Welcome to CuKnow

KIT Graduate School "Cultures of Knowledge for Resilience and Transformation"
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Gruppenfoto CuKnow-MitgliederThe KIT Graduate School "Cultures of Knowledge for Resilience and Transformation" (CuKnow) at the KIT Center Humans and Technology (MuT) connects PhD students from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering at KIT and offers a place for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange, learning, and research. Members critically analyze and question "knowledge" in science and society, engaging in dialogue with public stakeholders. MuT is a platform that facilitates interdisciplinary research on human-technology relations in the context of transformation processes.

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Semester program

Check out our brand new semester program winter 2025/26

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You are interested in Cultures of Knowledge? Apply now to become a CuKnow member!

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About CuKnow

Find more information about the doctoral program

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News

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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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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CuKnow Writing Week in Bad Liebenzell

From September 22 to 26, 2025, a writing retreat with six CuKnow doctoral researchers took place at the International Forum Burg Bad Liebenzell. In an inspiring setting, exchange, coaching, and impulses supported the work on their dissertations.

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CuKnow semester ending 2025

On July 17, the CuKnow Graduate School concluded the summer semester with a PI meeting, interdisciplinary method presentations, and an intercultural exchange barbecue. It was a successful end to the semester before the summer break.

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Contact

Spokesperson
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Ott
Chair of Economic Policy
Institute of Economics (ECON)
ingrid.ott∂kit.edu
 
Co-Spokesperson
Prof. Dr. Darko Jekauc
Head of the Health Education and Sport
Psychology Department (IfSS)
darko.jekauc∂kit.edu
 
Coordination
Hoai Truong M.A.
Anna Keitemeier M.Sc.
coordination∂cuknow.kit.edu
 
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Training / Events