University News: philosophische fakultät

Research
Guiding young spirits

International PhD students of the English Department at the Chemnitz University of Technology teach primary students tolerance, positive attitude and knowledge about their countries
International
Great Hospitality – Great Scholarship in Pearl River Delta

Delegation of the Faculty of Humanities visited the Sun Yat-sen University
International
10.000 Dollar for International Network Projects

International network AC21 calls for proposals within the competition “Special Project Fund 2017”
International
Continuation of the German-Israeli Workshop in 2017

Chemnitz University of Technology and Sapir Academic College Sderot organize the workshop “German-Israeli relations” and bring German and Israeli students together – end of Application: January 5th
International
A New Academic Home – 25 Years Later

Maryse Nsangou-Njikam, since September Cultural Counsellor at the Cameroon Embassy in Berlin and a scholar from Yaoundé University, visits the English Department to join discussions on PhD projects
Campus
New Task Force Shall Support and Accompany “Lighthouse Projects”

Optimal framework conditions for successful application will be developed in working groups – within the strategy for excellence “Chemnitz Cluster+” supports applications
International
Time to Go Abroad – Time to Get Informed

The International Office‘s (IUZ) "International Day" takes place on November 9, 2016
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
People
New University Leadership Determined

Three Vice Presidents were elected by the Senate to five-year terms in office
International
City rally, Guided Tour of the Kaßberg and Welcome Party

The orientation week for more than 400 newly enrolled international students of TU Chemnitz finished with a welcome dinner
Research
Third-party Funding: TU Chemnitz Nationwide Among the Top Ten

The 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
Culture
Free Admission for Chemnitz Students

Beginning October 1, 2016, the Kulturticket (Culture Ticket) will take effect – free tickets to museums – and Theater fans can hope for last-minute seats
Events
When Chemnitz Throws a Party, the Uni is Right in the Middle

The TU Chemnitz participates in the Chemnitz City Festival on August 27, 2016 with a variety of different entertainment acts and offers
Sports
Ready, Set, Run for the Uni

On 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
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
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
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
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
People
New TU Chemnitz Rector Elected

Extended Senate of the Technische Universität Chemnitz voted to elect political scientist Prof. Dr. Gerd Strohmeier
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