Events

Start your own #climatechallenge!
The #climatechallenge is aimed at people who would like to get more involved in climate protection and would like to hold their own workshop in their private or professional environment. In the approximately three-hour online training you will get to know the workshop format in more detail. Anyone who works or does voluntary work in municipalities, neighborhoods, clubs or parishes can take part. We also offer all participants in the training courses supervision for exchange and networking.
 
Places are limited. The training language is German. Participation is free of charge.
 
The organizer is the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change at ITAS. The #climatechallenge project is funded by the National Climate Protection Initiative.
 
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Als Teil der Europawochen Karlsruhe steht das MobiLab, das mobile Partizipationslabor, vom 8.-10. Mai auf dem Marktplatz und bietet ein buntes Programm an. Am 8. Mai präsentiert das Karlsruher Transformationszentrum (KAT) im und vor dem MobiLab verschiedene Nachhaltigkeitsaktivitäten zum Mitmachen und präsentiert Poster von Forschungsprojekten mit Europa-Bezug.

What is safety?
 
Safety is a key topic in many areas of science and technology, especially when it comes to managing and minimizing risks. But how do we determine when a technology or a final repository is safe enough? Is the safest repository the one that protects us, or is a suitable one sufficient? What does the "best possible site" mean in terms of safety and environmental compatibility?
Additionally, there is the question of how universally valid emission limits are set. Who has the authority to help decide what is considered safe or acceptable, and how are these decisions made?
Sophie Kuppler would like to discuss these questions with you.
 
WHEN? 13 May 2025 from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE? Karl9, Karlstraße 9, Karlsruhe Entry free, barrier free Starting with a keynote speech at 12 noon, you can join the discussion or leave at any time.  
“Tell me, ITAS” is a series of events organized by ITAS in which researchers move their workplace to Karl9 - Wissenschaftslokal für Technik und Gesellschaft or to the TRIANGEL Transfer | Kultur | Raum once a week and answer your questions about their research topics.

Start your own #climatechallenge!
The #climatechallenge is aimed at people who would like to get more involved in climate protection and would like to hold their own workshop in their private or professional environment. In the approximately three-hour online training you will get to know the workshop format in more detail. Anyone who works or does voluntary work in municipalities, neighborhoods, clubs or parishes can take part. We also offer all participants in the training courses supervision for exchange and networking.
 
Places are limited. The training language is German. Participation is free of charge.
 
The organizer is the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change at ITAS. The #climatechallenge project is funded by the National Climate Protection Initiative.
 
More information and registration

Der Tag der offenen Tür ist ein Wissenschaftsfest für die Öffentlichkeit und bildet den Auftakt für das Karlsruher Wissenschaftsfestival "EFFEKTE". Unter dem Slogan „Effektvoll am KIT“ stellt das KIT alle zwei Jahre Experimente und Labore vor und bietet Aktivitäten für Groß und Klein, Vorträge und Mitmachangebote sowie ein unterhaltsames Bühnenprogramm.
Beim Campustag stellen die KIT-Fakultäten ihre Studiengänge vor und bieten tolle Mitmachaktionen, Experimente, Führungen u.v.m. an. Natürlich kommen auch Themen wie Auslandsstudium, Karrierechancen, Bewerbung und Zulassung oder die Unterstützung beim Studieneinstieg nicht zu kurz. Auf Campustouren mit Studienberaterinnen und Studierenden lernt man die wichtigsten Einrichtungen des KIT kennen und kann Fragen zum Studium stellen. Die Hochschulgruppen präsentieren sich auf dem Forum und zeigen die Vielfalt des Campuslebens.

Start your own #climatechallenge!
The #climatechallenge is aimed at people who would like to get more involved in climate protection and would like to hold their own workshop in their private or professional environment. In the approximately three-hour online training you will get to know the workshop format in more detail. Anyone who works or does voluntary work in municipalities, neighborhoods, clubs or parishes can take part. We also offer all participants in the training courses supervision for exchange and networking.
 
Places are limited. The training language is German. Participation is free of charge.
 
The organizer is the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change at ITAS. The #climatechallenge project is funded by the National Climate Protection Initiative.
 
More information and registration

Kreativ- und Ideenwettbewerb für Schüler:innen der 5. bis 9. Klasse Stell Dir vor, Du bist im Jahr 2055! Wie sieht das Leben in Karlsruhe und Umgebung aus? Welche Technologien verwenden wir, und wie verändern sie unser Leben?  
Zum 30-jährigen Jubiläum des Instituts für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS) laden wir Schüler:innen ein, ihre Visionen und Ideen für die Zukunft mit uns zu teilen. Welche Wünsche und Vorstellungen hast Du für das Leben in 30 Jahren? Was ist Dir wichtig und vor allem, wie kann Technik dabei helfen? Sende uns Deine Idee! 
 
