Press releases

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.

"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.

Diverse perspectives on memory

The 50th FrauenOrt is dedicated to the history of the Bilillee Machbuba enslaved by Prince Herrmann von Pückler: Together with the Frauenpolitischer Rat Land Brandenburg e.V. and the decolonial museum consultant Patricia Vester, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg will dedicate the plaque commemorating her history on the university's main campus on Wednesday, 9 July 2025.

Public lecture series explores responsibility for the climate

One of Germany's most renowned climate researchers Prof. Dr Hartmut Graßl will be discussing climate change and our responsibility with anyone interested in the public lecture series at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cottbus main campus.

Immerse yourself in the hidden world of microbes

The interactive travelling exhibition Bakteriopolis can be experienced at BTU and will be presented from 8 to 11 July 2025 at the Cottbus main campus and from 15 to 17 July at the university's Campus Senftenberg.

Banner for the travelling exhibition Bakteriopolis,

Teaching Day 2025 - What if ...?!

Open and unconditional discussion, sharing ideas and learning from each other - that was the tenor of the eighth BTU Teaching Day. Honouring outstanding achievements in studying and teaching was one of the highlights of the event.

Study Info Day provides exciting insights into BTU

A varied programme with information about studying awaits those interested on Tuesday, 8 July. 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cottbus main campus of the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).

Pupils with VR glasses find out more at BTU.