University and research location Kassel region
Research in the Kassel region
The Kassel region and therefore also northern Hesse are characterized by a strong networking between universities, research institutes and companies from.
Research focuses on renewable energies, digitalization and sustainable technologies. Major institutions such as the around 25,000 students,, Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE) and the Student Research Center (SFN) are the driving forces behind this forward-looking development.
Pioneering research facilities in Kassel
With around 25,000 students, the University of Kassel is a key research institution in northern Hesse. It stands out for its interdisciplinary approach and close cooperation with business and society. The university offers a broad range of subjects – from natural sciences and engineering to social sciences, humanities, art, and design. Its research focuses include sustainable development, renewable energy, digitalization, and social innovation. University-related institutions such as the Science Park Kassel promote collaboration between science and practice.
The Fraunhofer IEE in Kassel researches and develops concepts and technologies for the sustainable transformation of energy systems. The focus is on renewable energies, digitalization, sector coupling and energy-efficient solutions. Interdisciplinary teams are investigating storage and grid technologies, wind and solar energy, hydrogen and heating technology, among other things. In cooperation with industry, science and politics, the Fraunhofer IEE is driving progress to ensure a sustainable, reliable energy supply.
The SFN in Kassel is an extracurricular place of learning where pupils in years 5 to 13 work in teams to research current issues in science and technology. With the support of subject teachers and experts from universities and companies, they carry out their own experiments and develop projects in disciplines such as physics, astrophysics, geophysics, chemistry, biology, technology, computer science and mathematics. The aim of the SFN is to arouse curiosity and promote hands-on learning in order to provide young people with sound scientific and technical knowledge and research skills.
Research in industry-leading companies
The Kassel region stands for cutting-edge research which sets standards far beyond northern Hesse.
Volkswagen develops here State-of-the-art power electronicsRheinmetall develops forward-looking Defense systemswhile Airbus Innovative components for rotorcraft constructed. EAM examines Energy industry potential for the sustainable supply of tomorrowsera GmbH is driving the Hydrogen technology and the Paracelsus Elena Clinic is regarded as a leader in the field of Parkinson's research. Together, these companies form a powerful, interdisciplinary ecosystem that raises science, industry and health in Kassel to a new level of quality.
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