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, June 17, 2025 at 11.30 a.m., Prof. Nicolaos Theodossiou speaks about the principles and challenges in managing water resources in urban environments. Key topics include urban hydrology, water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and climate-resilient infrastructure.The lecture series is part of the EPICUR hubs and will take place at KIT in a hybrid format, whereby participants from partner universities can take part online. The Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Teachers can now submit offers for the EPICUR course catalog. We are looking for courses in English for Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral students in the fields of European Values, Sustainable Transformation, Future Intelligence, Global Health and Transversal Skills. The deadline for submissions is April 28, 2025.

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.