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Christmas Lecture of the Faculty of Mathematics
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.
IUZ Info Events on Studying Abroad
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@…
Stories of the Chemnitz Kindertransports 1938–1940
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.
ASA Scholarship for Projects in Renewable Energy
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….
Past News
Funded Exchange Semester in Taiwan and Internship at TSMC during Winter Semester 2026/27
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…
Festo Experience Centre
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
Student Council Elections – Your vote counts!
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!
Winter Party
The Student Councils ET/IT and Mechanical Engineering warmly invite all students, staff and alumni of both faculties to the Winter Party. Join us for a relaxed afternoon with warm drinks, Stollen and cookies as we round off the year together. The event will take place at the PEB Studentenkeller (student club).
Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Time: 16:00–20:00
Venue: PEB Studentenkeller (Reichenhainer Straße 35/37, 09126 Chemnitz)
SWM Robotics Live Stream: Jobs & Theses
Stadtwerke München are offering insights into their robotics project featuring Spot, the robot dog by Boston Dynamics, through a live stream. Students can learn more about well-paid working student positions (EUR 20.42/h) and fully funded thesis opportunities (EUR 1,000/month) in robotics, sensor technology, automation and digital inspection.
The live stream allows participants to gain a direct look behind the scenes, assess potential opportunities and ask questions about possible tasks or thesis topics.
Live stream on 9 December, 16:00 (German)
Register or find more information here
Electronic Elections at Chemnitz University of Technology – Every Vote Counts
The electronic elections at Chemnitz University of Technology will take place between 20 November 2025, 12:00, and 27 November 2025, 12:00. Students will elect their representatives for the Senate, the Extended Senate, the Faculty Councils, and additional committees and deputy positions.
The online voting system is accessible during this period via the following link:
https://uniwahlen.tu-chemnitz.de/
Important: Access to the voting system is only possible from within the university network. Please use Eduroam on campus or connect from outside via the TU Chemnitz VPN.
Log in with your TUC user ID and password. After logging in, select “Stimme jetzt abgeben” (“Cast your vote now”) to enter the online system. Please ensure that you are unobserved while voting to maintain confidentiality.
If you do not have access to a suitable device, you may use the university’s computer pools:
Computer Pools of TU Chemnitz
The public vote count will start on 27 November 2025 at 12:00 at the Election Office, Straße der Nationen 62, Room A10.111.
Further information is available on the Election Office webpage:
Election Office of TU Chemnitz
Future of Medical Technology in Chemnitz and Southwest Saxony
The two-day event “Future of Medical Technology in Chemnitz and Southwest Saxony” will take place on November 13 and 14, 2025. Organized by Buntspeicher, Chemnitz University of Technology and MEC-ABC GmbH, the event aims to connect companies, researchers, and students, and to provide practical impulses for the development and application of medical technology in the region.
Day 1 – Chemnitz
Venue: die fabrik chemnitz, Zwickauer Straße 145, 09116 Chemnitz
Time: November 13, 2025, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The first day includes the presentation of the Health Campus Chemnitz and two workshops led by Michael Kaiser (Biosaxony e.V.) and Dr. Nadine Leistner (MEC-Academy). Topics include manufacturing requirements and opportunities in medical technology, the path from research idea to marketable product, and relevant legal aspects. Students of Medical Engineering can gain early practical insights. The session concludes with insights from Julia Garn (imk Health Intelligence GmbH).
More information and registration: Eventbrite – Day 1
Day 2 – Zwönitz
Venue: Buntspeicher Zwönitz, Speicherstraße 1, 08297 Zwönitz
Time: November 14, 2025, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The second day focuses on companies from the Erzgebirge region. The program features keynote talks, workshops, and networking. Dirk Eisenkraut (SLG Testing and Certification GmbH) will speak about challenges in medical device development, while Michael Kaiser (Biosaxony e.V.) will lead a supplier-focused workshop. Additional topics include digital patient pathways, innovative care in rural areas, and research transfer.
More information and registration: Eventbrite – Day 2
Career Opportunities in Medical Technology at Dräger
The German Society for Biomedical Engineering (DGBMT) invites you to the first edition of the new DGBMT Tech Visit series. This online event offers students and doctoral candidates exclusive insights into research and development at the medical technology company Dräger in Lübeck.
Date: November 13, 2025, 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (online)
What to expect:
- Insights into the daily work of young engineers
- Exchange with experts from research and development
- Information on career and entry opportunities at Dräger
- Presentation of a current job offer
Among the speakers is Sebastian Schröter (Head of Computer Aided Design, Corporate Technology & Innovation at Dräger), who will share insights into current projects.
Contact: Thomas Becks · thomas.becks@…
Meet the Student Council
On 5 November 2025, from 17:00 to 20:00, the ET/IT Student Council will host a get-together in Room C25.185.
This event is a great opportunity to meet the current members of the ET/IT Student Council, learn more about our work and projects, and share your own ideas. Even if you are not a member yet, you can find out how to become one or how to support the council in other ways.
The focus will be on getting to know each other and exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. Feel free to join – we look forward to meeting you!
Open Access Week und Open Science Day 2025
From October 20 to 26, 2025, the International Open Access Week will take place. Chemnitz University of Technology will host various events focusing on Open Science.
In parallel, the ACROSS Open Science Week offers a wide range of English-language online sessions via Microsoft Teams. The full program and access information are available on the network’s website: ACROSS Open Science Week.
Additionally, the University Library invites participants to several on-site events. An overview can be found on the library’s website: Open Access Week – TU Chemnitz.
A highlight of the week will be the Open Science Day titled “Who Owns Knowledge? Open Science at Chemnitz University of Technology” on October 23, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. at the IdeenReich of the University Library. During this event, the Open Science Award will be presented, and applicants will showcase their projects.
All interested persons, including students, are warmly welcome to attend.
