Human traces in semi-arid environments such as the Kalahari have been linked to the presence of water in the landscape. However, low organic preservation and an uneven distribution of studied sites ha...

The KHO project members at Kiel University move across campus into two new office rooms with more space for storing samples and discussing research.

The EU’s first ‘Teaming for Excellence’ grant in the field of archaeology includes 2.5 million euros for Kiel.

In southern Africa, Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 5 (~ 130 − 71 ka) is a crucial period in the evolution of Homo sapiens but poorly documented in the central interior of the subcontinent. We report here…

Southern African Middle Stone Age research has largely focused on the region’s coastal caves and rock-shelters, while its semi-arid interior remains under-investigated due to the assumption of limi...

An opportunity for an academic position as a Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Professorship of the Deep History & Archaeology of Africa is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other ...

Germany is one of the most popular destinations for students and scholars worldwide, but those pursuing academic careers face significant hurdles to success.

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Die lange Vorlesungsnacht der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel mit Einblicken in aktuelle Forschung – kostenfrei und allgemeinverständlich. Das Motto in diesem Jahr lautet: „Mut!“

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Über das Projekt Die Emmy Noether-Gruppe “Kgalagadi Human Origins” startete im Juni 2021. Das auf sechs Jahre angelegte Projekt erforscht die Auswirkungen der extremen Klimaveränderungen im Mittel-…

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Am 26. September 2025 dreht sich europaweit wieder alles um die Wissenschaft. Auch in diesem Jahr laden die wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen der KielRegion zum Science Day im Rahmen des Science Summers ein – und bieten spannende Einblicke in die Welt von Forschung und Innovation.