News and Announcements

The enviaM Group is organising the Power Campus again in summer 2026 in Chemnitz. The one-week event is aimed at Bachelor's and Master's students in engineering and provides insights into topics related to the energy transition.

Please note:
The event will be conducted exclusively in German. Participants must have at least B2/C1 level German language proficiency.

Contents:

• Workshops and case studies on topics such as smart grids, energy policy, redispatch and renewable energies
• Exchange with experts from various fields
• Work on practical, real-world cases
• Study credits (Studium Generale) possible, depending on your university

General information:

• Location: enviaM, Chemnitztalstraße 13, 09114 Chemnitz

Further information and registration are available on the website.

Contact:
content-related:
Maria Schmelzer – maria.schmelzer@…

organisational:
Laura Matthes – laura.matthes@…

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The workshop of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology offers practice-oriented soldering courses for students and staff. The aim is to develop basic and advanced skills in handling electronic components.

Course modules:

• Basics of soldering
• Soldering on printed circuit boards (THT)
• SMD soldering
• PCB repair (desoldering and component replacement)
• Reflow soldering

Organisation:

• Small groups of up to 4 participants
• Individual scheduling depending on demand and availability
• Registration possible at any time

Basic knowledge is recommended for advanced modules. It is therefore advisable to start with the introductory course.

Duration: approx. 2 hours per module

The soldering courses are offered on an ongoing basis throughout the semester. Dates are arranged individually depending on demand and availability.

Further information and registration via OPAL: Course page

RISE Worldwide offers Bachelor, Diplom and State Examination students at German universities the opportunity to join a research project in Canada for 10–12 weeks during summer 2027. Participants become part of an international research team and gain valuable practical research experience.

The programme is open to students in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, computer science, medicine, psychology and related disciplines. Master's students are not eligible to apply.

Applications are open from 5 August to 16 September 2026. The scholarship includes a DAAD full scholarship, a travel allowance and DAAD insurance.

Further information is available on the RISE Worldwide information page. Information about the research projects and the application process can be found via Mitacs.

Chemnitz University of Technology, together with partners from academia and applied research, is organising the Summer School “Future Technologies in Diagnostics”. The programme is aimed at students from various disciplines who are interested in interdisciplinary work and gaining insights into modern point-of-care technologies.

The Summer School is held in German.

The programme includes:

• Workshops on topics such as laser processing, 3D printing, DNA sequencing and fluorescence microscopy
• Insights into current research and practical projects
• Hands-on sessions to develop solutions and prototypes
• Exchange with industry partners and excursions
• Opportunities for academic and personal networking

Participation is free of charge and open to students from fields such as medical engineering, medicine, health management, health economics, biochemistry, biotechnology, physical engineering, biophotonics, electrical engineering, sensor technology, mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, mechatronics or related disciplines, regardless of study level.

Further information and registration: www.wirsinddiana.de/educare-summerschool

Contact for enquiries:
Email: philipp.steinert@…
Phone: +49 371 531…

The all about automation trade fair will bring together companies and professionals from the industrial automation sector at Messe Chemnitz on 23 and 24 September 2026. Topics include automation systems, robotics, engineering, software, industrial communication, smart production and digitalisation in the context of Industry 4.0.

What to expect:

• Manufacturers of automation components and systems
• Providers of robotics, software and engineering solutions
• Regional companies and established names from the automation industry
• A free programme of presentations featuring practical applications, new solutions and industry advice

The Student Council ET/IT has a limited number of invitation codes providing free admission to the trade fair. Interested students can contact us by email:

Email: fsretit@…

Venue:
Messe Chemnitz
Messeplatz 1
09116 Chemnitz, Germany

Opening hours:
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday, 24 September 2026: 09:00 - 16:00

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

You’ll find all information and the registration form here:
https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/etit/vorbereitungskurs/

Start your studies with confidence: From 5 to 9 October 2026, we the Student Council ET/IT are organising 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
• Introduction to the campus and important contact points
• Helpful tips and support for a successful start to your studies

The introductory event will take place on 5 October 2026 at 10:00 in room C25.012.

All information, the programme and the registration can be found on the Orientation Week website.

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.

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.

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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