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University of Siegen celebrates Young Talent Day 2025

The University of Siegen recognizes outstanding academic achievements with scholarships and study awards.

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INCYTE launches in 2026

The University of Siegen is using the new high-tech research building on the Adolf Reichwein Campus and is preparing for the opening - which is planned for the spring.

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Das INCYTE-Forschungsgebäude der Universität Siegen
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Learning spaces with room for curiosity and appreciation

The Day of Learning Cultures at the University of Siegen provided significant impetus for the further development of studying and teaching. The event focused on innovative learning spaces that pave the way for the future of higher education, both physically and digitally.

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REGIONALE 2025: University project on AI assistance in production receives third star

Third star for the project "COPP: Co-Pilot in Production: Human-Machine Collaboration in Automated Production" - 2.16 million euros in funding from the state of NRW and the EU.

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University of Siegen involved in regional project for international specialists

The University of Siegen is a partner in the new joint project "Employer Forge South Westphalia PLUS - Global Connect". The aim is to develop structures and innovative approaches to attract skilled workers to South Westphalia and retain them in the long term.

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Regierungspräsident Heinrich Böckelühr (Mitte) übergab die Förderbescheide für das Projekt „Arbeitgeberschmiede Südwestfalen PLUS – Global connect“ an die sieben Partner-Organisationen des Gemeinschaftsprojekts.
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Barriers to voluntary work: Siegen professor visits the Bundestag

Bundestag hearing on the Fourth Civic Engagement Report: Prof. Dr. Chantal Munsch from the University of Siegen answered the MPs' questions. She made it clear that unequal access opportunities to volunteering jeopardize social participation.

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Technical malfunction at the university

The University of Siegen informs about a current technical malfunction.

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Dangerous bleeding: New 3D intestinal model to make causes visible

A research team at the University of Siegen led by biochemist Prof. Dr. Maria Brehm is developing a new type of intestinal model on a microchip. It should help to understand why people with a certain blood clotting disorder suffer from intestinal bleeding that is difficult to treat. Prof. Brehm has now received an award for her project.

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Laborsituation: „Füttern“ von Blutgefäßzellen in Kultur
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Virtually in the Buddhist temple

The Theological Seminary is developing digital tours through the sacred spaces of religions. A didactic preparation that can be used in schools and universities.

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Improving the healing of chronic wounds

Researchers at the University of Siegen are involved in a European joint project for the treatment of chronic wounds. The aim is to develop a new type of 4D hydrogel that kills bacteria in wounds and supports the healing process at the same time.

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Professor in dual role brings energy technology into the lecture hall

Cutting-edge research meets teaching: with the new lecture "Energy System Analysis" by Prof. Heidi U. Heinrichs, the University of Siegen is optimally preparing its students for the challenges of the energy transition in cooperation with Forschungszentrum Jülich.

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Pia Arens in an interview with the Siegener Zeitung

When parents don't become grandparents
The University of Siegen has published a study on encephalopathy. How restrictive is it, and what helps those affected to accept that they are not grandmas and grandpas?

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Digital bridge between Siegen and Atlanta

Through virtual exchange formats, the University of Siegen and Georgia State University are strengthening their international cooperation and opening up new opportunities for students.

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Successful start for the new "Faculty Club"

At the University of Siegen, the Rectorate's new format combines academic exchange with collegial cooperation and promotes dialog across disciplinary boundaries.

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"Punk rock" in the university lecture hall

For the 17th time, the city of Siegen, the Fischbacherberg youth club and the University of Siegen are organizing the "A city reads a book" campaign. To kick off the event, author Nils Mohl read from his book to several hundred Siegen schoolchildren in the university lecture hall.

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"I look forward to it every day"

The University of Siegen honors long-standing employees for their service anniversary - they look back on their time at the university.

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More security for university accounts

The University of Siegen is introducing an additional security level for online logins, known as multi-factor authentication.

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Wednesday Academy and Hanseakademie start the winter semester

With a varied program at the Siegen, Olpe and Attendorn locations, the two educational series Wednesday Academy and Hanseakademie of the University of Siegen are continuing their tradition of open learning.

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Technology Award of the German Society for Electron Microscopy goes to Marco Hepp from the University of Siegen

Marco Hepp, member of the Chair of Micro- and Nanoanalytics (AG Prof. Butz) at the University of Siegen, has been awarded the Technology Prize of the German Society for Electron Microscopy (DGE).

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Siegen professor in 3rd place in the "Professor of the Year" competition

Junior professor Dr. Kai Horstmann from the University of Siegen promotes, networks and firmly believes in the potential of his students. For his extraordinary commitment, he was awarded 3rd place in the "Professor of the Year 2025" competition by the UNICUM Foundation.

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Annual reception of Faculty III

The Faculty of Economic Disciplines, Business Information Systems and Business Law at the University of Siegen held its 19th annual reception on October 23, 2025 in front of around 160 guests at the Haus der Siegerländer Wirtschaft in Siegen. Numerous personalities from business, administration and politics came to look back on the past academic year together with the Faculty and its members. At the same time, the Faculty used the reception as an opportunity to ceremoniously present the new doctoral candidates with their doctoral certificates.