University News

Events
Let’s start #TUCgether: Welcome to the TUC-Family!

Start in winter term 2026/2027: Chemnitz University of Technology invites all “Firstis” cordially to the Enrolment and Initiation Celebration Act on October 9, 2026 – registration possible until the day before
Research
How Should Automated Vehicles Interact with Pedestrians?

Joint studies by TU Chemnitz and TU Berlin investigate how vehicle mode, speed, and braking behaviour influence interactions with an automated shuttle
Research
One Film, Two Effects

Researchers at TU Chemnitz have developed a flexible nanocomposite film that can both generate electrical energy and measure pressure.
Research
"The Labor Market in South Westphalia is Facing Profound Changes"

EFRE project "MARS – Modeling Labor Market Shifts in Südwestfalen" at the Chair of Microeconomics of Chemnitz University of Technology has started
Events
International “Summer School on Applied Analysis” Attracts Record Participation

More than 70 researchers from Germany and abroad attended the long-standing event at the Faculty of Mathematics at TU Chemnitz in September 2026 — more than in any previous year
Research
Smart Vehicle Technology Aims to Reduce Injury Risks for Pedestrians and Cyclists

Chair of Cognitive Psychology and Human Factors of Chemnitz University of Technology is involved in research project that aims at developing and validating an automated driving function capable of initiating targeted braking and steering maneuvers in situations in which collisions are unavoidable
Campus
New Workshops for Doctoral Researchers and Postdocs

The Centre for Junior Scientists has published its workshop program for the 2026/27 winter term. Registration opens on October 1 at 10 a.m.
Research
Organic Solar Cells Move Towards Scalable Manufacturing

solar cells achieved power conversion efficiencies of 7.3 % – a record for fully roll-to-roll-compatible organic solar cells with a gravure-printed photoactive layer
Events
Impedance Spectroscopy at the Intersection of Energy Systems, Biomedicine, and Smart Sensing

The 19th International Workshop on Impedance Spectroscopy (IWIS) will take place from 22 to 25 September 2026 at Chemnitz University of Technology. The event will bring together international researchers and students to discuss current measurement techniques, analytical methods, and applications of impedance spectroscopy
Study
„O-Phase“ Makes Ready for Studies

Orientation phase from October 5-9, 2026 assists first-year-students at Chemnitz University of Technology in starting their studies by various events and information opportunities
Events
From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: Future Perspectives for Work and Research

Prof. Alejandro G. Frank from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) to give two lectures at Chemnitz University of Technology on October 21, 2026
Campus
University Library Extends its Opening Hours

From October 1, 2026, the University Library of Chemnitz University of Technology opens from Monday to Saturday already at 8 am
Campus
Strengthening Awareness of Intellectual Property

New cooperation with the European Patent Office enables doctoral candidates, postdocs and staff of Chemnitz University of Technology to participate in an online course on intellectual property rights free of charge
Events
From Smartlets via Artificial Immune Systems to Innovative Application Concepts for Biomedical Engineering

On September 6, 2026, Chemnitz University of Technology will be represented at the 'Open Government Quarter' in Saxony’s capital with two exhibition topics
Research
Chemnitz University of Technology Receives New Cleanroom at the Center for Micro and Nano Technologies for € 68 Million

With a multi-million investment, the Free State of Saxony is laying the groundwork for a new cleanroom at the Center for Micro- and Nanotechnologies at Chemnitz University of Technology, thereby strengthening research infrastructure and technology transfer in Southwestern Saxony
Research
American Visiting Scholar, Dr. Elizabeth Mamros, Spends a Year at the Professorship Forming Technology

Dr. Elizabeth Mamros of Bucknell University is strengthening a long-standing Ger-man-American research collaboration during her one-year stay at Chemnitz Univer-sity of Technology
Research
Research at Minus 269 Degrees Celsius for the Quantum Computing of the Future

The new “Cryo-Lab for Materials and Electronics Packaging Chemnitz” (CRYME) enables the study of materials and systems for quantum computers at extremely low, so-called cryogenic temperatures
Research
Identify birds offline using AI: New app records animal sounds directly on your smartphone

Professional bioacoustics in your pocket: The new BirdNET Live app is revolutionising the monitoring of animal calls. Its AI works without an internet connection and recognises more species than other apps.
International
ClikBridge Project: Pilot Microcredential Programme in Start-up Management Concludes with International Summer School in Chemnitz

Students and faculty members from Chemnitz University of Technology’s Ukrainian partner universities worked on startup ideas and gained insights into research
Prospective students
New Bachelor's Degree Program in "Digital Engineering" to Start in the Winter Semester 2026/2027

With an inclusive approach, the program is designed to appeal primarily to international prospective students interested in electrical engineering and information technology