Reiche jetzt Deinen Beitrag bis 6. Juni 2025 ein und gewinne tolle Preise! 
 
Alle Infos unter: https://www.ka2055.de/

Die Tage des offenen Reallabors finden vom 30. Juni bis zum 6. Juli 2025 statt und möchten Interessierten Einblicke in die Reallaborarbeit vor Ort ermöglichen sowie die Sichtbarkeit der Reallabore und den Austausch zwischen den Reallaboren fördern. Mitmachen kann jedes Reallabor – im Sinne des Reallaborverständnisses des Netzwerks – im deutschsprachigen Raum und darüber hinaus, das Beiträge für eine Nachhaltige Entwicklung erarbeitet und Besuchende in der Aktionswoche für ein oder mehrere Tage willkommen heißt. Das Netzwerk "Reallabore der Nachhaltigkeit" wird mit einem Rahmenprogramm, Flyern und Sichtbarkeit auf der Website unterstützen.

Neue Technologien können unser Leben bereichern und angenehmer machen – sie bergen aber auch Risiken und Herausforderungen. Seit 30 Jahren forscht das Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse daran, wie sich die Potenziale von Technik nutzen und unerwünschte Folgen vermeiden lassen.

Zum Jubiläum hat das ITAS Maja Göpel eingeladen, eine der wichtigsten Stimmen im Feld nachhaltiger Entwicklung und Transformation. Die Wissenschaftlerin und Autorin spricht darüber, wie unsere Gesellschaft trotz Krisen und technologischer Umbrüche positiv nach vorne blicken kann.

www.itas.kit.edu/30Jahre

Eintritt frei, keine Anmeldung notwendig
 

Start your own #climatechallenge!
The #climatechallenge is aimed at people who would like to get more involved in climate protection and would like to hold their own workshop in their private or professional environment. In the approximately three-hour online training you will get to know the workshop format in more detail. Anyone who works or does voluntary work in municipalities, neighborhoods, clubs or parishes can take part. We also offer all participants in the training courses supervision for exchange and networking.
 
Places are limited. The training language is German. Participation is free of charge.
 
The organizer is the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change at ITAS. The #climatechallenge project is funded by the National Climate Protection Initiative.
 
More information and registration

Start your own #climatechallenge!
The #climatechallenge is aimed at people who would like to get more involved in climate protection and would like to hold their own workshop in their private or professional environment. In the approximately three-hour online training you will get to know the workshop format in more detail. Anyone who works or does voluntary work in municipalities, neighborhoods, clubs or parishes can take part. We also offer all participants in the training courses supervision for exchange and networking.
 
Places are limited. The training language is German. Participation is free of charge.
 
The organizer is the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change at ITAS. The #climatechallenge project is funded by the National Climate Protection Initiative.
 
More information and registration

Start your own #climatechallenge!
The #climatechallenge is aimed at people who would like to get more involved in climate protection and would like to hold their own workshop in their private or professional environment. In the approximately three-hour online training you will get to know the workshop format in more detail. Anyone who works or does voluntary work in municipalities, neighborhoods, clubs or parishes can take part. We also offer all participants in the training courses supervision for exchange and networking.
 
Places are limited. The training language is German. Participation is free of charge.
 
The organizer is the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change at ITAS. The #climatechallenge project is funded by the National Climate Protection Initiative.
 
More information and registration

Start your own #climatechallenge!
The #climatechallenge is aimed at people who would like to get more involved in climate protection and would like to hold their own workshop in their private or professional environment. In the approximately three-hour online training you will get to know the workshop format in more detail. Anyone who works or does voluntary work in municipalities, neighborhoods, clubs or parishes can take part. We also offer all participants in the training courses supervision for exchange and networking.
 
Places are limited. The training language is German. Participation is free of charge.
 
The organizer is the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change at ITAS. The #climatechallenge project is funded by the National Climate Protection Initiative.
 
