News and Announcements

As part of Bachelor's and Master's theses, an online survey on climate protection is currently being conducted. The aim is to gain a better understanding of effective and inclusive climate communication – every response counts!

The survey takes only about 10 minutes. All data is collected completely anonymously.

Participation requirements:

• at least 18 years old, and
• proficient in German at native or C2 level.

Best accessed via laptop or PC.

To the survey

Thank you for your support!

Contact for questions:
Dr. Claas Pollmanns
Social Psychology
Chemnitz University of Technology
E-mail: claas.pollmanns@…

Study coordinators:
Mara Goeke – mara.goeke@…
Clara Brunner – clara.brunner@…

The Institute of Electrical Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology invites you to the institute colloquium on 30 June 2025. The speaker is Felix Kirchhoff, Senior R&D Engineer at Hitachi Energy in Turgi, Switzerland and alumnus of Chemnitz University of Technology.

The lecture, titled "IGCT-Based Modular Multilevel Converter for High-Power Applications", will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room C10.112 (formerly 2/N112) in the central lecture hall building (Orangerie, Reichenhainer Straße 90). Directions can be found via the Campus Map.

Thanks to their high current interruption capability and low losses, IGCTs are particularly suitable for modular multilevel converters in the >30 MVA power range. Hitachi Energy develops such converters for high-power applications including railway power supply, static reactive power compensation, and pumped-storage power plants.

The colloquium is moderated by Prof. Dr. Josef Lutz and Dr. Jörg Franke. Everyone interested is warmly welcome!

Together with Chemnitz University of Technology, the enviaM Group is hosting the Power Campus from August 18 to 22, 2025 – a five-day event for students in engineering fields.

What to expect:

• Insights into the work of an energy supplier
• Hands-on tasks in interdisciplinary teams
• Excursion offering a behind-the-scenes look at the energy transition
• Opportunities for networking with students and professionals

Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. You will receive further details via email after registering.

Register by June 30, 2025: Please include your degree program and university.

Register via enviaM

Flyer:

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Schedule:

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The Automatic Control and System Dynamics Lab (Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Stefan Streif) offers a research topic on computer vision-based classification of pests and beneficial insects on plants. This project is suitable for a Bachelor/Master thesis or a research project.

Presentation:
student_project_en.pdf

Project goal: Develop a stationary, low-cost camera system to monitor beneficial insects on strawberry plants to improve biological pest control strategies.

Tasks:

• Automated capturing and annotation of insect images
• Training of computer vision algorithms (e.g. YOLOv11)
• Evaluation of systems based on performance and cost
• Implementation on a Raspberry Pi

Prerequisites: Experience in Python, Raspberry Pi, and CV is beneficial

Start: any time possible

Contact:
philipp.sauerteig@…
Room C25.138

The International Office (IUZ) offers several information events in the summer semester 2025 on topics such as studying abroad, internships, and the Erasmus+ program. Topics include funding opportunities, partner universities, and organizational aspects.

Dates at a glance:

• 08.05.2025 (3:30–4:30 PM): Studying abroad worldwide – funding (Erasmus+, PROMOS, DAAD), partner universities, organization
  Location: Central Lecture Hall Building, Room C10.U04
• 21.05.2025 (3:30–4:30 PM): Semester abroad with Erasmus+ – preparation, organization, financial support
  Location: Central Lecture Hall Building, Room C10.113
• 05.06.2025 (3:30–4:30 PM): Semester abroad in the USA and Canada – planning, organization, funding opportunities
  Location: Online via Webroom (BBB): mytuc.org/yrzs
• 12.06.2025 (3:30–4:30 PM): Internship abroad with Erasmus+ – preparation, search, financial support
  Location: Central Lecture Hall Building, Room C10.113

More information is available on the IUZ website or via personal consultation.

The Student Councils of Business Administration and Electrical Engineering/Information Technology warmly invite you to their Beach Volleyball Tournament!

Expect exciting matches, refreshing drinks, and fun mini-games. All you need is sunscreen and maybe a snack.

• When: 12 June 2025, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Where: Beach Volleyball Courts at TU Chemnitz
• Who: Members of TU Chemnitz (at least the person registering must be affiliated)
• Team size: 4 people per team (+1 optional substitute)
• Rules: Volleyball Rules

Registration is only possible for complete teams.

Register here

The “Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program” (STIPT) in Taiwan is now accepting applications for the summer semester 2026. The program is a joint initiative by the Free State of Saxony, TU Dresden, and TSMC.

From March to June 2026, participants will attend a specialized semiconductor course at National Taiwan University. Afterwards, they will complete a two-month practical training at TSMC’s Newcomer Training Center & Fab in Taichung. A total of up to 28 ECTS credits can be awarded.

Participants will receive coverage of tuition and program fees, along with a living allowance.

Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time in a STEM field at a Saxon university and fulfill one of the following criteria:

• at least in the 4th semester of a Bachelor’s degree
• currently in a Master’s program
• in a Diploma program (at least half of the standard study period completed)

Further information and application: https://www.leo.tu-dresden.de/?page_id=10929&lang=en

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the event “Level Up – Cocktails and Games” will take place at the Central Lecture and Seminar Building.

Time: 8:00 PM–12:00 AM (Admission from 7:30 PM)

What to expect:

• Board games in cooperation with the Game Night
• Cocktail bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, beer, and soft drinks
• Event area with cultural acts every full hour
• Escape room by the Student Council of Mathematics
• Quiz

We're looking forward to a colorful evening with you!

