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26.09.2024

Focus on the future of sustainable land use

On 26 and 27 September 2024, the Lusatian Future Forum on Land Use will take place for the first time at the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg.

BTU-Präsidentin Prof. Dr. Gesine Grande begrüßt die Teilnehmenden (Foto: Sascha Thor, BTU)

20.09.2024

STAR*PARADE FINALE a complete success: Lusatian start-up scene grows together

With a diverse audience of over 400 guests, the final of the Lusatian start-up competition took place at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg on September 19, 2024. In addition to the selection of the ten best pitches, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the Startup Lausitz start-up ecosystem was signed.

03.09.2024

It's about future-oriented land use in Lusatia

On September 26 and 27, 2024, the first Lusatian Future Forum on Land Use will take place at the Startblock B2 start-up center on the main campus of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Siemens-Halske-Ring 2, 03046 Cottbus. Interested parties can still register until Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Group visiting land use form in the field

23.08.2024

Heat in the city

A study at the BTU is investigating climate adaptation measures in Berlin from a socio-spatially differentiated perspective. As part of city walks, the project is building on ideas and reflections from the population.

Photo of Tempelhofer Feld at sunset with cyclists in the foreground

12.06.2024

Climate-neutral mobility on the car-free university day

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is once again taking part in the Germany-wide Car-Free University Day on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 11 am to 4 pm. All interested parties are invited to take part in a colorful hands-on program, meeting point: Cottbus main campus, Walther-Pauer-Straße 7, Interims-Mensa/FabLab area (garage complex).

 Poster + schedule for the Car-Free University Day 2024 at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Copyright: BTU, Department of Infrastructure and Mobility Planning

10.06.2024

Agroforestry in Lusatia: New paths for agriculture

How we can counter the effects of climate change in land use and agriculture is the subject of research in the AgroBaLa project. The project results will be presented to the public at a final event on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Domin farm in Peickwitz near Senftenberg.

Plowed field and trees in the background