Archive "Press releases"

29.08.2025

Quality of life in old age - think tank for good ageing in rural areas

In future, those affected will work together with BTU scientists at the practical research centre in Cottbus to find out how mobility, social integration into society and the health of older people can be improved. The launch ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at 3.30 pm in the "Startblock B2" start-up centre.

19.08.2025

The BTU Children's University on an excursion to Confiserie Felicitas

The children's university at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is also offering exciting activities during the summer holidays. On Tuesday, 26 August 2025, between 9:45 and 11:30 a.m., the theme is "From the bean to the bar - a visit to the SchokoLadenLand of Lusatia".

Children's University logo

23.07.2025

Award-winning for outstanding commitment in the STEM field

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) recognises special achievements by women in the STEM subjects - Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences and Technology. The ‘Best STEM Student’ 2024 award was presented in the Bachelor's and Master's categories as well as a special STEM prize.

22.07.2025

Studying as a beautiful and meaningful journey

Can art help to create social bonds and a shared connection to cultural heritage? Niloofar Soleymani from the international World Heritage Studies study programme at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) addresses this question in her master's thesis.

Niloofar Soleymani

18.07.2025

Open day at the chesco research factory

On Saturday, 19 July 2025, the Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (chesco) will once again open its doors to the public. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., interested parties will be given exclusive insights into the research factory and learn how work is being carried out on the drive technologies of tomorrow.

15.07.2025

"Cool lane" - Germany's first cycle path adapted to climate change

30 kilometres long, mostly cool, swimming opportunities and hardly any roads: On Saturday, 19 July 2025, the first cycle path in Germany adapted to climate change will be opened - the "Kühle Spur". The event with a science market is open to the public: 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the harbour in Großräschen in the Lusatian Lakeland.