On 6 and 7 May 2026, the iCampμs Cottbus Conference will bring together research institutions, businesses and decision-makers from the worlds of politics and industry for the second time to discuss innovative project ideas and actively drive forward structural change in Lusatia.

On Friday, 8 May 2026, the fourth Cottbus Europe Forum will take place at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg (BTU). This year, Dr Gregor Gysi will address the question of why many people in eastern Germany view the European Union with scepticism.

With new outdoor facilities and modern sports equipment, the Campus Senftenberg of the Brandenburg University of Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is becoming increasingly attractive. As a visible symbol of the bond between the university and the town of Senftenberg, these facilities are open not only to members of the university community but also to the general public.