University News

Interview
Sports As A Social Phenomenon

Eleven Questions for Jun. Prof. Dr. Torsten Schlesinger, who has held the Junior Professorship of Sport and Exercise Sociology (with focus on Health Management) since November 2015
Research
From the Lab to the Real World: Technological Assistance for Dementia Patients

Electrical engineers at the TU Chemnitz hope to bring the laboratory-developed Smart Sensor Network into real world settings, to help support the care of people with dementia
Research
Converting Railcars to Hybrid Technology

The Professorship of Management Accounting and Controlling at the TU Chemnitz is a project partner and assesses the EcoTrain’s sustainability
Campus
Living the Life on Campus

Students in Chemnitz enjoy living on campus - In the ten TU Chemnitz dormitories, there are 1,800 beds in single apartments, doubles or apartments shared among multiple people
Honours
Access to an Exclusive Network

Fabian Göhler, TU Chemnitz student, receives “MINT Excellence” scholarship
Events
Wanted: Diplomats for New York

Students from all disciplines at the TU Chemnitz can apply to participate in the world’s largest UN simulation, which will take place in New York City in early 2017. Deadline to apply is July 29, 2016
Events
Premiere of the “International Entrepreneurship Night”

Students from all over the world present their business ideas to the public on July 6, 2016 at the TU Chemnitz and meet with entrepreneurship experts
Research
Flood Control Made Easy

Scientists at the TU Chemnitz have developed a temporary system to control floodwaters – the key is a textile membrane which holds back water and diverts the active forces
Interview
Making An Interdisciplinary Impact As A Political Scientist

Eleven Questions for Prof. Dr. Eric Linhart, who has held the Professorship of Political Systems since December 2015
Campus
“Gautschfest” Makes a Splash on the Campus Grounds

The 21st day of June, 2016 A.D.: Institute for Print and Media Technology maintains ancient tradition and initiates new members into the printers’ society
People
New TU Chemnitz Rector Elected

Extended Senate of the Technische Universität Chemnitz voted to elect political scientist Prof. Dr. Gerd Strohmeier
Interview
More than the Current Mainstream

Eleven Questions for Prof. Dr. Jochen Hartwig, who has held the Professorship of Economic Policy since February 2016
Interview
“New Communication Technologies and Media Enable Enhanced Cultural Transfer”

Eleven Questions for Jun. Prof. Dr. Gala Rebane, who has held the Junior Professorship of Intercultural Competence since February 2016
Research
It’s the Little Things that Matter

Focus on Nanoscience: the first “NANO-TECH” Summer School helps to intensify the TU Chemnitz’s cooperation with the Arabic world
Campus
Excellent Marks for the University in Chemnitz

CHE Ranking: the TU Chemnitz is the right choice for anyone seeking a quick and well-supported study program at a university which excels in research
Campus
Chemnitz continues to offer the most affordable flatshares for students

A market research institute compared rental costs for flatshares in more than 120 german university cities at the start of the 2016 summer semester – Chemnitz is just above the 200 Euro mark
Events
Crisis, Risks and New Regionalisms in Europe

English studies specialists from the University of Milan and the TU Chemnitz invite to an international conference in June 2016
History
100 Years of Women Studying in Chemnitz

Where just three women began, today more than 5,089 women are enrolled - various grants and promotions have helped to increase the representation of women at the TU Chemnitz
International
Research is of Great Interest in China

Prof. Dr. Reinhard Streiter, scientist at the Professorship Microtechnology, has been appointed as guest professor at the Chongqing University in China
International
Focus on Global Innovative Networks

Journal: more than 120 international guests attended the “AC21 International Forum 2016” from April 30 through May 3 at the TU Chemnitz