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Research
How an Apolitical Citizenry Cedes Space to Reactionary Forces

Research team of Chemnitz University of Technology and Bundeswehr University Munich published ethnographic study on the background of the racist riots in Chemnitz at the end of August 2018 and provides perspectives on the complex of topics democracy and urban society.
International
"Seasonal Schools" of the Across University Alliance Offer International Exchange for Students in the Fields of Linguistics, Neurorobotics and Plastics Processing

Applications for the Summer School in the Field of "Plastic Processing" can be submitted until September 10, 2022 – Those interested in the Summer Schools "Bilingualism and Multilingualism" and Neurorobotics can request places from professors
Honours
Awarded for Outstanding Research Contribution

Chemnitz thermodynamicist Prof. Dr. Markus Richter received this year's Ared Cezairliyan Best Paper Award as part of an international research team - Fundamental research for competitive use of liquefied biomethane as green energy carrier
Research
Most Comprehensive Overview of Meditation Research Presented

Prof. Dr. Peter Sedlmeier published monograph on the state of international research on forms and effects of meditation
Research
Virtual twin of the Chemnitz Opera House serves to develop digital stage experiences

Team of the project SocialSTAGE-VR created a virtual image of the hall and adjacent areas of the Chemnitz Opera House for research purposes - the project aims to make it possible to experience stage shows and TV events live from home thanks to virtual reality
Research
Test subjects wanted: How well can we estimate distances in VR?

In a new study, scientists from the Professorship of Production Systems and Processes at Chemnitz University of Technology investigate how accurately people judge distances in a telepresence situation.
Research
Results Available From First Representative Longitudinal Study of Perception of Crime and Criminals

Research team of the Center for Criminological Research Saxony e. V. headed by Dr. Deliah Bolesta makes first results on public perception of crimes and criminals available online
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Technical Universities in Chemnitz, Dresden and Freiberg Form Saxon Hydrogen Union

The three technical universities of the Free State of Saxony joined forces on August 10, 2022 at Chemnitz University of Technology to form the Saxon Hydrogen Union – Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer praised this merger as a major step on the way to a climate-neutral and even stronger industry in Saxony
Research
Better Climbing with a Virtual Mentor

Team of the KliMB research project on automated motion analysis in bouldering, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, presented results
International
“War”, “Conflict”, or “Special Operation”? Confidence and Trust in Digital Discourse

Scholars from Southeast Europe cooperate in a DAAD workshop in Vršac and study visit in Chemnitz on constructing confidence and trust in hybrid media, research, and teaching
Honours
Award for Chemnitz Mathematician

Dr. David Müller of the Professorship of Business Mathematics was honored with a Best Paper Award at the renowned international Summer School
Research
Better Energy Output by Understanding Power Loss in Organic Solar Cells

Joint research work of Chemnitz University of Technology and several partner universities shows how slow electrons reduce the efficiency of novel organic solar cells - publication in the renowned journal Nature Communications
International
Visiting Scientists Warmly Welcomed at Chemnitz University of Technology

Dinner with the President of the Chemnitz University of Technology and representatives from the university provided an opportunity to get to know each other and to discuss issues
Research
TODO"I would like to help significantly reduce the production costs of hydrogen and establish hydrogen as an energy source more quickly"

Polymer chemist Prof. Dr. Michael Sommer in an interview about the consequences of climate change and what contribution the Institute of Chemistry at Chemnitz University of Technology is making to the energy transition
Research
Surprising “Game of Hide-And-Seek” Discovered in Famous Medieval Relief Panels

Chemnitz historian Monja Schünemann brings to view previously unnoticed, invisible folding effects in Jean Fouquet's " Melun Diptych", which enable new interpretations of the double image
Campus
Preparing for the examinations at the University Library on Sunday

The University Library extends its opening hours during the examination period – Online-examinations may be done at the University Library – “Reading Garden” invites to linger
Research
Chemnitz Student is Talent in Photomask Industry 2022

Cansu Hanim Canpolat-Schmidt studies Micro and Nano Systems at Chemnitz University of Technology and was honored with the Best Student Paper at the European Mask and Lithography Conference in Leuven
Research
Funding in the Millions: DFG Establishes New Research Unit under the Leadership of Chemnitz University of Technology

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved the establishment of the research unit "Functional surfaces by high-speed adiabatic processes: microstructure, mechanisms and model development - FUNDAM³ENT" - Spokesman is Prof. Dr. Thomas Lampke, head of the Professorship of Materials and Surface Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology
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Temperature-Resistant Power Semiconductors From a 3D Printer

Researchers at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Chemnitz University of Technology have succeeded for the first time in 3D printing and subsequent sintering of housings for power electronic components
Sports
Two Silver Medals at the International German Open Water Swimming Championships

Successful "Partner University of Top Sports": Alexander Grätz swam to second place twice in Mölln School Lake