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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 “Transformative Cities” lecture series brings together leading academics from EPICUR partner universities to explore critical urban challenges and innovative responses that are shaping the future of cities. Each Tuesday at 11.30 a.m. until the end of July 2025, different perspectives on urban development will be explained. The lecture series is part of the EPICUR hubs. All interested parties are invited. The Zoom link will be provided after registration.

The workshop “Intercultural Communication Situations in Everyday University Life” will take place on June 12 and 19, 2025, in Basel. It is aimed at administrative, technical, and laboratory staff at the University of Basel. The goal is to identify, analyze, and develop solution strategies for intercultural communication challenges in the university context.

Have you studied abroad or at KIT? Then tell us about your “why” and motivate other students to do an exchange abroad or at KIT. Submit your creative short video by June 30, 2025 and, with a little luck, win an Interrail/Eurail Pass.

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Thank you for the numerous submissions to the “My stay abroad” photo competition! The best entries will be on display at the Studierendenwerk until the end of May and the best pictures can also be seen on the website.

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.

The annual Eucor funding instrument Seed Money is now open for applications: Innovative cross-border projects in the fields of research, innovation, and transfer, as well as in teaching, are eligible to apply. Researchers and teaching staff can apply for funding of up to €60,000 until September 8, 2025.

Apply now for a year or semester abroad in South America or Australia!