From May onwards, the welcome series Good Morning, Karlsruhe! will also take place at Campus North.

The launch event will be held on May 12, 2026 and will open with a welcoming address by Professor Dr. Thomas Hirth, Vice President Transfer and International Affairs. The IScO team will provide information on important government documents and university processes as well as practical tips for everyday llfe. International researchers and academic guests are cordially invited to join, ask questions and start building connections.

Following a lunch break, participants will have the opportunity to visit the Energy Lab, one of KIT’s key large-scale research infrastructures and an important hub for developing and testing future-oriented energy systems.

Join us to get to know KIT, connect with the international research community, and feel at home from the very start!

Event Details:
 May 12, 2026 from 10:00 hrs - 12:00 hrs, followed by a lunch break and guided tour through the Energy Lab (separate registration required)

 Institute of Nanotechnology Main Building 640
Seminar Room 0-167
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen

 Please register for participation in an event via the link below.

Program at a Glance

10:00 hrs - 10:20 hrs: Welcome Address by Professor Dr. Thomas Hirth, Vice President Transfer and International Affairs
10:20 hrs - 10:50 hrs: Event Opening by Ms. Song Utz, Head of the International Scholars and Welcome Office (IScO and round of introductions with visiting scholars and researchers
10:50 hrs- 11:30 hrs: IScO Team Presentation and important information about settling in Germany, including government registrations, KIT internal processes, and services offered by IScO
11:30 hrs- 12:00 hrs: Individual counseling by the IScO team
12:00 hrs - 13:00 hrs: Lunch Break
13:00 hrs - 13:30 hrs: Visit to KATRIN or KARA 
13:30 hrs- 14:15 hrs: Energy Lab Tour
14:15 hrs - 14:30 hrs: Bus Campus Tour

Flyer on a table KIT
Good Morning, Karlsruhe! at Campus North