A stroll through Berlin city centre on a hot July day – for most people, it’s a matter of putting up with it. For Susan Draeger, it’s a research question.

Culture is a crucial factor for the future of rural regions. Researchers at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg have, for the first time, provided comprehensive evidence of how cultural networks fund social participation, drive regional development and strengthen democratic cohesion.

BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is systematically expanding its range of degree programmes in the forward-looking field of rail transport. With a new specialisation within the Civil Engineering study programme, students will be able to acquire rail-specific skills from the 2026/27 winter semester onwards and gain qualifications for a growing professional field.