Jens Riedel of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has been appointed Professor of Spectrochemical Analysis at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU). One of the key areas of focus for the new chair will be battery recycling.

“Christall Floods” – When tears become music: a Baroque concert with the Ensemble Due sopra il Basso on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 6.30 pm in Teaching Building 4A, the Experimental Hall.

“Research. Discover. Get involved.” – this is the theme of Science Day in the state capital on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 12 noon to 6 pm. The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is helping to organise this event with an exciting and informative programme.

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.

We’re currently preparing the course catalogue for the next academic year, which will include our online short courses, our Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), and a new type of offer called microcredentials (short, focused courses that give you a official certificate for a specific skill or topic).

Forensic scientist Prof. Thomas Fischer from the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is analysing soil samples from illegal waste dumps to determine whether they are contaminated with mineral oil.

In this English-language online workshop, BTU doctoral and postdoctoral researchers will receive a practical introduction to using AI tools for research and academic writing, including opportunities, limitations, and ethical considerations.

In the summer semester 2026, the Graduate Research School (GRS) will offer a workshop series on »Data Science with Python«. PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines can gain valuable skills for both research and the job market. Our partner, eoda GmbH, offers a joint certificate upon completion of all sessions.

In 2026, GRS will again award mobility grants to doctoral students and postdocs in the early phase after their doctorate. In addition to conference attendance and short research stays, we also support participation in online conferences.