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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

03.12.2025 Ausstellung des ZAT an der H-BRS

Mon, 05. January 2026

Insights into assistive technologies: ZAT Rhein-Ruhr presents current research

On 3 December 2025, the Zentrum Assistive Technologien (ZAT) Rhein-Ruhr at H-BRS, together with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems (A2S) and the Institute for Cyber Security & Privacy (ICSP), organised an exhibition that offered interested parties insights into current research work in the field of assistive technologies. The aim of the event was to present new developments, particularly in cognitive assistance systems, and to facilitate direct exchange between researchers, experts and the general public.

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Thu, 25. December 2025

Ho Ho Hackathon @ H-BRS

On 19 and 20 December 2025, a hackathon was held at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, modelled on the IETF hackathons. The participants worked in three project groups on security and network-related issues with a strong practical focus. In addition to the technical implementation, the main focus was on professional exchange.

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DAAD-Preis 2025

Fri, 12. December 2025

DAAD Prize 2025 for international students goes to Pallavi Aithal Narayan

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) is awarding the DAAD Prize 2025 to Pallavi Aithal Narayan, a student from India enrolled in the Master's programme in Autonomous Systems (MAS). With this prize, the university honours outstanding academic achievements and exceptional social commitment on the part of international students.

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25.11.2025 Workshop-Woche mit Gästen aus Jordanien

Mon, 08. December 2025

Workshop week with guests from Jordan and Lebanon

From 24 to 27/28 November 2025, H-BRS welcomed guests from Jordan and Lebanon. The reason for the visit was two ongoing DAAD Ta'ziz short-term projects, each of which included a workshop at H-BRS.

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2025 Carolin Pohl (H-BRS) am International Day in der VGU

Fri, 05. December 2025

Year in review: Partnership with the Vietnamese-German University

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg looks back on an intensive year of cooperation with the Vietnamese-German University (VGU). H-BRS is a founding member of the German consortium association of the VGU and has been involved in the development of joint study programmes for many years. The cooperation agreement, which has been in place since 2016, was successfully extended for another five years this year.

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Events

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March
2026

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

IVC and A2S convene academia, industry, and practitioners at “Transfer Impulses @ H-BRS 2026”, focusing on visual computing, AI, and robotics, complemented by live demos from labs and showrooms. Company pitches and the subsequent discussions create opportunities for collaboration and project development.

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IVC und A2S gemeinsames Event

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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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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