University News

Study
More Digital Support For International Students

Survey on DigiAssist and other services for Internationals started – platform DigiAssist for Internationals was complemented by FAQs on master’s program “Advanced Manufacturing” and Czech glossary
International
Going Abroad With Erasmus+ – Apply Now Until 31st March 2022!

The application for doing a semester abroad with Erasmus+ during winter semester 2022/23 and summer semester 2023 is still open until 31st of March 2022
Research
First ERC Starting Grant acquired for Chemnitz University of Technology: Nano-researcher receives most important EU funding for young scientists for research project in the field of Smart Dust

Dr. Minshen Zhu from Prof. Dr. Oliver G. Schmidt’s research group positioned himself in the top field among 4.000 applications and receives one of the most prestigious research grants endowed with 1.5 million euro for his groundbreaking ideas towards the energy supply of autonomously operating microsystems.
Research
World’s Smallest Microelectronic Catheter for Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Future

Research team from Chemnitz University of Technology, IFW Dresden and Max Planck Institute CBG presents a completely new type of biomedical tool with a tiny biocompatible, microelectronic micro-catheter equipped with sensor and actuator functions
Research
Chemnitz University of Technology and University of Perpignan led the organisation of hybrid Winter School within the framework of the UNIVERS Alliance
Study
Digital support for international students thanks to „DigiAssist“

The digital information platform “DigiAssist” helps international students with the most important questions concerning study organization
People
New appointments to the university

On December 1, 2021 two professors were newly appointed at Chemnitz University of Technology by the President
Research
Why surveys on vaccination coverage can be off the mark

Experimental method study by Chemnitz University of Technology and University of Konstanz suggests overestimation of vaccination coverage against Covid-19 in population surveys – “social desirability” biases survey results
International
Tailored offers for international researchers

To make the start even easier: Representatives of the University Management and the International Office of Chemnitz University of Technology discussed with international researchers about support services after arrival
Campus
TU students create opportunities and more educational equity

Between school stress, self-discovery and fears for the future - the teenage years can be exciting and overwhelming. Students at Chemnitz University of Technology support and accompany teenagers on their way to adulthood as part of the initiative "ROCK YOUR LIFE! Chemnitz e. V." on their way to adult life.
Research
Efficient drives for the energy transition in Germany

Prof. Dr. Thomas von Unwerth from Chemnitz University of Technology as expert in MDR documentary on the performance of hydrogen as an energy carrier of the future - Hydrogen symposium "FC³ Fuel Cell Conference Chemnitz" on 23rd and 24th of November 2021.
International
Confidence and Trust in Hybrid Communication

Scholars from South Eastern Europe cooperate in a hybrid DAAD workshop on constructing confidence and trust in online media, research, and teaching
Events
Career Service: New semester program supports career entry

The Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology starts winter semester with new offers for successful career entry and hybrid TUCconnect - registration now possible.
Events
FC³ Fuel Cell Conference Chemnitz: "Clean Drives. Efficiently produced."

Chemnitz Conference on Fuel Cells will take place on 23rd and 24th of November 2021 – Chemnitz University of Technology will be present with numerous contributions - Registration deadline: November 12, 2021.
International
Go Abroad Fair – inform online about stays abroad!

From November 9 until 11, 2021 the International Office of Chemnitz University of Technology is organizing a virtual information fair on studying abroad together with national and international guests
People
New appointments to the university

As of October 1, 2021, three professors were newly appointed to Chemnitz University of Technology by the President.
International
A joint infrastructure in teaching and research is to pave the way for the UNIVERS alliance to become a European University

Strategy workshop of the seven partner universities in the alliance "UNIVERS - European Cross-Border University" at Chemnitz University of Technology laid the foundations for further joint development.
Business
Wanted: Entrepreneurial ideas for the products of tomorrow

New round of the SAXEED ideas competition and announcement of the special prize "Social Entrepreneurship" – Submissions explicitly also from students possible until November 21, 2021.
Campus
Free quick tests for students and employees

Testing facilities are available in the lecture hall building and in the Böttcher Building – For tests under supervision before the start of a lecture, teachers can order quick tests internally at Chemnitz University of Technology
Campus
Vaccination on campus

Students and employees of the Chemnitz University of Technology as well as citizens can now get vaccinated without an appointment on certain days in the cafeteria on the Reichenhainer Straße campus