The last Science Camps of the year took place during the fall break. For one week, young people at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) gained exciting insights into climate and environmental research as well as robotics.
At the Climate and Environment Science Camp, they conducted their own measurements and investigations and worked on projects focusing on topics such as water bodies, the urban climate, and climate policy. At the Robotics Science Camp, they got to know the humanoid robot NAO and programmed it themselves—from walking and speaking to dancing.
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On October 5, 2026, the Higher Education Forum on Digitalization (HFD) announced the winners of the “Digital Sovereignty” ideas competition. GenAi@KIT is one of three award-winning projects. In this article, we show how the core elements of our sovereignty strategy specifically fulfill the HFD’s “7 Theses for Practice.”
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What will the future of mobility look like?
At the “Futures Lab” Science Camp at KIT, young people developed their own ideas for sustainability, equity, and innovation in mobility. They explored current research on autonomous vehicles, traffic data, and new technologies; discussed people’s needs; and visualized their future scenarios using 3D printing and AI.
In this way, the science camp combined futures studies, technical development, and the users’ perspective.
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Digital People Interviews
In our Digital People Interviews, we introduce you to people who have immersed themselves in the digital world and are helping to shape it through new structures, their teaching, or their innovations.
Elisabeth Lampart
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The bwDigiRecht Legal Information Center focuses on the legal framework for digital higher education. Coordinated by KIT and jointly supported by universities in Baden-Württemberg, the institution offers statewide support in the practical analysis of current legal issues and the cross-university development of solutions.
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Kora Kristof
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Professor Dr. Kora Kristof assumed the role of Vice President Digitalization and Sustainability at KIT on March 1, 2023. Concurrently, she holds the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) at KIT. Since 2026, she has also served as acting Scientific Director of the ZML. (NL01/2026)
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Alexander Mädche is a professor at KIT’s Institute of Information Systems (WIN), where he heads the Human-Centered Systems Lab. In his interview, he discusses the MenschKI! project and the impacts he expects from the integration of generative AI into the workplace. (NL03/25)
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