University News: Forschung
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Research
How loops and shortcuts in the brain could be shaping our behavior?From dual system to network: Research team from Chemnitz, Santiago de Chile, and Magdeburg presents a new perspective on how the brain controls actions — and how this understanding could benefit the development of neuro-inspired AI
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Events
„Tag des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses“ on 11 November 2025The “Tag des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses” at Chemnitz University of Technology focuses in 2025 on the opportunities and challenges of academic qualification in the age of AI – participation is free of charge following online registration
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Why cooking recipes are surprisingly personal – and have been so for over 160 yearsLinguistic study reveals personal pronouns are far more common in recipes than expected and that chatty cooking recipes go back at least 160 years
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What Does a Human Say to a Robot While They’re Building an IKEA Shelf Together?Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology explore human-robot conversations – and share their insights in a podcast episode
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Honours
TODOInternational Award for Professor Olfa KanounHigh honour for Chemnitz electrical engineer with the President of the Republic of Tunisia's award for the best Tunisian researcher living abroad in 2024
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Fat Molecules and Water Interact in Surprising Ways within Collagen FibrilsResearchers from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Chemnitz University of Technology have discovered fat molecules in natural collagen fibrils, the main component of connective tissue. Their research shows how fats affect the mechanical properties and water content of collagen fibrils.
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TODOSmart Microrobots Learn to Communicate and Collaborate in WaterResearchers at Chemnitz University of Technology demonstrate autonomous micro-scale communication and coordinated motion in a new class of self-sufficient electronic microrobots
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Of oranges and donuts: TU Chemnitz scientists investigate reversible switching of the quantum spin Hall insulator bismutheneChemnitz University of Technology research team investigates the synthesis and properties of bismuthene, a two-dimensional honeycomb structure made of bismuth, at the interface between graphene and silicon carbide - publication in renowned journal “Nature Communications”
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Intelligent Fiber-reinforced Ceramics with Integrated Carbon-based Sensors A research team at Chemnitz University of Technology developed innovative ceramic composites with integrated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for real-time structural health monitoring
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Honours
Students from TU Chemnitz Win International Airbus Innovation CompetitionThe winning team "Aeromorph" from TU Chemnitz was awarded the prestigious Airbus Fly Your Ideas Global Prize on June 20, 2025, at the Paris International Airshow
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Campus
New “Ethiktool” Introduced at Chemnitz University of TechnologySoftware development achieves important milestone: dialogue-guided generation of ethics proposals now browser-based, bilingual and with modern user interface
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Events
International Summer School on Sensor Technologies for Water and Health InnovationFrom June 16 to 19, 2025, Chemnitz University of Technology will host the OASIS-International Summer School on Sensor Technologies for Water and Health Innovation (OASIS-SENSE)
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Campus
Outstanding contribution to structural change: Foundation stone laid for pioneering CircEcon research campus in Lusatia, funded with over 100 million EuroOn June 11, 2025, the technical universities of Dresden, Chemnitz, Freiberg and Zittau/Görlitz laid the foundation stone for the jointly initiated Green Circular Economy (CircEcon) research campus at the “Schwarze Pumpe” industrial park near Spreetal
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International
DAAD-Programme Strengthens University Cooperation with Ukraine Support in times of crises: Chemnitz University of Technology supports sustainable development in education and research at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
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International
Erasmus+ programme - funding extendedA travel allowance will also be paid for future Erasmus+ semesters abroad.
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Research
Highly Reactive Catalyst Enables Labeling of Biologically Active Compounds A research team led by Prof. Dr. Johannes Teichert (Chemnitz University of Technology) and Prof. Dr. Fabian Dielmann (University of Innsbruck) reports on a new copper catalyst in the Journal of the American Chemical Society
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Scientific Secret of the Chemnitz Artwork "Model for Thought and Perception of the Phenomenon of Color" RevealedResearchers from Chemnitz and Besançon have uncovered the unexpected property of Stefan Nestler's striking stele artwork on the TU Chemnitz campus square as the largest known realization of a photonic crystal
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Honours
Research Paper on Environmental Sustainability Voted Best Paper 2024Journal "Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain“ honors research on cost and revenue in circular supply chain management with "Best Research Award 2024"
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Deeper Understanding: Slow Current Flow Limits Efficiency in Organic Solar CellsCurrent research led by TU Chemnitz contributes to a deeper understanding of why slow electrons reduce the efficiency of organic solar cells – Publications in the renowned journals Reports on Progress in Physics and Advanced Energy Materials
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An Entertaining Transatlantic Backstage Tour of Research on LanguageGerman Professor of English and Digital Linguistics and American co-host launch new podcast “Linguistics Behind the Scenes” for general audiences