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Vortragsreihe zu Transformative Cities vom 6.11.25 bis 6.2.26, Do. 14-15:30, hybrid, EPICUR-Partner.
Start of the Lecture Series "Transformative Cities"

How do cities tackle global challenges? In the new CuKnow lecture series, experts from EPICUR universities offer insights into sustainability, resilience and inclusion, including case studies and strategies. You can also participate in individual lectures.

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Person fotografiert Pflanze im grünen Unterholz mit Smartphone-App zur Pflanzenbestimmung.Julia Firmbach
Spotlight on Karlsruhe's biodiversity

Rediscover the city! KIT Science Week marked the beginning of a collaboration between MuT and the Natural History Museum. The biodiversity in Karlsruhe is highlighted by citizens photographing wild animals, plants and fungi.

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Gruppe in gemütlichem Raum des INTRO Cafés bei Vortrag zu "Nähe und Ferne" an Bildschirm mit Pflanzen.
CuKnow at the TRIANGEL-Stammtisch

Architecture as a space of experience: At the TRIANGEL format “Stammtisch” on October 8, 2025, Anna Keitemeier spoke about in-between spaces and liminality. In a relaxed atmosphere, space, time, and the body were reimagined.

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Niklas Heyden sitzt bei Sonnenschein auf orangener Sitzbank im Freien auf dem Kronenplatz, hält ein Smartphone.Alexei Makartsev
Heat protection via App

In summer, it can get uncomfortably hot in Karlsruhe. The BNN reports on the "Heat Companion" project by Niklas Heyden, which could provide relief in form of an app.

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