A training session was conducted for IT students using the university’s innovative infrastructure with the aim of creating their own developments/startups. The process of creating mockups using 3D scanning, modeling, and printing technologies was covered in detail.

 Robot competitions were held at the Center for Innovative Development among teams of students from various colleges and universities.

An excursion for school students was held at the Center for Innovative Development. During the visit, the children learned about the possibilities of 3D modeling and 3D printing. They explored how a 3D scanner works and were introduced to the basics of robotics and operating mechanized manipulators

The Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI) in Essen

KWI International Fellowships for the duration of 6 months from 1 April 2026 until 30 September 2026.  

We invite applications from research fellows who have completed their PhD and have up to six years of post-doctoral experience.

 Knowledge of German is not required since the Fellowship Programme relies on a strong command of English.  

Selected fellows will receive a fellowship contract (not a full-employment contract) and a monthly allowance of 3.000 € (pre-tax). This allowance is intended to cover rent, insurances and living expenses. Partial reimbursement of travel expenses for arrival at and departure from KWI is also possible.

Researches in:

https://www.kulturwissenschaften.de/en/forschungsbereiche-am-kwi/

The application must be formulated in English and must contain a CV, a list of publications, a PhD certificate, and a proposal sketching your KWI project (up to max. 5.000 characters).   The application deadline is 29 August 2025, 24:00 (midnight, CET).

Fellowship details:

https://www.kulturwissenschaften.de/en/cfa-kwi-fellowships-2026/

https://www.kulturwissenschaften.de/en/kwi-international-fellowship-programmes/

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