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20 years of ZIMT: a mainstay and active contributor

20 years ago, the ZIMT (Center for Information and Media Technology) was founded at the University of Siegen. To mark the anniversary, there was a ceremony in the Audimax with congratulations, reviews and outlooks.

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New center meets challenges in health and care

With the new Center for Interdisciplinary Health Research (ZIGS), the University of Siegen is developing innovative concepts to improve medical care in the region. The focus is on the outpatient sector - new approaches in prevention, diagnostics, therapy and care are to be developed and tested.

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University of Siegen improves in "THE subject ranking"

The University of Siegen achieved very good results in the international THE subject ranking 2026, confirming its positive development in an international comparison. The natural sciences, engineering and computer science are particularly strong.

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Fair conditions at all levels

The University of Siegen is creating a new organizational unit with the Department for Equal Opportunities. By bundling different areas, cooperation will be more closely interlinked and the visibility of equality, diversity and inclusion will be increased.

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Children's University Siegen: On the trail of the seasons

On February 24, 2026, the spring season of the Children's University will start at the University of Siegen - this time with five events on the topic of "Seasons". Registration is now open.

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Kinderuni Kraemer
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AI meets cardiac medicine: how the University of Siegen wants to make long-term ECGs more reliable

The University of Siegen is researching AI systems for analyzing long-term ECGs. The aim is to provide fast, reliable analysis of heart data directly in the doctor's surgery to support doctors. The total project sum is just under seven million euros.

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Project researches innovative 3D sensor from Siegen

Scientists at the University of Siegen are researching a completely new type of sensor technology for integrated 3D cameras. The technology was developed in Siegen and promises to be cheaper, more compact and potentially more powerful than conventional solutions.

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Faculty Council elects new Dean's Office

The Faculty Council of the School of Education, Architecture and the Arts at the University of Siegen has elected the Dean's Board for the 2026 to 2030 term of office. With a strong personnel line-up, the Schools is realigning itself to meet the upcoming challenges of higher education policy and society.

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Patented hydrogel: New approach for safe wound healing

Chemist Muhammad Atif from the University of Siegen, together with colleagues from Siegen and Amsterdam, has developed a new type of hydrogel for wound dressings. It is designed to protect wounds and prevent infections. A patent has already been filed for the invention.

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Siegen as a top location for Human-Computer-Interaction Research

It happens when you attend a virtual meeting, chat with a voice assistant or rely on your car’s driver‑assistance system: we are constantly interacting with digital devices. But what makes these interactions pleasant, meaningful and socially engaging? Those are the questions at the heart of Human‑Computer-Interaction (HCI), a field in which the University of Siegen is recognized as a world leader.

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Historic Physics Award for CERN Experiments

The “Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics” has been awarded to four flagship experiments at CERN, the world’s largest particle accelerator. Researchers from the University of Siegen played a decisive role in this achievement.

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University of Siegen scores well in CHE ranking

In the current ranking of the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), the University of Siegen is in the top group in several subjects and categories.

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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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Call for entries 2025 for this year's edition of the debating competition "Utopia Europe"

Participation and engagement: giving young people in Europe a voice

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Teaching research project on digitally supported primary care

How is digitally supported primary care accepted by patients? Students on the bachelor's degree course in Digital Public Health are conducting research as part of a teaching practice project at the Digital Specialist and Health Center in Olpe.

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First MAX-Mentoring-Treffen

A Warm Welcome to the New Semester

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Focus on the US elections: Prof. Dr. Daniel Stein inspires students at the Clara Schumann Comprehensive School

Lecture and discussion as part of "Rent-a-Prof"

Hinten, von links nach rechts: Dr. Ethan Trinh, Atlanta Global Studies Center; Khanh-Duc Kuttig, Sprachpraxis Anglistik, Universität Siegen; Danielle Borrero und Jennifer Evanuik, beide Office of International Initiatives, Georgia State University; Prof. Dr. Lauri Goodling, Associate Dean of the Honors College, Perimeter College. Vorne: Prof. Dr. Carrie Manning, Vice Rector for International Initiatives, Georgia State University; Prof. Dr. Daniel Stein, Seminar für Anglistik, Universität Siegen.

New partnership initiated with university in Atlanta

Representatives of the University of Siegen and Georgia State University in Atlanta have signed a joint declaration of intent for future cooperation.

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Also be present online

How can virtually connected colleagues be perceived as equal team members in hybrid work situations? This is what business information scientists at the University of Siegen are researching in the joint project PRAESCO, which is funded with 1.6 million euros.

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Student excursion to Brussels 02.-03.06.25

Once again this year, a two-day excursion to Brussels will take place from June 2-3 as part of the "European Policy Workshop" led by Prof. Sebastian Kessing. The 40 students can expect an exciting program with lectures and discussions at the European Commission and the European Parliament. The highlight will be a meeting with MEP Alexandra Geese on June 3.

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Thomas Mannel becomes Erwin Schrödinger Visiting Professor 2025

Major award for physicist Prof. Dr. Thomas Mannel from the University of Siegen: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to theoretical elementary particle physics, he has been awarded the Erwin Schrödinger Visiting Professorship 2025 in Vienna.