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Launch of a new dual Master’s degree programme for the Teaching Degree for Primary Education

Minister Schüle and Minister Hoffmann welcome students to an event organised by the Brandenburg University of Technology in Senftenberg

The first study sessions for the Sorbian/Wendish course with their lecturer, Julia Běrink.

Future Sorbian/Wendish teachers are starting their degree courses at the BTU

From the current 2026/27 winter semester, the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) will be launching a course in Sorbian/Wendish as a teaching subject as part of its Bachelor’s degree programmes for the Teaching Degree for Primary Education. The first students were warmly welcomed to the Campus Senftenberg/Zły Komorow on 8 October.

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12.6 million euros for inventors: Lusatia launches its largest learning lab in Cottbus

On Saturday, 10 October 2026, the LausitzLabs will launch at Start Block B2 in Cottbus. From day one, the BTU has been investigating how the concept drives structural change. With the LausitzLabs, a coherent and scalable educational ecosystem is being established in Lusatia for STEM, media and digital education, as well as democratic participation.

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The social economy at a crossroads? Crises, frustration and new beginnings in times of upheaval

13.10.2026 | 18:00 - 20:00

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Enrolment for the language courses running alongside your degree programme for the 2026/2027 winter semester is available from now until 25 October 2026

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‘Architizer Vision Award 2025’ for Mobina Mirzaee

The student on the Master’s programme in Urban Design and Sustainable Revitalisation received the award for her architectural concept ‘Plaza Tehran’, which she developed at BTU.

Physics Study Prize for BTU doctoral candidate

Björn Riedel was awarded the prize, worth 1,000 euros, for his successfully defended Master’s thesis on the topic ‘Heteroepitaxial Growth of Samarium Oxide Nanoislands on Copper (111)’

Research & Transfer

From the BTU laboratory to the Brandenburg Innovation Award 2026

BTU-spin-off has been awarded the Brandenburg Innovation Prize 2026: quantum grade materials [qgm]

BTU expertise in sustainable plastics

The Senftenberg team led by Prof. Axel T. Neffe is involved in the development of a plastic that contains renewable raw materials and can be broken down in a controlled manner after use.

BTU structural engineer provides new insights into an ancient palace in Ethiopia

How tall might buildings have been around 2,800 years ago? A new, interdisciplinary study by the DAI and the BTU provides reliable structural findings on this subject for the first time.

From tumour to muscle cell

BTU researcher discovers a new approach to treating childhood cancer

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"Sustainability is not a trend, but a necessity."

Members of the public are supporting the ‘Heat in the City’ project: during heatwaves, they document what hot days feel like at specific locations and in sun-drenched spots in Berlin city centre.

Campus & Life

Enrolment Ceremony and Start of the New Academic Year

On 28 September, the BTU welcomed more than 2,000 new students with a warm “Welcome to the BTU”. There are now around 7,700 young people studying at the university.

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Interview with BTU President Gesine Grande on the occasion of her second term in office

Gesine Grande explains why she decided to stand for a second term and why she feels such a strong connection to the BTU. She talks about highlights, plans and challenges.

High-level delegation from Pakistan visits the BTU to learn about its strategic focus and structural transformation

A delegation of representatives from the management of Pakistani universities, led by the Manager of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, visited BTU on 9 September.

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Podcast: What does healthy ageing sound like?

The ‘Zukunft.Gestalten.Leben’ podcast, part of the Alterperimentale project, takes listeners to places where decisions are being made about what a good life in old age might look like in Lusatia.

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The Night of Creative Minds at the BTU

"Energy & Change" is this year’s theme. A varied programme awaits all those who are curious and fans of the NDKK at the Information, Communication and Media Centre (IKMZ).

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