More information and registration

KIT Science Week is entering its third round - from October 14 to 19, 2025, the motto is once again: Have your say! Join in! Join in the research! In 2025, the KIT Science Week will be all about the “City of the Future”. Smart cities, urban planning and architecture, sustainability, energy supply, mobility, digitalization... we look forward to the dialogue with you! All information about the program will be available from spring 2025.
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KIT Science Week is entering its third round - from October 14 to 19, 2025, the motto is once again: Have your say! Join in! Join in the research! In 2025, the KIT Science Week will be all about the “City of the Future”. Smart cities, urban planning and architecture, sustainability, energy supply, mobility, digitalization... we look forward to the dialogue with you! All information about the program will be available from spring 2025.
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This edition of the research meeting hour "Tell me, ITAS" is part of the KIT Science Week Programme and builds on current climate research and underscores the need for a transformation toward a climate-friendly society. The concept of the handprint is presented as a central element. Its goal is to permanently anchor climate protection structurally through targeted engagement, making sustainable living easier for everyone. The handprint invites you to take an active role in the transformation. ITAS researcher Markus Szaguhn will answer all your questions about the "handprint" and climate research. 
 
WHEN? 15 October 2025 from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE? MobiLab at Friedrichsplatz, Karlsruhe Entry free Starting with a keynote speech at 12 noon, you can join the discussion or leave at any time.  
“Tell me, ITAS” is a series of events organized by ITAS in which researchers move their workplace to Karl9 - Wissenschaftslokal für Technik und Gesellschaft or to the TRIANGEL Transfer | Kultur | Raum once a week and answer your questions about their research topics.

KIT Science Week is entering its third round - from October 14 to 19, 2025, the motto is once again: Have your say! Join in! Join in the research! In 2025, the KIT Science Week will be all about the “City of the Future”. Smart cities, urban planning and architecture, sustainability, energy supply, mobility, digitalization... we look forward to the dialogue with you! All information about the program will be available from spring 2025.
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Kreativ- und Ideenwettbewerb für Schüler:innen der 5. bis 9. Klasse Stell Dir vor, Du bist im Jahr 2055! Wie sieht das Leben in Karlsruhe und Umgebung aus? Welche Technologien verwenden wir, und wie verändern sie unser Leben?  
Zum 30-jährigen Jubiläum des Instituts für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS) laden wir Schüler:innen ein, ihre Visionen und Ideen für die Zukunft mit uns zu teilen. Welche Wünsche und Vorstellungen hast Du für das Leben in 30 Jahren? Was ist Dir wichtig und vor allem, wie kann Technik dabei helfen? Sende uns Deine Idee! 
 
Reiche jetzt Deinen Beitrag ein und gewinne tolle Preise! 
Die Preisverleihung zum Wettbewerb findet am 16.10.2025 im Rahmen der KIT Science Week im TRIANGEL Transfer | Kultur | Raum statt.
 
Alle Infos unter: https://www.ka2055.de/

KIT Science Week is entering its third round - from October 14 to 19, 2025, the motto is once again: Have your say! Join in! Join in the research! In 2025, the KIT Science Week will be all about the “City of the Future”. Smart cities, urban planning and architecture, sustainability, energy supply, mobility, digitalization... we look forward to the dialogue with you! All information about the program will be available from spring 2025.
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KIT Science Week is entering its third round - from October 14 to 19, 2025, the motto is once again: Have your say! Join in! Join in the research! In 2025, the KIT Science Week will be all about the “City of the Future”. Smart cities, urban planning and architecture, sustainability, energy supply, mobility, digitalization... we look forward to the dialogue with you! All information about the program will be available from spring 2025.
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The world is changing – and so is Karlsruhe. Heatwaves, social challenges, new technologies: How can Karlsruhe and the surrounding region prepare for the future? This dialogue series brings your ideas together with science. Join various events to discuss paths toward a livable future with fellow citizens and researchers from KIT – openly, creatively, and as equals. Your perspective matters! A dialogue for everyone who wants to take part and help shape what lies ahead.
 
Main event Citizen dialogue on 18.10.2025, 14:00 – 18:00 at TRIANGEL Transfer | Kultur | Raum   
and further corresponding dialogue events on 01.10.2025, 16:00 – 18:00 04.10.2025, 14:00 – 16:00 06.10.2025, 18:00 – 20:00 (locations not determined yet)
 
More information about the citizen dialogue events coming soon.
Please find more info about the KIT Science Week 2025 here.
 
Contact Marius Albiez (marius.albiez1∂kit.edu)

KIT Science Week is entering its third round - from October 14 to 19, 2025, the motto is once again: Have your say! Join in! Join in the research! In 2025, the KIT Science Week will be all about the “City of the Future”. Smart cities, urban planning and architecture, sustainability, energy supply, mobility, digitalization... we look forward to the dialogue with you! All information about the program will be available from spring 2025.
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