https://www.b-tu.de/ de Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:35:12 +0200 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:35:12 +0200 news-32128 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:21:47 +0200 https://www.b-tu.de/en/news/article/32128-dezentrale-unterbringung-gefluechteter-menschen-ist-moeglich-und-bietet-vorteile A BTU study shows that decentralised accommodation for refugees in Brandenburg is feasible and has been shown to offer them advantages over living in collective accommodation. Nevertheless, the state continues to house refugees predominantly in collective accommodation. This is shown by the final report on the VASiB collaborative project carried out by BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. A BTU study shows that decentralised accommodation for refugees in Brandenburg is feasible and has been shown to offer them advantages over living in collective accommodation. Nevertheless, the state continues to house refugees predominantly in collective accommodation. This is shown by the final report on the VASiB collaborative project carried out by BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. ]]> news-32047 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:12:26 +0200 https://www.b-tu.de/en/news/article/32047-mathematik-trifft-basketball-btu-forscher-optimiert-spielplaene-fuer-den-brandenburgischen-basketballverband When three basketball teams face each other on a match day, there is more Mathematics involved than one might initially think. A scientist demonstrates how mathematical research from the university can bring direct benefits to amateur sport in the region. When three basketball teams face each other on a match day, there is more Mathematics involved than one might initially think. A scientist demonstrates how mathematical research from the university can bring direct benefits to amateur sport in the region. ]]> news-32042 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:36:12 +0200 https://www.b-tu.de/en/news/article/32042-spelt-vegetables-cocoa-more-childrens-university-field-trip-to-confiserie-felicitas It’s a real treat for little foodies: pupils aged 8 have the chance to visit Schokoladenland Felicitas in Spremberg-Hornow during the summer holidays. There are still a few places left for the event on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. It’s free of charge. You’ll need to make your own way there. Complete registration now! It’s a real treat for little foodies: pupils aged 8 have the chance to visit Schokoladenland Felicitas in Spremberg-Hornow during the summer holidays. There are still a few places left for the event on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. It’s free of charge. You’ll need to make your own way there. Complete registration now! ]]> news-32040 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:42:43 +0200 https://www.b-tu.de/en/news/article/32040-ki-und-citizen-science-btu-forschung-macht-smartphones-zu-werkzeugen-fuer-eine-nachhaltige-landwirtschaft A BTU dissertation shows how smallholder farmers can use three smartphone photos to reliably estimate the yield of their coffee harvest: a cost-effective approach with potential for agriculture worldwide. A BTU dissertation shows how smallholder farmers can use three smartphone photos to reliably estimate the yield of their coffee harvest: a cost-effective approach with potential for agriculture worldwide. ]]> news-32038 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:58:29 +0200 https://www.b-tu.de/en/news/article/32038-alterperimentale-erhaelt-foerderung-fuer-weitere-drei-jahre BMFTR to continue to fund the Transfer Initiative until 2030: successful interim review paves the way for the expansion of regional innovation structures BMFTR to continue to fund the Transfer Initiative until 2030: successful interim review paves the way for the expansion of regional innovation structures ]]> news-32032 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:18:27 +0200 https://www.b-tu.de/en/news/article/32032-femlights-btu-ausstellung-macht-erfolge-der-frauenfoerderung-sichtbar From 5 to 31 August 2026, the BTU will be hosting the ‘FEM*Lights @ BTU’ poster exhibition at the Information, Communication and Media Centre (IKMZ). Seventeen large-format posters will showcase female researchers and the results of the Female Professors Programme III. The exhibition is open to the public free of charge during the IKMZ’s regular opening hours. From 5 to 31 August 2026, the BTU will be hosting the ‘FEM*Lights @ BTU’ poster exhibition at the Information, Communication and Media Centre (IKMZ). Seventeen large-format posters will showcase female researchers and the results of the Female Professors Programme III. The exhibition is open to the public free of charge during the IKMZ’s regular opening hours. ]]> news-32009 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200 https://www.b-tu.de/en/news/article/32009-btu-doctoral-candidate-bjoern-riedel-honoured-with-physics-study-prize The Berlin Physical Society (Physikalische Gesellschaft zu Berlin e.V.) has awarded the 2026 Physics Student Prize to Björn Riedel from the chair of Applied Physics and Semiconductor Spectroscopy at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU). The Berlin Physical Society (Physikalische Gesellschaft zu Berlin e.V.) has awarded the 2026 Physics Student Prize to Björn Riedel from the chair of Applied Physics and Semiconductor Spectroscopy at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU). ]]> news-31779 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200 https://www.b-tu.de/en/news/article/31779-btu-team-lausitz-dynamics-energieeffizient-bei-internationalem-wettbewerb-1 At one of the world’s largest energy efficiency competitions, the student team Lausitz Dynamics from the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) secured victory in the Prototype Hydrogen Fuel Cell category. The Shell Eco-marathon Poland took place from 24 to 28 June 2026 at the Silesia Ring in Kamień Śląski. At one of the world’s largest energy efficiency competitions, the student team Lausitz Dynamics from the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) secured victory in the Prototype Hydrogen Fuel Cell category. The Shell Eco-marathon Poland took place from 24 to 28 June 2026 at the Silesia Ring in Kamień Śląski. ]]>