University News

Study
Ten years of Deutschlandstipendium at Chemnitz University of Technology

So far, 668 scholarships have been awarded at Chemnitz University of Technology through the national scholarship program, which amounts to about 2.5 million euros - currently 91 students are supported by the Deutschlandstipendium.
Research
Project on carbon fiber research "InnoCarbEnergy" has started

Digital kickoff meeting between Chemnitz University of Technology’s Cluster of Excellence MERGE, the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP identified next steps for the cooperation project to research and develop "green" carbon fibers in Lusatia
International
Borders Blur through Cross-Border Cooperation

TU Chemnitz, and seven other European partner universities, will be funded as "UNIVERS - European Cross-Border University" by the German Academic Exchange Service with 450,000 euro for three years
Study
Improved Online-SBservice for Students and Employees at Chemnitz University of Technology

New examination administration has been integrated into the university's campus management software
Alumni
Chemnitz University of Technology Hold First Digital Commencement Ceremony

Ceremony on the couch: 330 graduates, doctorates, and post-doctorates at Chemnitz University of Technology experienced the premiere of a somewhat different ceremonial farewell on March 20, 2021 - but that didn't stop anyone from tossing their caps in the air.
Campus
Out of the Woods

The Psychosocial Counseling Center at Chemnitz University of Technology and the Psychological Counseling Service at the Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau help students in particular during times of stress and crisis.
Business
Chemnitz University of Technology has Outstanding Performance in the Gründungsradar 2020

According to the Gründungsradar 2020, Chemnitz University of Technology’s start-up activities place it in the Top 10 of medium-sized universities nationwide - the Stifterverband certifies the university's outstanding support, promotion, and networking activities
Research
Refrigeration and Energy Technology Research Platform in Vogtland Funded with 15 Million Euros from Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Chemnitz University of Technology, Institute of Air Handling and Refrigeration Dresden, and Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE Freiburg are developing an innovative platform for research, development, and education in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology in Reichenbach in the Vogtland region of Germany
People
Expertise from Chemnitz University of Technology in Demand on the Advisory Council for Future Innovation

Prof. Dr. Marlen Arnold from the Professorship for Corporate Environmental Management and Sustainability is a member of one of the Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment, and Agriculture’s committees.
Sports
Chemnitz Student-Athlete Wins “Golden” Bronze Medal

Max Heß, student at Chemnitz University of Technology, won the bronze medal at the European Indoor Championships 2021 in Torun - For his sporting achievements he was allowed to sign the City of Chemnitz’s Golden Book
Research
Bird Call App Downloaded One Million Times Worldwide – Now Available for iOS Devices

The AI-powered bird call app developed by a research team from Chemnitz University of Technology and Cornell University that already recognizes more than 3,000 bird calls worldwide now runs on iOS devices
Research
New “Corona Archive” Published

Members of the Chemnitz University of Technology community can preserve their pandemic experiences for posterity in the university archive at Chemnitz University of Technology.
Events
Online Conference "Open Science and Replicability in the Behavioural and Social Sciences" on April 30, 2021

Conference papers can still be submitted until March 21, 2021 - focus on essential aspects of Open Science
Research
Driving Study: What Automated Vehicles Can Learn From Human Drivers

Scientists at Chemnitz University of Technology are looking for participants between the ages of 25 and 65 for a on-road driving study focusing on anticipatory highway driving – with hygiene measures
Research
New Appointment at the University

On March 1, 2021, the president appointed a new professor at Chemnitz University of Technology - Prof. Dr. Marcel Lichters is now head of the Professorship of Marketing
Research
How to Experience Virtual Worlds with More Senses

The InnoTeam Presence under the leadership of Chemnitz University of Technology develops technologies and processes to increase the feeling of reality in VR.
People
Prof. Dr. Harald Kuhn New Head of the Center for Microtechnologies at Chemnitz University of Technology

Prof. Dr. Harald Kuhn, Chair of the Professorship of Smart Systems Integration in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Chemnitz University of Technology and director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS, also takes over the management of the Center for Microtechnologies at Chemnitz University of Technology.
Campus
Canteen Expands in Winter Semester 2021/2022

The Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau is modernizing and expanding the canteen on Reichenhainer Straße – work to be complete by October 2021.
Sports
Two Golds and a Bronze for Chemnitz Students at the 2021 German Indoor Track and Field Championships

Successful Partner University of Elite Sports: Max Heß and Corinna Schwab won the championship title in their disciplines in Dortmund, Maria Purtsa secured third place
Honours
Award for Chemnitz electroplating engineers

Consortium under the scientific leadership of the Chair of Materials and Surface Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology awarded Leipziger Galvanopreis 2021 (Leipzig Electroplating Prize) for robot-assisted electroplating system