Events

Making cutting-edge sustainability research visible – that is the goal of the Eucor MobiLab Roadshow. In the cities of the five member universities of the trinational Eucor alliance (Universities of Freiburg, Basel, Strasbourg, Haute-Alsace and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) as well as in other cities in the Upper Rhine region, citizens have the opportunity to experience "hands-on science" and exchange ideas with researchers.
 
The traveling venue for the diverse program is the MobiLab – the mobile participation laboratory of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
 
The MobiLab will be visiting Mulhouse from October 9th to 11th
 
After its premiere in 2023, the "Eucor MobiLab Roadshow" is taking place for the second time with an expanded program. The German-French-Swiss Upper Rhine Conference provides financial support for the roadshow.
 
The Eucor team at KIT, the KIT Center for Humans and Technology (MuT) as well as the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change (KAT) at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) organize the roadshow.

Nachhaltigkeit im Spannungsfeld wirtschaftlicher
Interessen und sozialer Gerechtigkeit.

Nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung gilt als Leitbild – doch wer profitiert wirklich, und wer bleibt
außen vor? In einer Paneldiskussion beleuchten Expert:innen die sozialen und ethischen
Dimensionen urbaner Transformation zwischen Klimazielen, Marktinteressen und Teilhabe.

Auf dem Panel:
Prof. Dr. Christoph Bernhardt (Leibnizinstitut für raumbezogene Sozialforschung, Berlin)
Prof. Dr. Michael Janoschka (KIT, Institut für Regionalwissenschaft)
Prof. Dr. Daniel Lang (KIT, Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse)
Prof. Dr. Franziska Meinherz (KIT, Institut für Geographie und Geoökologie)
Dr. Johannes Müller-Salo (Universität Hannover, Institut für Philosophie)

Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil des Warm-Ups zur KIT Science Week 2025.

Making cutting-edge sustainability research visible – that is the goal of the Eucor MobiLab Roadshow. In the cities of the five member universities of the trinational Eucor alliance (Universities of Freiburg, Basel, Strasbourg, Haute-Alsace and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) as well as in other cities in the Upper Rhine region, citizens have the opportunity to experience "hands-on science" and exchange ideas with researchers.
 
The traveling venue for the diverse program is the MobiLab – the mobile participation laboratory of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
 
The MobiLab will be visiting Karlsruhe from October 14th to 19th
 
After its premiere in 2023, the "Eucor MobiLab Roadshow" is taking place for the second time with an expanded program. The German-French-Swiss Upper Rhine Conference provides financial support for the roadshow.
 
The Eucor team at KIT, the KIT Center for Humans and Technology (MuT) as well as the Karlsruhe Transformation Center for Sustainability and Cultural Change (KAT) at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) organize the roadshow.

This event takes place as part of the KIT Science Week.
 
On 30.09.2025 (14 - 14.30) there will be a short online meeting with all registered students - the actual event is on 14.10.2025 from 10-17.00. ECTS credits will only be credited in the winter semester 2025/26! You will receive more information on this at the online appointment on 30.09.25
 
FUTURE WALK
A history of tomorrow
The cooperating global society on planet Earth has turned the corner - global warming is limited to 1.65°C! The implementation of Agenda2030 has worked, poverty, hunger, social inequalities and injustices are a thing of the past. Biodiversity is regenerating in diverse urban ecosystems and new species are exploring liveable cities, clean air, fresh water and nourishing soils. Children are playing in the streets, geographical boundaries are giving way to cultural circles, diversity is colorful and neighborhood and solidarity are consumed. The anthropogenic impact and the ecological footprint of humans is grandchild-friendly and “Earth Overshot Day” is celebrated peacefully worldwide on December 31.
Learning future skills, vision and transformation competence has created the future and empowered a new generation of people to work towards shaping a sustainable co-, environment and afterworld.
Would you like to know more about this world? Become a part of it, be creative and help shape it yourself?
Then come to the Zukunftsraum (Quartier Zukunft, Rintheimer Straße 46, 76131 Karlsruhe) on October 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for a thought journey. From there, we will move through the city and end our journey at the Triangel on Kronenplatz. The interactive work phase, discussion and reflection will then take place there.
Workload for ECTS:
1 ECTS: Active participation + reflection report

