meeting.

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Uni Siegen gives green light for free trial regulations

The examination conditions at the University of Siegen are being improved: from the winter semester 2025/26, Bachelor's and Master's students will receive a limited number of free attempts for failed examinations. These "jokers" are primarily intended to help combat exam nerves.

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Welcome Day for the new trainees

Seven new trainees are starting their careers at the University of Siegen this summer. To make it easier for them to get started and feel less like strangers on their first day, the young people have already attended a Welcome Day at the university.

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University of Siegen ZESS and the VDI Siegener Bezirksverein e.V. signed a cooperation agreement on 25.03.2025

In order to meet the challenges of the future, there is a lack of young talent, particularly in the technical disciplines. In the field of education and training, many players such as companies, chambers of industry and commerce, universities, colleges and professional associations are therefore working to close these gaps. The Association of German Engineers (VDI), with its approximately 130,000 members, has also been supporting local events to inspire young people - starting at pre-school age - in the more than 50 VDIni clubs throughout Germany and the VDI Future Pilots for middle and high school students. Additional offers include the VDI-TecStatt with around 130 square meters of experimental space and the VDI-TechnoTheks in children's and youth libraries as well as the VDI-Lab in Augsburg.

Regionally, the VDI Siegen District Association, with around 1,200 members, is closely networked with local stakeholders. The support offered ranges from events for pre-school children to the Mathematics Olympiad and the IHK Upper School Prize for the districts of Siegen and Olpe. For 17 years, the VDI Siegen District Association has provided money for one of the Germany Scholarships to support very talented students at the University of Siegen. In addition, the best Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering courses are awarded the VDI Siegen District Association's sponsorship prize every year. This year, four certificates, each with a prize of €1,000, are expected to be presented at a ceremony.

With the cooperation agreement between the Center for Sensor Systems (ZESS) and the VDI Siegener Bezirksverein e.V., the range of support is now being extended to the next level of education, the doctoral students. The object of the agreement is the annual support of scientific communication and exchange across specialist boundaries through joint lecture events and other measures, for which the VDI Siegener Bezirksverein e.V. provides its voluntary support and money, for example for trips to conferences or specialist publications. The aim is to network the members of the VDI Siegener Bezirksverein e.V. more closely with the ZESS.

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Municipal elections 2025 - Nomination of persons for the election committees

Local elections will be held in North Rhine-Westphalia on September 14, 2025. There could also be run-off elections on September 28, 2025. Polling assistants must be appointed for these election(s).

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International certificate - Intercultural competence for administration

A language course, intercultural training and a short stay abroad - employees in technology and administration can now train their intercultural skills and obtain a certificate.

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University of Siegen mourns the loss of Michael Neef

Michael Neef, Managing Director of Faculty II (Education Architecture Arts), passed away suddenly and far too early on March 4, 2025 at the age of 59. The University mourns the loss of a valued and valuable colleague, and our sincere condolences go out to his family.

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Science prize for Siegen media theorist

Erhard Schüttpelz, Professor of Media Theory at the University of Siegen, is this year's science prize winner of the Hamburg Aby Warburg Foundation. The prize is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of art, culture and the humanities.

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University makes a strong case for barrier-free teaching

With the new Knowledge Badge "Barrier-free teaching", the University of Siegen now offers its lecturers a digital knowledge certificate - including practical solutions for making events and documents barrier-free.

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Prof. Reese scores highly in the ranking of rectors

Siegen University Rector Prof. Dr. Stefanie Reese takes 10th place in the German University Association's (DHV) "Rector of the Year 2025" poll.

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Between revolution and risk: 65 years of the contraceptive pill

The contraceptive pill has been changing women's lives for 65 years. Once celebrated by some as a symbol of sexual freedom, it is now increasingly being criticized - even by men. On International Women's Day on 8 March, Dr. Uta Fenske from the Centre for Gender Studies at the University of Siegen talks about the role of the pill as a taboo-breaker and the social development surrounding the contraceptive.