Civil clause — dezentrale

The University of Kassel is already planning cooperation with defense companies

22.10.2026 by Christoph Hepp

Rheinmetall and KNDS are considered as possible partners for a new dual study program. While the University of Kassel is still discussing a new version of its civil clause, the planning is already underway. According to participants, the companies were not explicitly confirmed in a Senate meeting. Die Universität Kassel plant ein … ▷

“This is exhausting the students”

08.06.2026 by Jörg Bernhardt

The Senate of the University of Kassel has on 01. June approved a draft amendment to the civil clause. This was 2013 decided as a voluntary commitment, according to which research and teaching should exclusively serve civilian goals. The new draft is intended to overcome the dividing line between civil and military purposes and thus deviates … ▷