Want to help out? Feel free to sign up as a volunteer here: Man@Work – Volunteer Registration.

On May 22, 2025, the TUCconnect career fair will take place at Chemnitz University of Technology. Students can engage in direct conversations with companies, attend informative presentations, and make valuable connections for internships, theses, or job opportunities.

Event Details:
Date: 22.05.2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Central Lecture and Seminar Building, TU Chemnitz

Highlights:

• Inspiring presentations on career and application topics
• Jobwalls featuring current job postings
• Free professional application photos
• Photo booth “Mirrorbooth”
• Welcome Center for professionals and graduates

Selected Talks:

• Sustainability as a Career Opportunity – Texulting GmbH (11:00 – 11:20)
• Application mistakes by international students – Career Service (11:15 – 12:00)
• Alternative career paths in Saxony's school system – LASuB (13:00 – 13:20)
• Career opportunities at independent schools – Saxony International School (13:30 – 13:50)
• Optimizing your application documents – Career Service (14:00 – 14:30)
• Job interviews – Convince with authenticity – Karriereservice.de (15:30 – 17:00, Online)

All event information and registration at:
mytuc.org/tucconnect

Contact:
Career Service, Chemnitz University of Technology
Dittesstraße 15, 09126 Chemnitz
Phone: +49 371-531…
E-Mail: career-service@…

On May 16, 2025, the Bits Bonding Bassline Festival of Electronics will take place at Stromwerk Mitte in Dresden. Students from all over Germany will meet exciting electronics companies to the sound of beats, basslines, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Admission: Admission is free.

Start: Doors open at 7:30 PM.

Arrival:

• On foot: From Dresden’s Old Town, Stromwerk can be reached within 10–15 minutes on foot.
• Public transport:
  • S-Bahn: Stop Bahnhof Mitte
  • Tram & bus lines 1, 2, 6, 10, 68: Stop Bahnhof Mitte
  • Tram & bus lines 1, 2, 68: Stop Schweriner Straße
• By car & bus:
  • Motorway A4, Exit 78 Dresden-Altstadt or Exit 79 Dresden Elbepark towards the city center
  • 1 bus stop at Wettiner Platz
  • 3 bus parking spaces and 310 car parking spaces at "Parkplatz Kraftwerk Mitte"
  • Entrance: Löbtauer Straße 21, 01159 Dresden

Food: The "Sir Mampfelot" food truck will be on site.

Further information: https://www.bits-bonding-bassline.com

On May 13 and 14, 2025, the scientific colloquium for the professorship in “Electric Power Supply and Sustainable Energy Systems” will take place in room C25.185. All students and interested guests are warmly invited!

Program:

• Teaching Lecture:
  “Voltage Quality – Causes and Consequences of Power Grid Disturbances” (20 minutes)
• Scientific Presentations: (approx. 20 minutes each, in English)

May 13, 2025

• 09:00 – Dr. rer. nat. Alexander Kies: Teaching demonstration
• 09:30 – “Leveraging Machine Learning and Advanced Optimization for Sustainable Energy System Planning and Operation”
• 12:00 – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Camilo A. Cortés: Teaching demonstration
• 12:30 – “Planning of Energy Storage Systems and Microgrids”
• 15:00 – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulf Mario Schwalbe: Teaching demonstration
• 15:30 – “Intelligent Energy Storage for the Energy Transition: Challenges and Perspectives”

May 14, 2025

• 09:00 – Dr.-Ing. Maren Kuschke: Teaching demonstration
• 09:30 – “Large-Scale Renewable Power Integration in AC-DC Electric Networks”

The Senate Committees for Teaching and Studies (KLS) and for Research and Promotion of Young Scientists (KFF) are urgently looking for student members.

These committees prepare important Senate decisions and advise on fundamental issues affecting the entire university. The KLS, in particular, is responsible for shaping the framework of teaching and studies – similar to a faculty study commission but on a university-wide level.

• 2 students are still needed for the KLS.
• 3 students are still needed for the KFF.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact the student senators by May 13, 2025:

• E-Mail: franz.haase@…
• E-Mail: alina.maciy@…

The Leonardo Office Saxony invites you to online information sessions about the Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program Taiwan (STIPT) in cooperation with TSMC. Students and Deans of Study will receive important updates about changes to the application process. A new requirement is that a recommendation must be electronically submitted by the Dean of Study via the Mobility Online Tool.

Dates:

• April 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• April 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM

No prior registration is required. Links to the webrooms will be available from April 14, 2025, on the Leonardo Office Saxony website: https://www.leo.tu-dresden.de/?page_id=10929

The application period for the STIPT program for the summer semester 2026 starts on May 1, 2025. Eligible fields of study include Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Materials Science, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Sensor Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science.

Play together or compete against each other all day at this year's CampusLAN! Whether in big or small tournaments, with friends or strangers – there's something for everyone.

At a glance:

• Date: April 26–27, 2025
• Time: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Mensa on Campus, Reichenhainer Str. 55, 09126 Chemnitz
• Fee: €10.00 (students) / €20.00 (everyone else)
• What to bring: PC & monitor or laptop, keyboard, mouse, headset, power cables and power strips, LAN cable (min. 5 m), food and drinks

Register here