Open BTU Open university
In the summer semester of 2023, in addition to the social focus on structural change in Lusatia, the topics will include artificial intelligence, European educational cooperation, and water in the region.
Current BTU research approaches will be incorporated into the interdisciplinary lectures. With this educational format, which is open to all interested parties, the Centre for Continuing Education supports lifelong learning and funds the transfer of knowledge and ideas in the region by addressing socially relevant issues. In doing so, the BTU cooperates with other universities and institutions. After each lecture, there will be an opportunity for exchange with the speakers. Interested parties are cordially invited to participate in the wide range of events.
Program
May 10, 2023, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Online panel discussion "Europe and Lusatia".
Opening: Prof. Dr. Gesine Grande,President of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg
Speakers:
Dr. Christian Ehler,Member of the European Parliament
Anke Stahl,DAAD, Head of Department for Basic Issues Projects, Internationalization and Research, University Alliances
Prof. Dr. Michael Hübner, BTU, Vice President for Research and Transfer
Dr. Johannes Schmees,Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Section for Vocational Teacher Education, School Development and Educational Leadership
Moderation: Prof.Dr. Jan Hoffmann,BTU, Center for Law and Administrative Sciences (ZfRV)
Location: online access
April 19, 2023, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Staying together in change - shaping structural change socially (lecture evening)
Lecture 1: Crass Lusatia only with crass work!
Marco Bedrich,Manager of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) in South Brandenburg.
Lecture 2: Shaping transformation together. What can civil society achieve?
Dr. Anika Noack, Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development, Head of the Transformation Department.
Lecture 3: Who involves whom?
Dagmar Schmidt, Lausitzer Perspektiven, project manager/board chairperson
Lecture 4: Everything is changing - also work and life in Lusatia?!
Prof. Dr. Alexandra Retkowski, BTU, ChairSocial Services for Structurally Weak Regions
Moderation: Dr. Johannes Staemmler, BTU, Head of the Structural Change Department
Location: BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Audimax 2 (Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee 3, 03046 Cottbus)
03 May 2023, 17:30-19:00
Lecture: Artificial Intelligence - An Opportunity for our Region
Prof. Dr. Matthias Wolff, BTU, Chair of Communication Technology
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Magdalena Mißler-Behr , BTU, Chair ABWL, in particular Planning, Innovation and Foundation
Location: BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Audimax 2 (Konrad-Wachsmann-Allee 3, 03046 Cottbus)
Open BTU in review: Experience some of our highlights.
Open BTU in review: Experience some of our highlights.