University News

Research
For the WOW-Effect on Wheels

Computer scientists of the Professorship of Computer Graphics and Visualization developed a mobile 3D-projection container in cooperation with industry partners, which is not just for showcase
Events
Marathon of Events for the Uni’s Anniversary

To celebrate 180 years since its founding and the institutions that were its predecessors, the university will hold a Festival Week around May 2nd, 2016 with guests from near and far
International
8th AC21 International Forum 2016 starts at TU Chemnitz

Rich program for national and international participants from 30 April to 3 May 2016
Research
AC21 Provides a Platform for Novel Interdisciplinary Research

A workshop supported by “Academic Consortium for the 21st Century” (AC21)initiated new cooperations in the field of organic semiconductors - "AC21 International Forum" provides networks
Alumni
“Chemnitz is the Perfect Place to Study!“

491 new graduates of the TU Chemnitz received a formal sendoff at the Graduation Celebration on April 9th, 2016 in the St. Petri Church.
Interview
“Our Modern Culture Cannot Be Understood Without Its Ancient Foundations“

Eleven questions for Jun.-Prof. Dr Marian Nebelin, who has held the Junior Professorship of Antiquity and Europe with Special Emphasis on the Reception of Antiquity since October 2015
Honours
Chemnitz Delegation at the United Nations receives the highest award

During the world’s largest and most professional simulation of the United Nations (UN) the team from TU Chemnitz won four of the coveted awards, including the “Outstanding Delegation Award"
Honours
Family-friendliness is an Important Location Factor

TU Chemnitz, Saxony’s first family-friendly university, has once again proven that it deserves its good reputation
Research
Alliance in the Nanouniverse

Scientists from the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Germany are funded to collaborate and explore semiconductor nanocrystals
International
Global Innovative Networks

Premiere: The „AC21 International Forum“ will take place from 30 April to 3 May 2016 at Chemnitz – Registration open
International
A Network for Shaping the Role of Universities in the 21st Century

Foundation and Development of the „Academic Consortium for the 21st Century“
Honours
Honorary Doctorate for Outstanding Entrepreneur

On 21 March 2016 the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Technische Universität Chemnitz will award an honorary doctorate to Friedhelm Loh, Owner and Chairman of the Friedhelm Loh Group
Publications
Home, City Layers and Global Shakespeares

The English Department at the TU Chemnitz has scored a hat-trick with three consecutive publications in winter 2015
Pupils
InfoQuest 2016

Pupils from Dr-Wilhelm-André-Gymnasium Chemnitz were treated to a taste of university life
Study
From a Working Class Family to University

The Chemnitz’ local branch of the association ArbeiterKind.de accompanies prospective students from non-academic families on their way to university and clarifies financial issues
Study
A Celebration in Cap and Gown

The next Graduation Ceremony will take place on April 9th, 2016 – Registration is now open
Research
When the Brain Grows, the IQ Rises

Michael A. Woodley of Menie, PhD, Scientist in Residence at the TU Chemnitz, finds for the first time a link between increasing brain size and long-term increase in intelligence quotient
Interview
“Our Materials Will Make an Impact!”

Eleven questions for Prof. Dr Marc Armbrüster, Professor of Materials for Innovative Energy Concepts since October 2014
International
Chinese Evening Party: Listen to Our Story

On 2 February 2016 a Chinese New Year Evening Party was celebrated on the university campus
Interview
A Focus on Changes in Working Life

Eleven questions for Prof. Dr Markus Hertwig, Professor of Sociology with Specialization in Work and Organization since June 2015