News and Announcements

Chemnitz public transport provider CVAG will be on strike from Friday, 27 February 2026, 00:00 until Saturday, 28 February 2026, 03:00.

A large number of bus and tram connections are expected to be cancelled.

If you have an exam on Friday, make sure to allow significantly more travel time.

Further information can be found in the CVAG press release.

Würth Elektronik eiSos invites students to the Student Day at the embedded world 2026 trade fair in Nuremberg.

Date and time:
12 March 2026, 09:00–15:30

Location:
NürnbergMesse Exhibition Centre
Meeting point: WE Info Counter, Hall 2, Booth 110

What to expect:

• Free entry to embedded world
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day
• WE scavenger hunt across the exhibition with prizes
• Sufficient free time to explore the trade fair
• Award ceremony and get-together at the end
• Dedicated home base: WE Info Counter (Hall 2, Booth 110)

The Student Day is aimed at prospective engineers and technicians who would like to gain insights into Würth Elektronik eiSos and learn about current developments and trends in the electronics industry.

Application deadline: 06.03.2026
Registration: www.we-online.com/studentday

Participation is free of charge. Places are limited.

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The 11th Interdisciplinary Symposium for Women in STEM Fields (ISINA) will take place at Chemnitz University of Technology on 18–19 March 2026. The symposium is aimed at female students, early-career researchers and experts from academia, business and industry.

The programme includes:

• high-quality expert lectures from different scientific disciplines,
• hands-on workshops such as Body Language and Empowerment, Resilience in Everyday Working Life, AI in Science and EU Research Funding,
• presentations of individual career paths and insights into interdisciplinary research.

Participation fees:

• Female students (up to Master’s or Diploma level): EUR 30
• Doctoral candidates: EUR 70
• Female research assistants: EUR 120
• Female professors: EUR 150
• Female specialists from industry: EUR 300

Online registration is now open. The registration deadline is 7 March 2026:

https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/gleichstellung/projekte/isina/anmeldung.html.en

ISINA 2026 will be held as an on-site conference at Chemnitz University of Technology. Further information is available on the official website:

https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/isina

If you have any questions, please contact the organisers via e-mail at isina@….

Chemnitz University of Technology is a member of the EU university alliance Across, which also includes the University of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The International Office (IUZ) provides special Erasmus+ funding for a semester abroad in winter semester 2026/27.

The funding includes:

• a monthly grant of EUR 700
• travel cost support
• an additional monthly grant of EUR 250 for students with “fewer opportunities” (further information at mytuc.org/fzmp)

Applications can be submitted online from now until 31 March 2026 via a special application procedure. Further details and the link to the online application can be found at mytuc.org/znyg.

Information about the partner university is available on the University of Banja Luka website: University of Banja Luka – Incoming Students and Staff.

If you have any questions, please contact the International Office:
Email: erasmus@…

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There is an enquiry regarding a free webinar with CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research). CERN is one of the world’s largest research centres for particle physics and operates, among other facilities, the Large Hadron Collider to investigate fundamental questions in physics.

In an approximately one-hour webinar, career paths and entry opportunities for students would be presented.

If you are interested in such a webinar, please contact us by email at: fsretit@…

On 21 and 22 January 2026, public lectures will take place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology as part of the appointment of the Professorship in Digital and Circuit Engineering.

All students of the faculty are invited to attend the lectures.

Venue: Room C25.185

Schedule:

• 21 January 2026
  09:00 – Teaching demonstration (Dr Andreas Becher)
  09:45 – “It's All About Power”
• 22 January 2026
  09:00 – Teaching demonstration (Prof. Dr Thomas Kämpfe)
  09:45 – “Memory-Centric Computing”
• 22 January 2026
  11:30 – Teaching demonstration (Dr Tai Fei)
  12:15 – “Modern FMCW Automotive Radar Signal Processing: From Range–Doppler to AI-Enhanced Perception”
• 22 January 2026
  14:00 – Teaching demonstration (Prof. Dr Oğuzhan Urhan)
  14:45 – “Hardware-Accelerated Low-Bit Depth Motion Estimation for Real-Time Video Encoding”

The final discussion of the appointment committee will take place at 16:30.

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At the end of the semester, the student councils’ winter ball takes place. All students and members of TU Chemnitz as well as external guests are invited to a festive evening of music and dancing.

• Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
• Time: 18:00–00:00 (latest entry 18:45, start 19:00)
• Ort: transit Club, Reichenhainer Str. 1, 09111 Chemnitz
• Dress code: Evening wear (formal)

Tickets:

• Pre-sale: TUC students €10 | staff member / external guests €15
• Box office: €15

The pre-sale takes place in January at the canteen on the TU campus:

• Pre-sale start: Monday, 12 January, 10:00–15:00
• Pre-sale periods: 12–16 January and 19–21 January

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The ASA programme has opened its new application round. From 1 December 2025 to 20 January 2026, students and young professionals aged 21 to 30 can apply for over 100 international project placements. Several projects focus on renewable energy.

Examples include:
– India: Expanding rural renewable energy supply through microgrids
– Kyrgyzstan: Promoting sustainability in local agricultural communities
– Colombia: Developing agrivoltaic systems for a clean energy future
– Namibia: Researching green hydrogen and sharing knowledge

The programme consists of a three- to six-month project phase in countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and South-Eastern Europe, along with preparatory and follow-up seminars. A total of 280 scholarships are awarded each year.

