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Institute of Visual Computing (IVC)

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Girls' Day 2025
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03.04.2025 Girl'sDay2025
Research team investigates changes in motion perception in space
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Forschungsteam untersucht Veränderung von Bewegungswahrnehmung im Weltraum
CrossComITS presents stories on cyber security at Digitaltag 2024
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Digitaltag - Projekt CrossComITS präsentiert sich mit zwei Lesungen
H-BRS at Gamescom: Encounter with the Neanderthal avatar
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H-BRS Stand 2024 auf der Gamescom 2024-08-22
GameJam 2024: Elastic heroes and creative masterpieces
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2024 GameJam IVC H-BRS
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.
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

Sensorium+

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

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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.

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Mon, 02. March 2026

Marie Bergmann: From First Lego League to professorship

Dr Marie Bergmann was presented with her certificate by President Marion Halfmann on 21 February 2026, which identifies her as Professor of Business Information Systems, in particular sustainability and digitisation.

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25.02.2026 Besuch Albert-Einstein-Gymnasium (AEG) - Gruppenfoto

Fri, 27. February 2026

130 pupils from AEG Grammar School discover the world of computer science at H-BRS

Around 130 Year 8 pupils from Albert Einstein Gymnasium (AEG) visited the Department of Computer Science at H-BRS. The school visit also marks the start of a special anniversary year: this year, the Department of Computer Science is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The anniversary will be marked with various events and activities. The students' visit marks the first item on the programme. The celebrations will continue on 12 June with another event.

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09.02.2026 Schulbesuch BK Troisdorf Vorlesung Cyber Security & Privacy

Fri, 20. February 2026

Georg-Kerschensteiner-Berufskolleg visits the Computer Science Department at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Sankt Augustin, February 2026 – Right at the start of the second half of the school year, three classes from the Georg-Kerschensteiner-Berufskolleg in Troisdorf visited the Computer Science Department at the Sankt Augustin campus of the H-BRS.

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Tue, 03. February 2026

Call for Participation: IFIP Summer School 2026 on Data Protection and Identity Management in Leuven

From 10 to 14 August 2026, the renowned IFIP Summer School on data protection and identity management will take place in the picturesque Flemish university town of Leuven. The host is KU Leuven, the alma mater of Prof. Stefan Schiffner, who teaches data protection and data protection technologies as an expert at H-BRS in the Department of Computer Science. 

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Events

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March
2026

tech4cognition conference - innovation2business.nrw

Lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and advice on tomorrow's technologies—as part of the “tech4cognition - innovation2business.nrw” conference, staff from H-BRS are organizing a workshop on the topic of wearables for patient monitoring.

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March
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik März 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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April
2026

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
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik Juni 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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23.

July
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik Juli 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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24.

September
2026

Fachbereichsratssitzung im FB Informatik September 2026

Der Fachbereichsrat lädt zu seiner Sitzung ein.

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IVC Publication

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.

Insights

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"Hochschulperle" for the new game studio

IVC Workshop Showroom Visualisierung

Transfer workshop in the Showroom Visualization

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Games Technology Network (GTN) Workshop

GTN Workshop Kultur

GTN meets culture “Games for future experiences”

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IVC presents showroom at nationwide Digitaltag 2022

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fringe ensemble meets IVC

Drummerin am Gig-Simulator

Usability-Tests on Mixed Reality at drummer's focus Köln

REACHY IS USED IN GERMANY

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Contact Institute of Visual Computing (IVC)

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

C163

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757 Sankt Augustin

E-mail

ivc@h-brs.de