University News: Human- und Sozialwissenschaften

Study
Start of Study Programmes during Corona Times

Prospective students can find answers to many questions about the start of the winter semester in a special FAQ section - The period for enrolment in free-admission programs has been extended to October 23, 2020
Sports
Work and Health in Balance - First Digital Health Week at Chemnitz University of Technology

From 2 to 6 November 2020, the first online health week at Chemnitz University of Technology will take place with numerous programs for employees
Alumni
“I really want to help build strong future academics”

Karen Roemer obtained her PhD at the Institute of Sport Science at Chemnitz University of Technology in 2004. Today, she is an Associate Professor at Central Washington University and their Integrative Human Physiology Program Director. She talks about her experiences as a faculty member in both the U.S. and Germany and her research on the physics of human movements
Research
Improving Urban Mobility and the Quality of Cycle Paths in Chemnitz

Test cycle paths in Chemnitz via app and survey on cycle path design wishes - Project NUMIC from Chemnitz University of Technology, City of Chemnitz and Fraunhofer IAO enters the next phase
Campus
Chemnitz University of Technology Library opens on 1 October 2020 after almost five years of construction

New "Palace of Knowledge" in the center of Chemnitz
Research
How to Succeed in the New Semester

Susann Kappler from TU4U presents support services for students - Video with subtitles available
Study
Join the Chemnitz 2021 NMUN Delegation

Students From all faculties at Chemnitz University of Technology can apply until October 4th, 2020 to participate in the world's largest UN simulation in March 2021 and take part in the online information event on September 22nd
Research
TUCtalk 41 is Online

Prof. Dr. Stephan Mühlig holds the chair of clinical psychology and is head of the Psychotherapeutic University Outpatient Clinic and the Psychosocial Counseling Center in Chemnitz - In the new episode of TUCtalk, he explains how his research and commitment helps people with mental impairments
Culture
I see it differently... - Identity and Diversity at the Festival of Dissent

Professorship of General Psychology and Biopsychology at Chemnitz University of Technology is a cooperation partner on an event format that focuses on dialogue about topics that move Chemnitz on 5 September 2020
Campus
First Steps into Career Start with Good Education

On 1 September 2020, seven new trainees were welcomed at Chemnitz University of Technology
International
New all-time high for DAAD funding

TU Chemnitz generated around 1.85 million euros in third-party funding from DAAD programs for international mobility and projects in 2019 – International Office supports application
Research
TUCtalk 40 is Online - Subtitles available

Prof. Dr. Georg Jahn is spokesman of the Collaborative Research Center "Hybrid Societies" at Chemnitz University of Technology and talks about human-machine interaction and embodied technologies in the new episode of TUCtalk
Study
Prepare for Your Studies with Bridge Courses

Registration for bridge courses in winter semester 2020/21 starts 24 August 2020 - many courses digitally available
Study
Rental Price Check: Chemnitzer Student Life Especially Affordable

Shortly before the winter semester, an Internet real estate portal compared the rents offered for student apartments in German university cities - Chemnitz is five times cheaper than Munich
Campus
Lauf-KulTour 2.0 Starts in the Direction of Chemnitz’s Sister City Düsseldorf

Starting on 21 August 2020, a duathlon relay will run on a 1,300-kilometer route from Chemnitz across Germany and back again within ten days.
Campus
Centre for Fitness and Health Opens Again

Limited equipment training is possible until 30 September 2020 - Hygiene concepts must be observed
Campus
247 New Dormitory Rooms with Micro Bath

The dormitory at Vettersstraße 66 was reopened after extensive interior renovation - There are still rooms available for the winter semester 2020/2021
Events
"Everybody for Himself, Yet Together"

Running enthusiasts at Chemnitz University of Technology can compete in the WiC self-running company race in September 2020 - registration is possible until 17 August - university running shirts are available starting 24 August
Honours
3x Gold and a Silver at the German Athletic Championship in Braunschweig

Successful "partner university of top-class sport": Max Hess and Maria Purtsa won the championship title in triple jump, Corinna Schwab sprinted her personal best 400 metres on the way to 1st place and Rebekka Haase sprinted over 100 metres to 2nd place
Campus
RABBAZ is Back on Campus

Second issue of student magazine "RABBAZ" published