About 5,000 new students are about to begin studies at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the 2017/18 winter semester. The traditional welcome ceremony for them and their families will take place on Friday, October 13, 2017, 6 pm at the Schwarzwaldhalle of the Karlsruhe Congress Center. Representatives of the media are cordially invited.
“Studies close to research and learning to identify problems independently, to tackle research problems, and to develop sustainable solutions at an early stage: This is what studies at KIT stand for. With our clear research-oriented profile, we prepare our students in the best possible way for responsible tasks – no matter, whether these will be found in society, industry, or science,” says the President of KIT, Professor Holger Hanselka. […]
Student Commitment at KIT
Prior to the start of the semester, all student representations organize orientation phases, O-phases for short, to facilitate the start at KIT for beginning students. The more than 90 student groups and associations of KIT contribute to the diverse campus life, from culture to sports to politics, and much more. “Successful and committed studies do not only cover education in the subject chosen and in interdisciplinary skills, but also the ability to take a broader view. For this, we offer our students a number of incentives and opportunities. Among others, it is possible to actively work in the student representations and to join university groups,” says the KIT Vice President of Higher Education and Academic Affairs, Professor Alexander Wanner. […]
The event will be in German.
In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.