Press releases

"First and foremost, you need a lasting passion for your chosen field of research"

Dr.-Ing. Ramona Riedel researches and teaches at the Faculty Environment and Natural Sciences at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) and is currently completing her habilitation. She is heavily involved in promoting young talent in the STEM sector. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February is an opportunity to introduce the scientist.

Portrait photo of Dr.-Ing. Ramona Riedel.

Notre-Dame lecture: Chief architect talks about the reconstruction

In December, the world celebrated the reopening of Notre-Dame. Now chief architect Pascal Prunet is coming to BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg to talk about the restoration on 11 February. The public is not only cordially invited to attend on site, the lecture will also be streamed live on YouTube!

Mobility needs of older people - research close to the people

Workshops with citizen participation help researchers to identify the mobility needs of older people as part of the cross-university AlterPerimentale initiative. Here, interested parties have the opportunity to actively participate in the research and contribute their experiences.

Group picture of all participants on stage

STEM in the focus of "Science meets school"

Around 210 pupils will be taking part in the popular event format for school classes at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) from 28-30 January 2025.

Pupil with her experimental setup in the lab

Lecture evening: The changing future

The public lecture series "Open BTU" on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the end of the winter semester will focus on modern futurology and transformation research as well as the promotion of future skills.

Portrait photo of Dr Edgar Göll.

FIRST® LEGO® League: Regional competition Spreewald-Lausitz at BTU

"AUF TAUCHSTATION" is the motto of this year's competition, in which around 150 young talents are taking part in 17 teams. They will all meet on Saturday, 25 January 2025, in Cottbus at the main campus of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. The students will be prepared for the competition and supported by clubs, research institutions and their schools.

Group photo at the award ceremony

5G for change in Lusatia

The iCampus at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is inviting industry partners to its 5G Day on 22 January 2025. The BTU's self-sufficient 5G network has been in operation since spring 2024. It can be used free of charge by regional companies. The focus will be on the advantages and opportunities this offers for commercial enterprises.

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