Outstanding KIT–ENSAM Student Among UFA Awardees
On 29 January, the Franco-German University (UFA) awarded eleven Excellence Prizes and six Best Thesis Prizes to outstanding graduates of its Franco-German programs at the German Embassy in Paris. The awards highlight academic excellence and the success of Franco-German cooperation in higher education and research. Among this year’s awardees is Florian Hoeft, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Arts et Métiers and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, who received an Excellence Prize awarded by the French National Federation of Public Works.
Visit of Arts et Métiers Metz at KIT
In November 2025, more than 50 students from Arts et Métiers Metz visited KIT. During a campus tour, guided visits to the wbk institutes, and stops at the university cafeteria and the Christmas market, they gained a broad insight into studying and student life in Karlsruhe.
We look forward to welcoming many of them to the Mechanical Engineering double degree program in the coming years!
Seminar “Circular Economy”
Arts et Métiers and KIT hosted a research seminar focused on the circular economy. The event highlighted cutting-edge approaches to building a sustainable industrial future. The seminar emphasized the importance of collaboration between research and industry to make the European economy more resilient and sustainable. The insights gained will directly inform the work of the GENIUS chair, supported by the French-German University (UFA).
Key Topics of the Seminar:
New and Recycled Materials/Materials Technologies: Showcasing advanced material technologies that promote the use of recycled resources and minimize environmental impact.
Production Systems and Manufacturing Technologies: Discussions on efficient, resource-saving production processes and modern manufacturing techniques.
System Design: Exploring eco-design, modular product design, functional economy, and reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS) as key drivers for a circular value chain.