On Friday, 8 May 2026, the fourth Cottbus Europe Forum will take place at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg (BTU). This year, Dr Gregor Gysi will address the question of why many people in eastern Germany view the European Union with scepticism.

With new outdoor facilities and modern sports equipment, the Campus Senftenberg of the Brandenburg University of Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is becoming increasingly attractive. As a visible symbol of the bond between the university and the town of Senftenberg, these facilities are open not only to members of the university community but also to the general public.

The Lausitz Science Park is celebrating a successful debut at HANNOVER MESSE 2026: with innovative projects, strong partners and international interest, Lausitz is establishing itself as a region of the future for industry, energy and technology.

As a child, he was fascinated by a flying brain in a science fiction series. Today, at the BTU, he is researching how machines can recognise human mental states and adapt to them. Between that early fascination and cutting-edge international research, a new chapter in artificial intelligence is unfolding.

“The Thought Machine: How to Embark on a Journey of Discovery with AI” – this is the title of the next event organised by the Student University of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), which will take place on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 3.30 pm on the main campus in Cottbus.

The fifth Conference on Neuroadaptive Technologies (NAT’26), organised by BTU, will take place from Wednesday to Friday, 22 to 24 April 2026, focusing on artificial intelligence – and the question of how it can be better adapted to human perception and decision-making processes.

In April, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg was delighted to welcome its new exchange students to the campus and, through a lively event, gave them a wide range of insights into their studies and campus life.

Nachhaltige Luftfahrt, Energiewende, Digitalisierung und industrielle Transformation stehen im Mittelpunkt der Messeauftritte der BTU. Auf der AERO Friedrichshafen sowie der HANNOVER MESSE präsentiert die Universität aktuelle Forschungs- und Transferprojekte aus diesen Bereichen und macht Innovationen aus der Lausitz sichtbar.

"My time at BTU was wonderful; above all, I have many positive memories and experiences from that time."

More than just music. Instrumental and Vocal Performance and Teaching teachers pass on their knowledge, fund talent and open up new avenues of expression. By studying at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), this vision becomes a career prospect.