Karlsruhe Mayor Gabriele Luczak-Schwarz Invites You to Join “Wir forschen digital”
Karlsruhe’s Mayor for Science, Gabriele Luczak-Schwarz, is calling on people in and around Karlsruhe to sign up for the citizen panel “Wir forschen digital”.
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Visit of Helmholtz President Martin Keller at KIT
During his stay at KIT on March 11 and 12, the President of the Helmholtz Association, Professor Martin Keller, visited the Research Factory on the East Campus.
Insights and Exchange: Winter Colloquium 2026, KASTEL Security Research Labs
On February 25, the 2026 Winter Colloquium of the KASTEL Security Research Labs took place—once again an exceptionally successful evening of scientific exchange.
Kenneth Paterson at KASTEL Security Research Labs
Quantum Transition – Transformation or Loss of Control
The topic of quantum computing is gaining increasing importance in society. Questions such as “What advantages do quantum computers offer, and what risks do they entail?” are moving ever more into the focus of public discussion.
Gianluca Stringhini on Moderating Disinformation
As part of the “KASTEL Distinguished Lecture Series” hosted by the KIT Graduate School Cyber Security, Gianluca Stringhini hold a lecture on November 5 titled “Improving the Moderation of False Information and Influence Campaigns on Social Media.”
The Spy Who Came in from the WiFi: Beware of Radio Network Surveillance!
New Technology is Able to Infer the Identity of Persons with No WiFi Device on Them through Signals in Radio Networks – Researchers Warn of Risks to Privacy and Call for Protective Measures
Transatlantic Exchange on Election Security: U.S. Delegation Visits KASTEL Security Research Labs
On September 19, a delegation of U.S. election officials from 12 states visited the KASTEL Security Research Labs as part of an informational tour. The high-ranking officials were accompanied by representatives from the Aspen Institute Germany.
Cryptography Meets Culture: YRKS 2025 at KIT
On September 2nd and 3rd, 2025, the Young Researcher Crypto Seminar (YRKS) took place in the Senate Hall at KIT.
Programs as Mechanical Works of Art – “Code Beautiful Like a Clock” at the ZKM
As part of the opening event of the “Art, Summer, Technology” series hosted by Dr. Isabel Gallin (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology), the interactive installation “Code Beautiful Like a Clock” was on display at the ZKM | Center for Art and Media on Friday, July 11, 2025. The piece was developed by Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade (spokesperson for the KASTEL Security Research Labs) and Dr. Jeremias Mechler (KASTEL SRL researcher).
Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity: Europe’s Roadmap in Focus
Quantum computing is advancing at a rapid pace, signaling profound changes in IT security and digital sovereignty. As part of the INNO DAYS 2025, WIBU Systems AG hosted a moderated panel discussion on July 3, bringing together leading experts in cybersecurity, cryptography, semiconductor technologies, enterprise software, and quantum research.