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Girls' Day 2025

Research team investigates changes in motion perception in space

Forschungsteam untersucht Veränderung von Bewegungswahrnehmung im Weltraum

CrossComITS presents stories on cyber security at Digitaltag 2024

Digitaltag - Projekt CrossComITS präsentiert sich mit zwei Lesungen

H-BRS at Gamescom: Encounter with the Neanderthal avatar

H-BRS Stand 2024 auf der Gamescom 2024-08-22

GameJam 2024: Elastic heroes and creative masterpieces

The Institute of Visual Computing (IVC) is a research-oriented institute that focuses on the design and development of key technologies in the areas of computer graphics, human-computer interaction, computer vision, visualization, and augmented/mixed/virtual reality. The institute conducts both basic and applied research, thus creating the basis for successful knowledge and technology transfer and practice-oriented, high-quality teaching.

News

Mitmachen bei der Online-Studie: Emotionale Erfahrungen in virtuellen Szenen

Partizipative Insektenforschung durch kreative Bürgerbeteiligung in Museen (PInBiM)

Citizen Science in Action: Exploring Insects Together

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The IVC invites you to gamble in the Game Studio

Inclusion Meets Innovation: New Research Project Launched at H-BRS

KI Workshop bei der 5. Dr. Hans Riegel-Akademie

From algorithm to virtual AI avatar - how generative AI and AR change teaching and learning spaces

Press releases

Open Project Day: Computer Science programme

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Wed, 10. April 2024

Welcome Master students SoSe 26

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science! These are our new Master's students in the summer semester 2026. We wish you all a successful degree programme!

Thu, 02. April 2026

IVC beteiligt sich am Forschungsprojekt DECURA zur digitalen Unterstützung in der häuslichen Pflege

Wie kann digitale Unterstützung in der häuslichen Pflege sicher und selbstbestimmt gestaltet werden? Mit dieser Frage beschäftigt sich das Forschungsprojekt DECURA. Das IVC ist Teil des interdisziplinären Konsortiums.

11.03.2026 Jungstudierende des Rhein-Sieg-Gymnasiums im Fachbereich Informatik an der H-BRS

Tue, 31. March 2026

Young students from Rhein-Sieg Gymnasium impress in the Computer Science department

At the start of the summer term, lecturer André Kless from the Department of Computer Science at H-BRS once again welcomed a group of enthusiastic young students from Rhein-Sieg-Gymnasium who are successfully attending courses alongside their school studies. As early as the 2025/26 winter term, six students on the BCSP programme had already impressed with their outstanding achievements.

Transfer Impulses @ H-BRS | 2026 | Visual Computing, AI & Robotics

Fri, 13. March 2026

Transfer Impulses 2026 at H-BRS: Exchange with Perspective

Around 60 guests, short impulses, impressive demos and many conversations about concrete applications: at “Transfer Impulses @ H-BRS 2026,” the Institute of Visual Computing and the Institute of AI and Autonomous Systems demonstrated how dynamic the exchange between research, technology and practice can be.

Fri, 06. March 2026

Patrick Lenzen successful at GI theme evening

Cologne – Business informatics student Patrick Lenzen from the Department of Computer Science (H-BRS) has successfully completed his bachelor's colloquium. In his thesis entitled Automation and Optimisation of Frontend Unit Tests with the Help of Artificial Intelligence, he examined how AI methods can make software testing more efficient.

Events

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Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik April 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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May
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik Mai 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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June
2026

Save the date: 30 years of the Department of Computer Science 12.06.2026

The Department of Computer Science is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Save the date: 12 June 2026Further information on the programme, schedule and registration will follow at a later date. We look forward to celebrating this anniversary together.

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June
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Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik Juni 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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July
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Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik Juli 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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September
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik September 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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October
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik Oktober 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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November
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik November 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

At the Institute of Visual Computing (IVC), we are proud of our extensive collection of scientific publications resulting from numerous research projects funded by the institute itself and by external partners.

The IVC has produced a wealth of scientific publications stemming from a wide range of research projects. These publications are the fruits of our commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding in the fields of computer graphics, human-computer interaction, computer vision, visualisation and augmented/mixed/virtual reality.

Our research outputs are a direct result of both Institute-funded initiatives and projects supported by external funding sources. These projects form the backbone of our academic contributions, fostering innovation and contributing to the wider scientific community.

Explore our extensive library of academic publications that demonstrate the breadth and depth of our research endeavours. From ground-breaking developments in medical imaging to interactive virtual reality applications, the IVC is dedicated to shaping the future of visual technologies.

Publication list of the IVC