In the latest university ranking by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE), the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) once again receives top marks, in particular for its support at the start of studies. BTU students gave the ranked study programmes an average of 4 out of 5 points.

It was really packed! On Saturday, 10 May 2025, young and old alike took to the grounds of the Potsdam Science Park to get a taste of research at the 12th Potsdam Science Day. Over 40 Brandenburg educational institutions presented themselves to the public. Among them was the BTU, which was a crowd-puller with its programmes.

A fortnight ago, there was a widespread power outage on the Iberian Peninsula and in parts of southern France. In a technical analysis, Professors Mario Schenk, Kaveh Malekian and Harald Schwarz summarise the information currently available in the sense of a technology-oriented specialist discussion.

Hai Viet Le would like to use her scholarship to further her musical development. We introduce the 24-year-old scholarship holder.

Experts from BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and cooperation partners are investigating how home can be lived and shaped in a transfer series on the topic of social change and belonging in the "AlterPerimentale" project. The series of events will open on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Kunsthalle Lausitz.

There are two new radio-related projects at the BTU. The two initiatives "Free Radio for Cottbus and Lusatia" and "Radio Driving Licence" have been launched at the "Media Pedagogy: Aesthetic Practice in Social Work" chair. The next open editorial meeting will take place on 14 May at 5 pm.

The role of older people in environmental protection is the topic of a lecture by environmentalist and scientist Prof. Dr Hubert Weiger as part of the lecture series "Alt sein, na so?" (Being old, so what?) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, from 5.30 p.m. at the main campus of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

As part of the Cottbus European Talks, representatives from politics and society will be discussing the topic of "Lusatia as Europe's first "Net Zero Valley"" on Friday, 16 May 2025, from 3 p.m. at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).

Brandenburg is organising the first state-wide Startup Week from 5 to 9 May 2025. During this week, founders can gather ideas, actively exchange ideas and make valuable contacts at over 40 events. At the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, interested parties can find out more about artificial intelligence and law

"Research. Discover. Join in." - This is the motto of the Day of Science in the state capital on Saturday, 10 May 2025, from 1 pm to 7 pm. The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) will be taking part in the Potsdam Science Park with an exciting and informative programme.