Archive "Press releases"

29.04.2026

DLR Space Show Delights Children and Teachers

The audience experienced hands-on science at three completely sold-out events of the DLR Space Show, organised by the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) on 27 and 28 April 2026 at the Staatstheater Cottbus.

A view of the stage at the State Theatre, a man holding a drink inside a spaceship.

29.04.2026

Public lecture examines extremism on social media and gaming platforms

The Open BTU series continues on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, with a topical subject. Anyone interested is invited to attend the talk by Matthias Heider from the Institute for Democracy and Civil Society in Jena at the Central Lecture Theatre Building on the main campus of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).

24.04.2026

A sporty opening: Fitness park on the BTU campus in Senftenberg

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.

Prof. Dr Peer Schmidt, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at BTU, and Melanie Haschock from the University Sports Centre cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the fitness circuit.

22.04.2026

A cartoon vision became research

As a child, he was fascinated by a flying brain in a science fiction series. Today, at the BTU, he is researching how machines can recognise human mental states and adapt to them. Between that early fascination and cutting-edge international research, a new chapter in artificial intelligence is unfolding.

21.04.2026

Be well prepared to handle crisis situations

A new certificate course combines strategic management, crisis communication and technological tools to create an interdisciplinary learning programme. This practical course prepares students, Staff Members working in government departments, local politics and public administration, as well as volunteers, for the challenges of modern crisis management.

A teacher explains using a digital whiteboard

20.04.2026

Pupil university expedition into the world of artificial intelligence

“The Thought Machine: How to Embark on a Journey of Discovery with AI” – this is the title of the next event organised by the Student University of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), which will take place on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 3.30 pm on the main campus in Cottbus.

A portrait photograph of Dr Svetlana Meissner.