This event takes place as part of the KIT Science Week 2025.   A somewhat different walk through Karlsruhe invites you to experience the city with all your senses, to pause and explore inner and outer spaces of tranquility. How do I move through the city, how do I perceive this space? How can I create spaces of calm both inside and out? Drawing on Karlsruhe's founding myth, we want to explore aspects of mindfulness and deceleration together for a livable city of the future. Our own experiences and the shared exchange about them are intended to open up personal creative scope and provide suggestions for urban design. The walk is in German language. Please register in advance.

This event takes place as part of the KIT Science Week 2025.   The workshop provides current insights into climate research and underscores the need for a transformation toward a climate-friendly society. The concept of the handprint will be introduced as a central element. Its goal is to permanently embed climate protection structurally through targeted engagement, making sustainable living easier for everyone. With the help of an action poster, participants will work in groups to develop their own approaches to engagement: an invitation to take an active role in advancing climate protection in Karlsruhe and beyond. Please register in advance. 

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.

This event takes place as part of the KIT Science Week 2025.   To mitigate the impending dangers of the climate crisis, a restructuring of the energy supply is necessary. A key question is whether a city like Karlsruhe can even undertake such a transformation. During the event, facts will be presented on individual topics, which will then be discussed with those present. Topics include security of supply, affordability, climate impact, and others. Each hour will be dedicated to a different subtopic. At the end, an attempt will be made to draw an overall picture from the partial results. Registration is not required.

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/

This event takes place as part of the KIT Science Week 2025.   We invite you to an After-Work Talk & Aperitif on Sustainable Nutrition! In a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy snacks and fascinating insights into the ecological and social aspects of our food choices. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss how conscious nutrition can shape urban spaces. KIT researchers will share insights from current projects, such as the Innovation Campus Sustainability, in a practical, understandable, and research-based way. Exchange ideas, discover new perspectives, and develop ideas for a more sustainable food culture with us! In German language. Please register.

The world is changing and Karlsruhe is changing with it. Heat waves, social issues, new technologies: How should Karlsruhe and the surrounding region make themselves fit for the future? In this dialog series, your ideas meet science. Discuss with other citizens and KIT researchers at various events about ways to a future worth living: openly, creatively and at eye level. Your perspective counts! A dialog for everyone who wants to have a say and help shape the future.
 
Main event Bürger:innendialog | 18.10.2025, 14:00 - 18:00 | TRIANGEL Transfer | Kultur | Raum  
accompanying dialog events Green oases against heat traps | 1.10.2025, 16:00 - 18:00 | Gastdozentenhaus (Engesserstr. 3, 76131 Karlsruhe) Tram, bike, air cab | 04.10.2025, 14:00-16:00 | ITAS (Karlstr. 11, 76133 Karlsruhe) What is good food worth to us? | 06.10.2025, 18:00-20:00 | ITAS (Karlstr. 11, 76133 Karlsruhe)  
The Citizens' Dialogue will be held in German! It is an event in the program of the KIT Science Week 2025, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science as part of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments.

Die wissenschaftliche Konferenz lädt Akteur:innen aus Forschung, Praxis und Politik ein, gemeinsam über die Gestaltung, Wirkung und Alltagsrealität von Reallaboren zu diskutieren. Im Mittelpunkt stehen:
 
Reallabore in gesamtgesellschaftlichen Spannungsfeldern   Reallabore in Zeiten disruptiven Wandels Reallabore in der Alltagspraxis Kunst, Kultur und hybride Experimentier- und Diskursräume Wirkungsanalysen, Transferlogiken, Evaluation und Standardisierung Wissenschaftskommunikation und gesellschaftliche Lernprozesse Treiber, Hürden und regulatorische Rahmenbedingungen  
Die Konferenz bietet auch Raum für praxisnahen Austausch, Reflexion und kollegialen Diskurs.