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Group photo with scientists from Bar-Ilan University and BTU.

BTU and Bar-Ilan University aim to intensify research co-operation

A delegation of ten researchers from Bar-Ilan University (BIU) in Israel will be visiting the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) on 3 and 4 February 2026. Together with researchers from BTU, the guests will explore opportunities for closer collaboration.

Presentation of the honorary doctorate, on the photo (from left): Prof. Dr Oleksandr Kukhtenko, Rector of NUPh, Prof. Dr Sven Michel, the deputy Ukrainian ambassador, embassy counsellor Natalia Chernopaschenko.

Ukraine honours Professor Sven Michel's commitment to partnership

Prof. Dr Sven Michel, Head of the Chair of Therapy Sciences II at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the National University of Pharmacy (NUPh) in Ukraine. In addition, the BTU scientist was honoured with the Honorary Chevron of Ukraine.

Hemp defies drought: Sustainable harvest possible on barren soils in Brandenburg

Researchers from BTU and TU Braunschweig have shown that industrial fibre hemp can be grown successfully even under extremely dry and nutrient-poor conditions. The latest study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research, sheds light on the potential of the hemp variety Santhica 27 for sustainable agriculture in sandy soils.

Logo: Lausitz Science Park

Events

Jazz session at the Comicaze

05.02.2026 | 20:30

BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg at the E-world energy & water in Essen

10.02.2026 - 12.02.2026

Studying & Teaching

Successful regional competition of the First Lego League at BTU

The winners of this year's competition are Lego FrIEGs, Blyskavka and WeRobots. The two best have thus qualified for the next stage of the competition at the end of February.

Interessierte Zuhörer während der Lehramt-Präsentation

Successful Study Info Day in Senftenberg

Prospective students from Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Brandenburg came to BTU to find out about the university's Bachelor's study options.

Gruppenbild in der Sporthalle

A strong signal in favour of democracy, diversity and against interpersonal violence

Students and teachers jointly position themselves on the educational mission of the teaching profession in the teaching and support of diversity, democratic values and against violence.

With a view of the massive limestone pillars of 'The Twelve Apostles' (Photo: private)

Australian sun instead of Lusatian black ice

Michelle is studying to become a primary school teacher at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. She is spending the current semester at Deakin University in Melbourne.

BTU welcomes 70 exchange students for the winter semester

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is looking forward to welcoming numerous new exchange students again this year.

Research & Transfer

Compact AI-based hyperspectral camera

The research project "OASYS" is developing a compact, AI-supported hyperspectral camera that visualises chemical material properties in real time.

Bio-mining from Lusatia: BTU develops recycling process with bacteria and CO₂

Researchers at BTU are working on a new type of recycling process for electronic waste

Sustainable logistics for Berlin: BTU's young scientists honoured

Two graduates of the Urban and Regional Planning master's programme were awarded a prize at the prestigious Balg-Mächler Prize 2025.

BTU Prof. Dominik Lengyel appointed Corresponding Member of the German Archaeological Institute

The award recognises his internationally visible research achievements at the interface of archaeology, Architecture and digital visualisation.

Research from Lusatia for applications in space

BTU cutting-edge research goes into weightlessness: a new space project is researching how heat can be transported efficiently using electric fields, even without gravity.

Campus & Life

Students and employees celebrated together at the student snowflake ball in Senftenberg

Dancing and celebrating in magical light: the student organisation team from the Senftenberg Departmental Committee Round Table once again provided an unforgettable evening.

Find your voice - workshops on the occasion of the Brandenburg Women's Weeks

The BTU Equal Opportunities Office cordially invites you to two exciting workshops on 18 March and 22 April 2026 with vocal coach and anti-discrimination trainer Andrzej Profus.

Vertreter*innen von Ministerien, BTU und Studierendenwerk durchtrennen ein rotes Band

Canteen at the main campus in new splendour

Both on the ground floor and in the campus canteen on the upper floor, attractive meeting spaces have been created where students can eat, work and socialise.

Banner Sprachcafé

BTU language café - interested parties are cordially invited!

The meetings help to improve language skills and socialise in a relaxed atmosphere: Fridays between 17:00 and 18:30 on the 7th floor (foyer) of the IKMZ.

Eine Stipendiatin und ein Stipendiat lachend mit Urkunde in der Hand

DAAD scholarship holders met for an exchange at BTU

The students from various disciplines and countries of origin such as Bangladesh, India, Australia, Iran, Serbia, Cyprus and Nepal received their scholarship certificates.

Charta der Vielfalt
Familie in der Hochschule
Audit familiengerechte Hochschule seit 2009
Gütesiegel des DHV
Eunice - European University
Code of Conduct
HRK-Audit - Internationalisierung der Hochschule 2009/2010
Total E-Quality - Diversity