University News: 2016
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International
“TU Chemnitz is the Most International University in Saxony”The number of international students in Chemnitz is still increasing – TU Chemnitz is a cosmopolitan university in a welcoming city
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People
New University Leadership DeterminedThree Vice Presidents were elected by the Senate to five-year terms in office
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International
City rally, Guided Tour of the Kaßberg and Welcome PartyThe orientation week for more than 400 newly enrolled international students of TU Chemnitz finished with a welcome dinner
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Research
Third-party Funding: TU Chemnitz Nationwide Among the Top TenThe university was able to procure more than 74 million euros in 2014 – The TU Chemnitz is in 7th place nationwide based on proceeds per professor
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People
New Rector InauguratedProf. Dr. Gerd Strohmeier has taken office as Rector of the Technische Universität Chemnitz
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Research
Textile Innovation for BicyclesA team of founders at the TU Chemnitz want to make bicycles even lighter with spokes made from high-tech fibers
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Research
MERGE going to Brazil for International NetworkingScientists from the Cluster of Excellence MERGE introduce their current research results at the 7th Brazilian-German Frontiers and Science(BRAGFOST) Symposium in Campinas
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Culture
Free Admission for Chemnitz StudentsBeginning October 1, 2016, the Kulturticket (Culture Ticket) will take effect – free tickets to museums – and Theater fans can hope for last-minute seats
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Research
Expert Network on Inclusion in Schools Established at the TU ChemnitzThe Professorship of General Psychology and Biopsychology provides scientific support to Saxony’s inclusion assistant project for the next five years
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Honours
Invited to Conduct Research at a Prestigious InstituteClemens Bombach, doctoral candidate at the Professorship of Analysis, received a special prize for his scientific presentation from the Student Conference of the German Mathematical Society
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Research
For Better Teaching Quality at German UniversitiesThe Professorship of Educational and Developmental Psychology at the TU Chemnitz will present the latest research findings at the 50th Congress of the German Psychological Society
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Events
When Chemnitz Throws a Party, the Uni is Right in the MiddleThe TU Chemnitz participates in the Chemnitz City Festival on August 27, 2016 with a variety of different entertainment acts and offers
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Campus
Mensa Expands its Meatless MenuA current study conducted by the Chemnitz-Zwickau Sudent Union shows the Mensa is changing: more and more guests prefer vegetarian and vegan dishes
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Sports
Ready, Set, Run for the UniOn September 7, 2016, the TU Chemnitz has the chance to recapture the title of “Most Athletic Company” at the WiC Firmenlauf (company run) – Late deciders can still register until August 26
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Research
Prize-winning Idea Put into PracticeStefan Uhlmann of the Professorship of Lightweight Structures and Polymer Technology developed a new testing device to determine the bulk density and pourability of granules
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Interview
Observing the Brain at WorkEleven Questions for Prof. Dr. Alexandra Bendixen, who has held the Professorship of Structure and Function of Cognitive Systems since April 2015
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Research
High-Precision Machining in Microcosmic DimensionsTU Chemnitz’ Professorship Micromanufacturing Technology puts a new high-precision machining center into operation, focused on development and manufacture of functional surfaces
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Events
Summer, Sun, Support - Writing Week From August 22 through 26, TU Chemnitz students have the chance to work on their writing projects together – the Writing Week offers both structural and content-related assistance
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Sports
Swimming the Strait of GibraltarDefying the currents and his own limitations: In September, Joseph Heß will face the challenge of swimming from Spain to Morocco
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Research
Beware of Data DisclosureSocial media study at the TU Chemnitz shows: the majority of Facebook users would embellish their profiles to improve their credit rating