The European experience awaits: Students from all faculties can now apply for the EPICUR Winter Program 2025/26 and quickly gain international experience. Innovative EPICUR courses on a wide range of topics can be taken either online, hybrid or at one of the partner universities, and connect students and lecturers from all over Europe.

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 EPICUR Seed Funding Scheme 2025 is now open! Researchers from EPICUR partner universities can apply for up to €150,000 to develop collaborative research ideas in any field. Submit your proposal by 4 September 2025. For further information join the online info session on 23 May, 2025 at 12:00–13:00 CET to learn more.

In the lecture series on “Transformative Cities” on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 at 11.30 a.m., Prof. Dr. K. Matthias Wantzen will talk about the need to adapt urban spaces to the needs of nature and people. He will use examples to show how riverbank design and the restoration of water bodies can be implemented in cities. 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.

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.

Invitation to all early-career researchers looking to advance their scientific careers and connect with fellow researchers across Europe through courses, conferences, and networking sessions: On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, the virtual kick-off event of the EPICUR Hub for Sustainable Transformation will take place. Register now!

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!

Ready for an epic adventure with students from all over Europe? Join the EPICUR Student Board and shape the future with us! Organize unforgettable events where you can not only meet local but also European students. Experience the exciting atmosphere at one of our EPICUR partner universities at least twice a year – and the best part: EPICUR Alliance covers your travel expenses! Launch your own initiatives, lead inspiring workshops, and meet experts to gather valuable feedback for an even better study experience.