Together with citizens and municipal representatives, experts from research and practice will discuss the future of the energy transition in the structurally changing regions of Lusatia and the Rhineland on Thursday and Friday, 9 and 10 October 2025, in the sports and culture barn in the Vetschau district of Raddusch in the Spreewald.

The 50th FrauenOrt is dedicated to the history of the Bilillee Machbuba enslaved by Prince Herrmann von Pückler: Together with the Frauenpolitischer Rat Land Brandenburg e.V. and the decolonial museum consultant Patricia Vester, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg will dedicate the plaque commemorating her history on the university's main campus on Wednesday, 9 July 2025.

What happens in a biogas plant? How is organic waste turned into electricity? And why is the circular economy more than just recycling? Prof. Dr Abendroth, Head of the Chair of Circular Economy at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, explains in an interview how biowaste is converted into energy - and what role microorganisms play in a sustainable future.

We are observing the current situation in the Middle East with great concern and dismay.

From 16 to 18 June 2025, Wrocław became a hotspot for international energy expertise: young scientists gathered for the 24th time at the International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering - Student Edition (EEEIC StEd).

The winners of this year's Shell Eco-marathon energy efficiency competition were announced on June 15, 2025. In the Prototype Hydrogen category, the Thaiger-Racing team won just ahead of the student BTU team Lausitz Dynamics. The latter took 2nd place with a proud performance of 964.3 km/m³. A great result!

Exciting insights, digital solutions for the energy transition: Science, business and politics came together at the second Annual Meeting of the Energy Innovation Centre (EIZ) on 10 and 11 June 2025. From the specialist programme in the Startblock to its own forum at the Brandenburg Energy Day, the EIZ showed how research is actively shaping structural change.

Experience an inspiring afternoon with Dr Johannes Staemmler, who will read from his book and provide exciting insights into visions for the future and structural change in Lusatia.

As part of the 25th anniversary of the Brandenburg Energy Day 2025, experts from business, science and politics will take stock of the current status of the energy transition on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

How can empty spaces become lively meeting places? Researchers from BTU are now tackling this question together with civil society, local authorities, culture, planning and students in the "AlterPerimentale" project. An excursion will take participants to the dilapidated railway station in Neupetershain on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.