News and Announcements

The International Office (IUZ) offers several information events in the summer semester 2026 on studying abroad during your degree.

The sessions cover funding opportunities (e.g. Erasmus+, PROMOS, DAAD), partner universities and organisational aspects.

• 29 April 2026, 15:30–16:30: Study abroad worldwide (C10.111, Reichenhainer Str. 90)
• 13 May 2026, 15:30–16:30: Erasmus+ study semester (online)
• 3 June 2026, 15:30–16:30: Study abroad in Australia, New Zealand and North America (C10.113, Reichenhainer Str. 90)
• 10 June 2026, 15:30–16:30: Erasmus+ traineeship abroad (C10.113, Reichenhainer Str. 90)

Further information and possible updates can be found on the IUZ website.

Contact:
Email: oliver.sachs@…
Phone: +49 371-531…

The Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program (STIPT) offers students the opportunity to gain insights into production and research in the semiconductor industry in Taiwan. The programme includes a four-month course programme at a Taiwanese university followed by a two-month internship at TSMC.

Flyer_STIPT_1.pdf

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

Application period:
15 May 2026 – 15 June 2026 (12:00)

Further information and the application form can be found at:
https://www.leo.tu-dresden.de/en/stipt/

Important:
An electronic reference from a relevant person (e.g. professor or lecturer) is mandatory. This person must be named during the application process and will receive a link to complete the reference form. Please inform this person in advance. Applications without a reference will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Information session:
19 May 2026
Registration:
Register here

Contact:
Email: International.leosachsen@…
Phone: +49 351 463…

The business festival of electronics bits, bonding, bassline will take place on 19 June 2026 at Stromwerk Mitte in Dresden. The event combines music, networking and exchange between students, young professionals and industry.

The festival connects students, doctoral candidates and professionals from electrical engineering, computer science and related fields with companies from the electronics and IT sectors. In addition to musical performances, several formats for networking and exchange are planned.

The programme includes:

• Live music and DJ acts
• Student pitches and company pitches
• Bonding sessions and networking formats
• Exchange between industry and young professionals

Admission is free for registered students, doctoral candidates and postdocs (subject to available capacity). Further information about the festival can be found on the official website: bits-bonding-bassline.com.

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

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 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/

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.

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:

IMC_PM_Podiumsdiskussion_25.9..pdf

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@…

Einladung_Workshop_Kondensatoren_Berlin.pdf

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@…

Flyer_IFO_OiD_2025.pdf

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.

Free registration via Zoom

More information is available at https://ee-hub.de/kee.

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.

The Student Council is looking for new members for the Electoral Committee, as well as an Election Manager and Deputy, starting in August 2025. Responsibilities include organizing and conducting the student body elections in accordance with the election regulations.

Important requirements are independence, accuracy, and an interest in election processes. Please note that you may not run for any of the committees whose elections you are organizing.

Applications must be submitted by July 23, 2025 via email to stura@…

All details can be found on the StuRa website.

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

We warmly invite you to the Faculty Barbecue on July 9! Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with delicious food, engaging conversations, and good music.

• Location: Courtyard of the Weinhold Building (C25)
• Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

There will be grilled meat, vegan and vegetarian options, and refreshing drinks. Come by, meet new people from the faculty, and have a great time with us – we’re looking forward to seeing you!

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!