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Portrait photo of Dr.-Ing. Ramona Riedel.

"First and foremost, you need a lasting passion for your chosen field of research"

Dr.-Ing. Ramona Riedel researches and teaches at the Faculty Environment and Natural Sciences at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) and is currently completing her habilitation. She is heavily involved in promoting young talent in the STEM sector. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February is an opportunity to introduce the scientist.

Notre-Dame lecture: Chief architect talks about the reconstruction

In December, the world celebrated the reopening of Notre-Dame. Now chief architect Pascal Prunet is coming to BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg to talk about the restoration on 11 February. The public is not only cordially invited to attend on site, the lecture will also be streamed live on YouTube!

Portrait photo of Prof. Dr Juliane Noack Napoles.

Successful living and literacy at the centre of BTU's new Graduate College

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is establishing the Graduate College "Enabling a successful life through basic education and literacy" (GrAl) with a kick-off event at its Cottbus-Sachsendorf site on Tuesday, 11 February 2025.

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Studying & Teaching

Apply now for the summer semester 2025!

The application portals for the summer semester 2025 are open: Prospective German and international students can now apply to study at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, starting on 1 April 2025.

BTU students involved in the redesign of the "Platz an der Sonnenuhr" square

Master's students of Architecture and Urban Planning are working together with the city of Cottbus and two planning offices to redesign a well-known city centre green space.

Welcome to BTU: International DAAD Scholars Gather for Exchange

BTU welcomes its new DAAD scholarship students from 23 countries, engaged in a wide range of fields. They enrich university life and contribute to the cultural diversity of the university.

International Student Activities

Make contacts and get inspired about how you can become active in many different student associations. Find the group of students matching your origin, interests and hobbies!

»Cottbus has become more than just a city to me; it feels like home.«

Roshni Bhatia first came to Senftenberg from India and then studied Environmental and Resource Management in Cottbus. This year she joined LEAG's Energy Master Trainee Programme.

Research & Transfer

Literacy and a successful life: Video interview with Prof. Dr Juliane Noack Napoles and Robin Jost

To mark this year's World Education Day (24 January 2025), Prof. Dr Juliane Noack Napoles and Robin Jost met to talk about what the ability to read and write has to do with a successful life.

Too much solar power: BTU researchers describe the extent of the problem

In order for the energy transition to succeed, it needs to be tightened up. To this end, a new study is focussing on the problem of overproduction of solar power. A team led by Prof. Dr Felix Müsgens...

BTU scientist with publication in renowned journal for pedagogy

Together with Ralf Parade from the University of Koblenz, PD Dr André Epp publishes a special issue in the highly respected Zeitschrift für Pädagogik (ZfPäd).

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BTU projects in aviation research eligible

The Centre for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (chesco) successfully submitted an application together with BTU chairs, partner institutions from research and companies.

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Successful physiotherapy research symposium

More than 250 physiotherapists from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland with an interest in science took advantage of the opportunity to exchange expertise in Senftenberg.

Campus & Life

The student snowflake ball was a complete success

BTU students, professors and staff members, alumni and ball guests from the region celebrated together and danced in the ballroom-turned-cafeteria on Campus Senftenberg

"I AM A.I." - Insights into the world of AI

The interactive exhibition ‘I AM A.I. - Artificial Intelligence Explained’ can be seen on the 2nd floor of the IKMZ on the central campus of BTU Cottbus until 30 March 2025.

Internationale Studierende des BTU Writers Club im IKMZ

BÜHNE acht - Culture and leisure on campus

Whether in the BTU Writers Club, at the games evening, in courses and workshops on acting and improv theatre - BÜHNE acht, Erich-Weinert-Straße 2 in Cottbus offers many opportunities to try things...

The BTU is involved in the new "Monopoly Cottbus" game

The brand new game features the Information, Communication and Media Centre (IKMZ) of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. It symbolises the entire university.

Active against right-wing extremism and discrimination

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is the first university in Germany to develop an "action plan against (extreme) right-wing influence".

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