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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@…
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
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!
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.
Contact:
E-mail: International.leosachsen@…
Phone: +49 351 463…
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.
Past News
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.
Finance Lecture by the StuRa Department BuS (BAföG and Social Affairs)
The StuRa Department BuS (BAföG and Social Affairs) invites you to a finance lecture. It will take place on October 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Room A10.367 (StraNa).
Learn about your financial options and exchange experiences with scholarship holders and BAföG recipients. Topics include BAföG, scholarships, and student jobs.
There are 40 available places. If there is high demand, the lecture will be repeated or held online.
Orientation Week Winter Semester 2025/26
Start your studies with confidence: From 6 to 10 October 2025, we – the Student Council ET/IT – are offering an orientation week for all first-year students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.
- Meet your fellow students in a relaxed atmosphere
- Campus tours and introduction to key contact points
- Useful tips and support for a smooth start to your studies
You’ll find all information and the registration form here:
https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/fsr-etit/orientierungswoche/
Support wanted for the orientation week!
Support us during the orientation week as a mentor or helper and guide new students as they start their studies.
Just send us an email at fsretit@…
Preparatory course in electrical engineering
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology offers a two-week preparatory course in September for first-year students in the faculty's bachelor's degree programs.
What to expect:
- An overview of your studies and future professional field
- Review and consolidation of essential fundamentals in:
- Mathematics
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Refreshing your high school knowledge to ensure an optimal start to your studies
Afternoon program:
- Insights into various fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
Note:
The course will be conducted in German.
You’ll find all information and the registration form here:
https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/etit/vorbereitungskurs/
Panel Discussion “Industry in Transition – Paths, Visions, Limits”
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., the panel discussion “Industry in Transition – Paths, Visions, Limits” will take place at the Industrial Museum Chemnitz. The event is part of the special exhibition “Tales of Transformation” and organized in cooperation with Industrieverein Sachsen 1828 e.V.
Note
The discussion will be held in German.
Representatives from industry, academia, and the start-up scene will engage in dialogue with citizens about industrial transformation – from electromobility and sustainable materials to the promotion of young companies. The discussion will address opportunities, challenges, and both regional and national perspectives.
Panelists:
- Christoph Alt (CEO, Ligenium GmbH)
- Christian Sommer (Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH)
- Jens Weber (CEO, Technologie Centrum Chemnitz)
- Katrin Hoffmann (CEO, Industrieverein Sachsen 1828 e.V.)
- Moderation: Britta Veltzke (Journalist and MDR Reporter)
The event will be followed by an open exchange over drinks and light snacks.
Admission: 25 € / Reduced fee for students and trainees: 5 €
Registration required. Options for registration:
- Phone: +49 371 367…
- E-mail: muspaed@…
The full press release can be found here:
Capacitors – underrated but indispensable
Würth Elektronik invites students to the workshop “Capacitors – underrated but indispensable” at the Berlin site.
When? Wednesday, 24/09/2025, from 10:00
Where? Würth Elektronik eiSos Competence Center, Volmerstraße 10, 12489 Berlin
Agenda:
- 10:00: Arrival & welcome, coffee & breakfast, Würth Elektronik introduction
- 10:30: Theoretical session – Introduction to the world of capacitors
- 11:30: Coffee break – time for exchange and relaxation
- 11:45: Practical session Lab 1 – Supercaps & electrolytics with Novocontrol and Chroma
- 12:15: Lunch break – pizza for everyone
- 13:30: Practical session Lab 2 – Characterization of MLCCs
- 14:00: Closing & feedback – Q&A on workshop topics
Notes: Registration deadline is 16/09/2025. Seats are limited.
E-mail: william.maloumby@…
“Oncology in Dialogue” and Oncology Innovation Forum 2025
The 6th Symposium “Oncology in Dialogue” with the preceding Oncology Innovation Forum will take place from 19 to 21 September 2025 at Hotel Chemnitzer Hof, Theaterplatz 1, 09111 Chemnitz. The Innovation Forum on Friday is also suitable for participants without a primarily medical background.
The Oncology Center Chemnitz (OCC) invites you to lectures and panel discussions on current trends in hematology and oncology. Topics include diagnostics, rare tumors, myeloid neoplasms, gynecological neoplasms, colorectal carcinoma and lung cancer. A keynote lecture will address “Medical Progress vs. Health Economics”.
Please register via www.onkologie-im-dialog.de.
Contact: E-mail: occ@…
Digital Career Fair Renewable Energies (KEE)
The digital career fair Renewable Energies (KEE) will take place on September 10 – 11. Students can learn about career opportunities after graduation, get to know companies in the renewable energy sector, and connect directly. Participation is free of charge.
Benefits:
- Free participation – secure your ticket now.
- No travel required – join conveniently online from home.
- Build valuable contacts and explore job opportunities.
- Find meaningful jobs – contribute to the energy transition.
- Diverse entry fields: engineering, construction, business, finance, law, project management, nature & environment.
More information is available at https://ee-hub.de/kee.
Quantenphysik meets Fahrradkino
On September 10, 2025, at 7:00 pm, Fraunhofer ENAS together with Fahrradkino Chemnitz e.V. invites you to a special movie night. The film „Schilf – Alles, was denkbar ist, existiert“ will be shown as part of the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.”
The highlight: The movie is powered entirely by the audience, who pedal together to generate eco-friendly energy.
Please note: The movie will be shown in German.
Participation is free of charge. More information is available on the Fraunhofer ENAS website.