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EPICUR invites submissions of innovative teaching offers for its Spring 2027 Course Catalogue. The call is open to existing English-taught courses worth at least 3 ECTS for Bachelor's and Master's students as well as Early Career Researchers, starting between January and April 2027. Courses can be offered virtually, in a hybrid format, or as a Winter School. The submission deadline is 19 October 2026.

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KIT and the French CEA aim to further strengthen their long-standing scientific collaboration. During a delegation visit to KIT, discussions focused on shared priorities and new opportunities for cooperation in the fields of energy systems, photovoltaics, batteries, fusion, and small modular reactors (SMRs).

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A warm welcome to KIT and Karlsruhe! We are delighted to welcome you as new international students and wish you a successful start to your studies. With our two-week “Start of Studies for Internationals” program, we’ll help you find your way around KIT, get important information about daily student life, and meet other students. Take advantage of the wide range of courses to start your studies well-prepared and with a strong network.

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As part of the Ukrainian Week in Germany, the event “Resilience and Transformation in Times of War: Society, Culture, Science and Academic Cooperation” will take place on Thursday, 15 October 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00hrs in the Theodor Rehbock Seminar Room (HS59, Building 10.81) at KIT. The event will address the impact of the war on Ukrainian society, culture, and science, as well as the role of international academic cooperation. A panel discussion will highlight the contribution of women to resilience and social transformation in Ukraine during wartime.

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The 21st Humboldt Day will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, starting at 14:00 hrs. The event will focus on funding opportunities offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for attracting international research talent. In addition to a panel discussion on current global challenges, Humboldt Professor Dr Christopher Barner-Kowollik will discuss the importance of transnational research networks in his keynote address. All interested persons are cordially invited.

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At the KATHES Workshop 2026 in Thessaloniki, a KIT delegation met with Greek partner institutions to further strengthen cooperation in research, education, and innovation. The discussions focused on joint activities in areas such as sustainable cities, energy transition, mobility, and artificial intelligence.

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Starting Tuesday, 13 October 2026, Deutschrunde will additionally take place at Campus North – at ITEP, Building 410, Seminar Room 216. International researchers of all language levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced speakers, who want to exchange ideas and connect with others. No registration is required.

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On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Eucor invites interested staff from administration and science to a German-French workshop at KIT. In addition to networking opportunities, the program offers practical insights into the German-French-Swiss border region, dealing with cultural differences, and strategies for successful collaboration. Participation is free of charge.