In the 2026/27 winter semester, five new professors will be joining BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, including the recipient of an ERC Starting Grant and an award-winning gerontologist. Their research focuses on 2D materials for AI hardware, climate-friendly concrete, high-quality care, psychosocial health in old age and the curiosity of primary school children.

On 1 November 2026, Robert Nissen will take up his post as Chancellor of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).

On Wednesday 4 November 2026, from 4.30 pm, the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, in collaboration with the Medical University of Lusatia – Carl Thiem (MUL-CT), invites you to a discussion on medicine, healthcare and digitalisation. – This time, the event will take place at the BTU’s main campus in the ZHG, Lecture Theatre A. Anyone interested is warmly welcome; registration is required in advance.