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The Franco-German Friendship Days kick off on January 20, 2026, at the Mensa am Adenauerring with an info stand featuring treats (11:30 am – 2:00 pm), followed by a French menu line on January 21. The event series concludes on January 22 with the "Galette des Rois" Soirée at [koeri]werk, for which prior registration is required.

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Climate, water, and energy are everyday concerns in East Africa. How can KIT contribute? One way is by creating a platform for personal exchange: In Kenya, KIT brought together people from research, innovation, and organizations that enable collaboration across the region. Tu-Mai Pham-Huu from International Communications shares her impressions.

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On Monday, January 26, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m., the International Scholar and Welcome Office (IScO) invites international researchers and academic guests to the welcome event “Good morning, Karlsruhe!” There, it offers straightforward initial orientation, personal support, and opportunities for exchange.

Cycling abroad for a semester: In our “Global Campus Stories,” you can read about how two KIT students deliberately chose not to fly and instead opted for sustainable travel across Europe to Sweden and Iceland. In 2026, the International Students Office will once again be holding its “Green Challenge” competition—with attractive prizes to be won.

In case of medical emergencies, psychological distress, or other acute situations, you will find all important emergency numbers and contact points at KIT and in Karlsruhe here. Do not hesitate to seek help in an emergency.

Shape the future of the EPICUR Alliance together with students from all over Europe. Organize events, network internationally, and contribute your own ideas. Meetings at EPICUR partner universities take place at least twice a year, and travel expenses are covered. Take advantage of the opportunity to launch initiatives, lead workshops, and actively contribute to the further development of the study experience.

Karlsruhe, November 18, 2025 - The Danish Consul General Klaus Juel Werner and two of his staff members from the Royal Danish Consulate General in Munich visited KIT to learn about KIT's strengths and to explore cooperation potentials. The leading role of KIT in quantum sciences and technologies was the focus of the visit.

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In the Shanghai Ranking, KIT confirms its strong position with three subjects ranked among the global top 50 and four more among the top 100.