News 2026
IceCube Looks Deeper Into The Universe: Upgrade Enables New Neutrino Measurements
(12.02.2026)IceCube Looks Deeper Into The Universe: Upgrade Enables New Neutrino Measurements

KIT Researchers Contribute Key Components to theNew Instrumentation of the World's Largest Neutrino Experiment

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Climate Change Intensifies Heat Island Effect in the Tropics
(12.02.2025)Climate Change Intensifies Heat Island Effect in the Tropics

Researchers use machine learning to uncover accelerated warming in tropical cities and establish a basis for adaptation measures

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Sustainable Chemicals: Research Success Continues
(11.02.2026)Sustainable Chemicals: Research Success Continues

The ETOS future cluster receives EUR 12 million in new funding to advance the electrification of chemical production

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New Method Makes Economic Forecasts More Understandable
(09.02.2025)New Method Makes Economic Forecasts More Understandable

Researchers at KIT and HITS are developing a transparent procedure that makes the uncertainty of economic forecasts visible

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KIT Boosts Solar Power for Research
(05.02.2026)KIT Boosts Solar Power for Research

New 660 kWp rooftop PV system at Campus North powers energy research and computing infrastructure with clean electricity

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ERC Funding Brings Research into Application
(04.02.2026)ERC-Förderung bringt Forschung in die Praxis

Two teams at KIT receive European funding to further develop their ideas in biomedicine and materials science for practical applications

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Biomedical scientist Ron Kikinis receives KIT International Excellence Award 2026
(03.02.2026)Biomedical Scientist Ron Kikinis Receives KIT International Excellence Award

The US pioneer in computer‑assisted medicine will be honored with an award valued at up to  EUR 50,000 in material resources

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KIT Innovators Homecoming Enters Its Third Round
(30.01.2026)KIT Innovators Homecoming Enters Its Third Round

People with roots at KIT come together – Hesthaven: “We will continue to develop the network”

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connAIx Research School for Applied AI Launched
(28.01.2026)connAIx Research School for Applied AI Launched

New KIT location to promote the training of young researchers and accelerate technology transfer to industry

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KIT Ranks Among Europe’s Top 50 Universities
(28.01.2026)KIT Ranks Among Europe’s Top 50 Universities

QS Europe Ranking confirms KIT’s strong international standing and outstanding performance in research and employer reputation

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Fungi as a Building Material: KIT Examines Innovative Materials
(27.01.2026)Fungi as a Building Material: KIT Examines Innovative Materials

New Collaborative Research Center MYCO-BUILD researches and develops fungus-based construction materials – DFG funding of approximately 10 million euro

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Quantum Technologies: Karlsruhe Leading the Way in Germany
(26.01.2026)Quantum Technologies: Karlsruhe Leading the Way in Germany

International ranking names Karlsruhe and KIT as one of the top 10 quantum locations worldwide and in the EU

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Artificial Intelligence Predicts Success of Hip Surgeries
(22.01.2026)Artificial Intelligence Predicts Success of Hip Surgeries

KIT researchers develop AI model to study movement patterns – Analysis of gait biomechanics enables more personalized therapy and rehabilitation

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Trainees with Top Achievements
(22.01.2026)Trainees with Top Achievements

At the 2025 IHK awards ceremony, 16 KIT trainees were honored as the best in their year, with two also recognized as the best in Baden-Württemberg

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New Impetus for Resource-Efficient Circular Systems
(21.01.2026)New Impetus for Resource-Efficient Circular Systems

KIT flagship project develops solutions for resource-efficient circular systems to reduce the environmental impact of products and materials from the start

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„Cooperation Is the Catalyst for Innovation"
(20.01.2026)„Cooperation is the catalyst for innovation"

In his new role as Vice President for Energy at the Helmholtz Association, KIT President Jan S. Hesthaven discusses, among other things, the success of the energy transition

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Launching Climate-friendly Fuel Mixtures
(15.01.2026)Launching Climate-friendly Fuel Mixtures

At a pilot plant in Mannheim, renewable and fossil fuels are mixed according to demand, and CO₂ savings are measured for every delivery.

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State Graduate Center for Applied AI Nearing Establishment
(15.01.2026)State Graduate Center for Applied AI Nearing Establishment

New KIT location aims to advance the training of young researchers and accelerate the transfer of research results to industry

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Improving  Forecasts of Winter Weather Processes
(14.01.2026)Improving Forecasts of Weather Processes in Winter

An international measurement campaign led by KIT is exploring the dynamics of North Atlantic weather systems

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KIT Contributes Key Expertise to Fusion Alliance
(08.01.2026)KIT Contributes Key Expertise to Fusion Alliance

Baden-Württemberg joins the Fusion Research Alliance – KIT assumes a central role through its scientific expertise

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