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03.12.2024

Long-distance structural change: conference focussed on transformation perspectives

More than 200 participants from research, politics and practice discussed the status of an economically, ecologically and socially sustainable transformation in the regions affected by the phase-out of lignite - the Rhenish, Lusatian and Central German mining areas - at the 2nd Transdisciplinary Structural Change Conference in Mönchengladbach on 27 and 28 November 2024.

Federal Minister Geywitz at the lectern

26.09.2024

Focus on the future of sustainable land use

On 26 and 27 September 2024, the Lusatian Future Forum on Land Use will take place for the first time at the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg.

BTU-Präsidentin Prof. Dr. Gesine Grande begrüßt die Teilnehmenden (Foto: Sascha Thor, BTU)

20.09.2024

STAR*PARADE FINALE a complete success: Lusatian start-up scene grows together

With a diverse audience of over 400 guests, the final of the Lusatian start-up competition took place at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg on September 19, 2024. In addition to the selection of the ten best pitches, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the Startup Lausitz start-up ecosystem was signed.

03.09.2024

It's about future-oriented land use in Lusatia

On September 26 and 27, 2024, the first Lusatian Future Forum on Land Use will take place at the Startblock B2 start-up center on the main campus of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Siemens-Halske-Ring 2, 03046 Cottbus. Interested parties can still register until Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Group visiting land use form in the field

23.08.2024

Heat in the city

A study at the BTU is investigating climate adaptation measures in Berlin from a socio-spatially differentiated perspective. As part of city walks, the project is building on ideas and reflections from the population.

Photo of Tempelhofer Feld at sunset with cyclists in the foreground