Events

In political debates and the media, issues such as migration, equality, climate policy, sexual self-determination, Ecology and diversity are presented almost exclusively as problems, as a burden on society. Economic growth through rearmament, on the other hand, is increasingly seen as the solution. How is this possible?

As part of our ongoing exploration of decolonising technical universities and sustainability transitions in the BTU4Future module this summer semester, we are delighted to welcome Professor Srinjoy Mitra (University of Edinburgh) as a guest lecturer.

As the chair of Sociology of Technology and the Environment, we warmly invite you to a public pop-up maker event and the closing of the exhibition *zusammen:schrauben – A Culture of Repair and Making* at CoLab!

On behalf of the FG Technology and Environmental Sociology, the FrauenOrte Brandenburg, the central Equal Opportunities Officer of the BTU and students of the BTU4Future module, we cordially invite you to the public opening ceremony of the women's place of Bilillee Machbuba at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg on 9 July on the main campus.

Many of today's crises - be it in relation to biodiversity, climate, democracy, migration or social justice - have a common origin: the capitalist economic system. Purpose, a film by Martin Oetting, follows two people who are trying to tackle the root of these problems by developing a visionary political project.

We are pleased to announce an upcoming guest lecture as part of the Just Energy Transition module. Dr Kalt will address the topic of Hydrogen and Energy Justice. Together we will explore the rise of a global hydrogen economy as a response to energy and climate crises, analysing who defines the pathways of hydrogen development, who benefits, and who bears the costs.

The "Making Sense of Citizen Sensing" forum invites you to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of citizen science projects in the measurement of quality of life. In a varied programme of keynote speeches, a data karaoke and working groups, we will engage in practical discussions with various stakeholders.

As part of this years "Just Energy Transition" Seminar, you are warmly invited to join us for a special session on "Energy Justice and Extractivism", where we'll explore current climate activism struggles and the broader implications of extractivist policies.

In the summer semester 2025, BTU4Future with guest lecturer Patricia Vester will focus on the topic of cultural sustainability and the critical reflection of different cultures of remembrance: a place to reflect on different perspectives on (colonial) history will be created around the Women's Place for Bililee Ajiamé Machbuba at BTU.

In Lusatia, hydrogen is currently being given a relevant role in the decarbonization of the economy and energy supply. But to what extent should Lusatia rely on hydrogen as the "new green coal"? Should hydrogen be used across the board as the "bread and butter" of the energy transition or only in individual areas as the "champagne" of the energy transition?