Further information and the full project list can be found in the project search tool: asa.engagement-global.de/de/projektfinder

For questions, the free application hotline is available Monday to Thursday 10:00–16:00 and Friday 10:00–15:00 at +49 30-2548….

In the winter semester 2025/26, as part of the TUCAcademy, a block seminar will take place in preparation for the Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony 2026. The seminar focuses on children from Chemnitz who were rescued from Nazi Germany between December 1938 and summer 1940 through the Kindertransport programme.

Participants will independently research and present the biography of one of these children. The seminar includes an introduction to archival research and a visit to the Chemnitz City Archive. The results will form part of a hybrid exhibition, which will be published on the “Tacheles” project website and displayed on roll-ups at the Diversity Day of Chemnitz University of Technology in May 2026.

Further details about the seminar, including the schedule (starting in early November) and implementation, can be found on the TUCAcademy website: TUCAcademy – Kindertransports Seminar.

The International Office (IUZ) of Chemnitz University of Technology is again offering a range of information events in the winter semester 2025/26 on studying and internships abroad, Erasmus+, and funding opportunities.

You can find all dates on the flyer and the IUZ website. A highlight is the International Day on November 4, 2025 starting at 1:45 p.m. in lecture hall C10.113 (“Orangerie”), featuring student experiences, scholarship information, and presentations from partner universities.

Further sessions cover topics such as worldwide study abroad programs, Erasmus+ funding, and organizational guidance. All events take place in the Central Lecture and Seminar Building, Reichenhainer Str. 90, Room C10.113 (formerly 2/N113).

For personal advice on study or internship opportunities abroad and funding, please contact Oliver Sachs: oliver.sachs@…

On 8 January 2026, students of the ET/IT faculty will have the opportunity to visit Infineon Technologies Dresden and gain insights into current fields of work and development.

Programme:

• Welcome and introduction to the site and career opportunities
• Lecture on hardware accelerators (Digital Design Department)
• Tour of the Failure Analysis Laboratory with insights into MEMS, pressure and gas sensors
• Light refreshments in the Infineon canteen

At a glance:

• Date: 8 January 2026
• Time: 9:30–14:30 (punctual arrival required)
• Location: Königsbrücker Straße 180, 01099 Dresden
• Meeting Point: 9:15 in building 15 ( Map )
• Travel: self-organised
• Language: English
• Registration: required

Further information on the excursion as well as registration details can be found at:
Exkursion] Infineon Technologies Dresden

The Faculty of Mathematics invites you to this year’s Christmas lecture (Held in German). Under the title „Weihnachtliche Strömungen: wenn Mathematik ins Fließen kommt“, Prof Dr Fleurianne Bertrand will give a talk on mathematical phenomena related to flows.

The event will take place on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, at 17:15 in lecture hall C10.114 of the Central Lecture and Seminar Building.

2025_Weihnachtsvorlesung_Bertrand.pdf

The Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program (STIPT) offers students the opportunity to gain unique insights into state-of-the-art production and research in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. The program includes a four-month course program at a Taiwanese university followed by a two-month internship at TSMC, a world-leading company in the semiconductor sector.

Funding:
€700 per month as a subsidy towards living costs
€1,500 as a subsidy towards travel costs

Application period:
15 November – 12 December 2025 (12 noon)

The application form, modalities, and further details about the STIPT project can be found at:
https://www.leo.tu-dresden.de/en/stipt/

Important: Since the last application round, an electronic reference from a relevant person (e.g. professor or lecturer) is required. This person will receive a link to complete the reference form and must be named during the student's application. Please inform the person in advance to ensure timely submission. Applications without a reference will be considered incomplete and rejected.

For students from the following fields:

• Electrical Engineering
• Microelectronics
• Nanoelectronics
• Materials Science
• Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Equipment Engineering
• Automation Technology / Automation Engineering
• Robotics
• Sensor Technology
• Physics
• Chemistry 

Contact:
E-mail: International.leosachsen@…
Phone: +49 351 463…

Experience the world of automation and energy engineering up close. On 11 December 2025, we warmly invite all students of Automation and Energy Engineering to visit the Festo Experience Centre in Chemnitz. From 08:30 to 15:00, an engaging programme awaits you, including specialist presentations, live demonstrations, and insights into tomorrow’s technologies. Take the opportunity to connect theory and practice and learn directly from experienced experts.

During the shared lunch, you will also have the chance to network with the speakers and other participants.

Summary:

• Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
• Time: 08:30–15:00
• Location: Festo Experience Centre Chemnitz, Wildparkstraße 1A, Chemnitz
• Participants: Institute of Automation Engineering – approx. 30 master’s students, bachelor’s students, and university staff
• Programme:
  • Theoretical session
  • Practical session
  • Lunch
  • Networking

The Student Council elections at Chemnitz University of Technology will take place from December 8 to 10, 2025. All students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology are invited to vote for their representatives for the 2026/2027 term.

Polling stations will be open on several days across campus – take this opportunity to participate and strengthen the voice of your student body!

• Monday, December 8, 2025, 09:00–18:00, StraNa, Room 1/367
• Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 09:00–18:00, Campus, Room 2/N001
• Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 09:00–18:00, Campus, Room 2/N001

Every vote matters – make sure to take part and have your say!