From 7 to 15 September 2024, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) was represented at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair.
As part of the communication of the latest developments of the EPICUR alliance, KIT, together with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), presented the results of a study on regional labour market needs and provided insights into the research area of lifelong learning. There was also a lively exchange on the various EPICUR activities at the fair. 

As part of Europe Week, we are looking for students who would like to share their impressions and experiences from their time with Epicur. Have you ever taken part in an EPICUR course or even visited one of the partner universities on site? Then get in touch with us at epicur@intl.kit.edu if you would like to share your insights as a video!

Submit your project for the Behavior Change Challenge by July 4, 2025 and show how you can motivate others to behave more sustainably - whether by using less paper, saving electricity or creatively avoiding waste. The best ideas will be celebrated at the climate conference in Alsion in September and the names of the winners will be engraved on a plaque next to the Alsion apple tree.

In the lecture series on "Transformative Cities" on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:15 p.m., Philipp Späth and Benedikt Schmid will examine cooperative housing as an alternative to market-driven models and show how initiatives such as "Genova e.G." and "Freiburg-Kleineschholz" create inclusive, affordable and sustainable living space. The lecture series is part of the EPICUR hubs and takes place at KIT in a hybrid format. All interested parties are invited. The Zoom link will be provided after registration.

How can research be shaped together with society? The second KIT Citizen Science Network Meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. will focus on the exchange of existing projects, best practices and visions for the future. All interested researchers and employees are invited. Registration is required by June 18, 2025 and admission is free.

The Freiburg Rising Stars Academy 2025/26 invites early career researchers to Freiburg for exchange, mentoring and interdisciplinary collaboration with leading scientists. Participation in the conference week (March 16-20, 2026) is fully funded, and mobility grants of up to €5,000 are also available. Applications are open to doctoral candidates, postdocs and early career researchers from a wide range of disciplines. The application deadline has been extended to July 30, 2025.