Big events for a big year!

Celebrate with us over the next few months

Celebrating 200 years is really something special. So KIT has come up with some special events - for you and for its employees.

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Tuesday, 13 May 2025
14:00 - 16:00 
AI-based Translation – Advantages and Pitfalls
Workshop
INFORMATIKOM (Geb. 50.19), Seminarraum 1

In the course of this workshop of two hours’ duration, we will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of AI tools in German-English translations. We will have a look at different AI tools in daily practice and will discuss the advantages and limits of AI-based translation tools based on examples. At the end, we will draw conclusions as to how AI can be used optimally in daily routine translation.
 
The workshop will be part of the International Days 2025. Participation is cost-free.
 
The workshop in German particularly addresses employees of KIT, who have a good command of German and whose tasks include translations of texts into English.
 
Please register by mail to sprachendienst@intl.kit.edu and enter “Workshop” in the reference line. 

17:00 - 19:00 
Roundtable Africa: Potentials, Challenges and Opportunities of Education and Research Partnerships
Discussion
Triangel Transfer | Kultur | Raum - Kaiserstraße 93 / Kronenplatz – Raum: Space

Africa is at the beginning of an education and science revolution that can be accelerated through international cooperation. How strong partnerships between Germany and Africa can effectively support this transformation is the focus of our discussion today.
 
Our roundtable offers experts a unique platform to discuss the immense potential, challenges, and opportunities for building and deepening cooperation. They will give insights into new models for collaboration in the research and education sector which have the goal to support effective and competency-oriented growth of the African education and research sector.

Wednesday, 14 May 2025
© KIT Archiv
 
Anniversary exhibition "200 years of KIT - 100 objects. Parts of the whole. Selected objects from the history of KIT."
ZKM | Zentrum für Kunst und Medien
Lorenzstraße 19 …

The exhibition on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of KIT's foundation presents its history in 100 objects. This selection conveys the identity of KIT based on the development of its predecessor institutions. In the loose selection of exhibits, it becomes clear how KIT's current university mission evolved from the teaching of technology that began in 1825, and how large-scale research developed from the work begun in 1956 to develop a new energy source. The individual objects initially speak for themselves, without being forced into any particular order. Just browsing through them reveals such diverse aspects as the development of the scientific subject area, the teaching activities and also some details of everyday life in one of the largest and oldest scientific institutions in Germany.
 
The opening hours of the exhibition are based on the opening hours of the ZKM | Center for Art and Technology.

13:00 - 14:00 
International Coffee Break: International Buddy Program: Karlsruhe for beginners | Ask me anything for international degree seeking students
Coffee Lecture
International Student Hub am Berliner Platz, Geb. 01.90, Campus Süd

The International Coffee Breaks are the perfect place for students who want to go abroad and for international students who want to get settled in Karlsruhe.
 
Information about exchange programmes and stays abroad, networking, getting in touch with important persons at KIT and much more!
 
From 5 to 15 May 2025, without obligation, free of charge, with a good cup of coffee or tea and with a different focus every day.
 
Today: Leisure opportunities in the city and the region. Here you can find new ideas, networks and friendships. You can expect a short presentation on the International Buddy Program and lots of games about Karlsruhe and community building 
 
Location: Tulla-Halle (11.40) Organized by: INTL Buddy Program For whom? International students  
 
The Welcome & Integration Team (IStO) and the Admissions Team (IStO) are happy to answer questions from international students who have been admitted to KIT about starting, progressing and completing their studies.
📍 Location (new!): International Student Hub am Berliner Platz, Geb. 01.90, Campus Süd
🏢 Organized by: INTL, Team Willkommen & Integration (IStO), Team Zulassung (IStO)
🌍 For whom? International students in the Bachelor's or Master's program
 

15:00 - 16:30 
International Excellence Talks
Lecture
Geb. 30.41 Chemie-Hörsaal Nr. 2
Dr. Chris Funk, Direktor des Climate Hazards Center (CHC)

 
From Global Science to Local Action in Africa Lecture by Dr. Chris Funk, Director of the Climate Hazards Center (CHC) at the University of California   Abstract: In our modern world, so filled with distraction, it can be easy to forget the value of principles. Some simple ethical principles – like being kind to each other and helping those most in need – have laid the foundation of civilization. Some simple physical principles – like how warmer air holds more water vapor – help lay the foundation for climate hazard forecasting in a warming world. In our applied climate research, we have found that connecting these principles informs effective early warning systems. These systems take advantage of global scientific resources to inform local life-saving anticipatory actions. This is what we will talk about in this presentation.
 
From first principles, we can expect that tropical rainfall events in a warming world will become more intense. Yet, relatively few people appreciate how this process can intensify the impacts of large-scale climate variations. Over the past decade, frequent El Niño, La Niña and Indian Ocean Dipole events have produced extreme weather in eastern and southern Africa. Collaborators in the US, Europe and East Africa have been studying how climate change amplifies the strength of these teleconnections. We have also been combining these insights with the power of global climate models. This allows us to predict many extreme wet and dry rainy seasons. We can also integrate these forecasts with global satellite observations, thereby producing best-in-science agricultural outlooks.
 
But the most exciting part of the story comes in the last mile, when local meteorologists, agricultural experts, and media outreach developers craft advisories that can potentially reach millions of farmers. Stretching across countries, academic disciplines, and social groups, these information streams connect us, providing those in need with critical opportunities to adapt, manage weather risks, and be more successful. While many technical and societal challenges remain, these partnerships provide important examples of how science can contribute to society.
 
 
 
Dr. Chris Funk is the current recipient of the "International Excellence Award" and the "Fellowship of SCHROFF Foundation". With this award, KIT honours the renowned scientist for his outstanding interdisciplinary research.
 
We cordially invite you to the International Excellence Talk. The event will be held in English. Admission is free.

18:00 - 20:00 
Mobility Dating
Meeting
Audimax Foyer

The event for all outgoings and incomings: exchange experiences and insider knowledge with free drinks and snacks!
 
After a successful premiere, the IStO (International Students Office) invites you to the second "Mobility Dating" as part of the International Days. In cooperation with ESN (Erasmus Student Network), this event offers all exchange students of the academic year 2025/26 the opportunity to meet former outgoings and current incomings in a relaxed atmosphere with free drinks and snacks.
 
Students will receive further information and registration details via email. If you haven't received an email, please contact: erasmus-out@intl.kit.edu.
 
Are you generally interested in going abroad, but don't have a concrete plan yet? Then just come along to the coffee breaks or the Europe Day information table during the International Days!
 

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