Press releases

Environmental protection in old age

The role of older people in environmental protection is the topic of a lecture by environmentalist and scientist Prof. Dr Hubert Weiger as part of the lecture series "Alt sein, na so?" (Being old, so what?) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, from 5.30 p.m. at the main campus of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

LAUSITZ AS A NET ZERO VALLEY?

As part of the Cottbus European Talks, representatives from politics and society will be discussing the topic of "Lusatia as Europe's first "Net Zero Valley"" on Friday, 16 May 2025, from 3 p.m. at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).

Simulation

12th Potsdam Day of Science - BTU will be there

"Research. Discover. Join in." - This is the motto of the Day of Science in the state capital on Saturday, 10 May 2025, from 1 pm to 7 pm. The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) will be taking part in the Potsdam Science Park with an exciting and informative programme.

BTU employees at an exhibition stand give visitors explanations on a drone for civilian use.

Open BTU focuses on biodiversity and biodiversity conservation

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg is taking part in the 33rd Cottbus Environment Week with its Open BTU public lecture series on Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The speakers are Prof. Dr Frank Wätzold, holder of the Chair of Economics, in particular Environmental Economics at BTU, and Christina Grätz, Managing Director of Nagola Re GmbH.

Portrait photo of Prof. Dr Frank Wätzold.

New lecture series deals with cultural heritage under pressure

How can historical monuments be protected from natural disasters? Dr.-Ing. Katja Piesker from the German Archaeological Institute will be addressing this question on 29 April 2025 from 7 p.m. in the Central Lecture Hall Building of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).

World-class guitarist makes guest appearance at the BTU in Cottbus

Music lovers are invited to a special concert experience on Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6 p.m. on the Cottbus-Sachsendorf campus of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) at Lipezker Straße 47. The internationally acclaimed guitarist Professor Goran Krivokapić will be performing in the concert hall of the Institute of Instrumental and Vocal Performance and Teaching.

Professor Goran Krivokapić with guitar.