What's next for water in the region?

The upcoming event organised by Wasser Cluster Lausitz e.V. and BTU will focus on the revitalisation of water bodies in the Lower Spree region. On Tuesday, 14 October 2025, Thorsten Weidner, former Manager of the Lower Spree Water and Landscape Management Association, will discuss current challenges and solutions in the region.

Logo of the BTU Children's University

BTU Children's University asks "What to do with our plastic waste?"

At the upcoming children's university at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 in Senftenberg and Thursday, 16 October 2025 in Cottbus, everything will revolve around the topic of plastics.

Focus on artificial intelligence: Media Law Days 2025 in Cottbus

60 experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges of digital technologies in the justice system at BTU on Thursday and Friday, 9 and 10 October 2025. In particular, the focus will be on the legal, ethical and practical issues surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in court proceedings.

Logo: Lausitz Science Park

Events

Travelling exhibition provides information on EU funding in the federal state of Brandenburg

25.08.2025 - 15.10.2025

Opening of the Welcome and Registration point for international students – For a smooth start into a new chapter

08.09.2025 - 30.10.2025

Start of the semester in Senftenberg for students and Staff Members

15.10.2025 | 19:00

Studying & Teaching

Study orientation with "BTU-live" on 14 and 15 October 2025

The new BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg program helps students explore their future study options and make confident educational decisions.

The DAAD Prize 2025 goes to Master's graduate Fatemehsadat Toghraie

Fatemehsadat Toghraie from Iran, a master's student in biotechnology at BTU, received the €1,000 DAAD prize on October 6, 2025.

Start with NEUGIER

On October 6, the BTU opened the 2025/2026 academic year at Cottbus City Hall and welcomed its new students.

New language learning opportunities for students and staff in the 2025/26 winter semester

The ZES (Central Language Facility) is offering a wide range of foreign language courses in the 2025/26 winter semester.

A sign of diversity and tolerance

The rainbow and anti-racism benches will be inaugurated at Kulturcampus Sachsendorf, supported by staff and student initiatives.

Research & Transfer

Focus on artificial intelligence: Media Law Days 2025 in Cottbus

On October 9 and 10, 2025, 60 experts will gather at the BTU to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in the justice system.

Future Energy Month

Exciting formats for all target groups await visitors, ranging from cinema and quizzes to excursions to research laboratories and a high-profile closing debate.

More than 150 participants discuss future opportunities through natural climate protection in Brandenburg

At the “Natural Climate Protection” conference in Brandenburg, experts discussed how climate resilience and new value creation can be promoted together.

Weimar Excellence Initiative 2024

On October 6 and 7, 2025, the second seminar of the Weimar Excellence Initiative 2024 took place at the BTU.

International conference on preservation and design

100 experts from 12 countries discussed the relationship between Architectural Conservation and Architecture.

Campus & Life

AI meets the classroom

Max Grünebaum Foundation's "Research Theatre" pilot project brings Cottbus schoolchildren closer to artificial intelligence

Gruppenbild im Puschkinpark vor dem Lauf

78 enthusiasts took part in the DAK company run for the BTU

The team of employees and students enjoyed the sport. Even though it was not primarily about placing, the fastest BTU team of three achieved second place out of 771.

Night of the creative minds 2025

A record number of visitors attended the BTU event, which encouraged participants to think and get involved throughout the night. 3,200 guests took part in the 17th “Night of Creative Minds” at the...

Interview with BTU alumnus Sascha Lademann

The head of the Startup Lab Schwedt in a BTU Alumni Interview

Portraitfoto Prof. Gesine Grande

The BTU positions itself against all forms of violence and discrimination

University is aware of its special responsibility for its students and employees, also in view of current social developments.

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Familie in der Hochschule
Audit familiengerechte Hochschule seit 2009
Gütesiegel des DHV
Eunice - European University
Code of Conduct
HRK-Audit - Internationalisierung der Hochschule 2009/2010
Total E-Quality - Diversity