Six researchers from Germany and Switzerland are making their way through Greenland’s eternal ice, including two scientists and a graduate of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU). The 40-day expedition “Spurensuche 2026” set off on 23 May 2026 on the historic west-east traverse from Ilulissat to Tasiilaq.

How can hospitals be reliably supplied even when wildfires make roads impassable, people have to be evacuated and, at the same time, the number of emergency patients is rising?

BTU is strengthening its role as a European pioneer in key future technologies for climate-neutral aviation. Through its research into hybrid-electric propulsion systems, hydrogen technologies, aircraft systems and sustainable mobility, the university is contributing its scientific expertise to a new European innovation partnership.

From 23 June 2026, prospective students at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) will have the opportunity to find out how a degree course in their chosen subject is structured. Under the motto “Try it first, then study”, the taster course offers an excellent insight into the content and procedures, special features and everything that is part of student life.

Open BTU: Public lecture on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at 5.30 pm, with Prof. Dr Astrid Schwarz at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU). Anyone interested is warmly invited to attend this free event.

Structural change in Lusatia requires digital innovation. At the 5G / Edge Cloud Day at the BTU in Senftenberg, the university and the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute will demonstrate how modern communications and data infrastructures are unlocking new potential for research, healthcare and industrial applications.

Hybrid-electric propulsion systems, sustainable aircraft technologies and new approaches to climate-friendly flying are the focus of the exhibition stand run by the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) and the Centre for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (chesco) at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026.

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is opening its doors at its main campus in Cottbus. On Tuesday 23 June 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm, visitors can look forward to a varied programme offering information on all aspects of studying.

How can we achieve a secure and sustainable energy supply? The 26th Brandenburg Energy Day brings together experts from the worlds of academia, business, politics and public administration at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) to discuss the future of energy infrastructure.

Pupils in Years 3 to 6 will embark on a journey of discovery beyond Earth on 10 and 11 June 2026 as part of the latest session of the Children’s University at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).