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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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Dr.-Ing. Andreas Bablich
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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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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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Erhard Schüttpelz
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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.

Barrierefreiheit in der Lehre
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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.

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Children present innovative ideas from the Fab Lab

After intensive workshops, the Zukunft Akademie celebrated its final event in the Fab Lab at the University of Siegen. Ten talented children presented their creative final projects in an interactive project gallery.

Forschungspraktikantinnen Carolina Helsper und Sophie Zimmermann

New research interns: Carolina Helsper and Sophie Zimmermann

We are delighted to welcome our research interns Carolina Helsper and Sophie Zimmermann to the team! Master's student Carolina (Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf) and Bachelor's student Sophie (University of Siegen) will gain a deeper insight into everyday scientific life during their internships and enrich our research projects with their cooperation and impulses. Welcome, Carolina and Sophie!

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University of Siegen scores well in "THE subject ranking"

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Understanding the energy of the future through play

With an innovative simulation game on energy policy, the University of Siegen is one of the winners of the university competition in the Science Year 2025 - Future Energy. Young people learn in a practical way what is important when it comes to resource-conserving energy policy.

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Studierende in der Stadt

Appointment procedure (professorships and junior professorships)

The central questions and answers on appointment procedures for professors (W1, W2 or W3) at the University of Siegen.

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Studierende in der Stadt

Applying for a training place and selection procedure at the University of Siegen

Thank you for your interest in an apprenticeship at the University of Siegen. Of course, you may wish to apply for apprenticeships in different professional fields. In this case, please submit one application per training occupation.