University News: Human- und Sozialwissenschaften

People
His Primary Concern: The User-Oriented Design of Human-Technology Systems

The university, and University President Prof. Dr. Gerd Strohmeier, bids farewell to retiring psychologist Prof. Dr. Josef Krems
International
New "Visiting Scholar Program" launched at Chemnitz University of Technology

8 international guests from six countries were selected in the first round of funding
Campus
Chemnitz University of Technology Intercultural Film Project Shows Engagement

“Saleh und Maja”, the short film project brought to life by Chemnitz students, has been nominated for the 2019 German Engagement Award – cast your vote online
Honours
Chemnitz University of Technology Receives 2019 Award for University Communication

The jury was convinced by their outstanding overall communication concept and continued engagement in the #wirsindchemnitz campaign
Study
Incoming Student and Semester Kick-Off Ceremony Comes Again to the Hartmann Hall

The university administration invites members of the university community to join in the celebration of the start of the new academic year on 10 October 2019– registration is open until 8 October
Research
Driving dementia research forward

Symposium gives insight into ongoing research project at Chemnitz University of Technology
Study
The O-Phase is Gearing Up for the New School Year

Introductory lectures, and then celebrations at night - the Orientation Phase runs from 7 to 11 October 2019 and marks the start of the school year for university students with numerous events and offerings
Study
Rental Price Check: Value for Chemnitz Students

As winter semester is starting, an internet real estate portal in German university towns has compared rental prices for student apartments – Chemnitz is nearly four times cheaper than Munich
Research
New Appointment at the University

A new professor is appointed by the president as of 1 September 2019 – Prof. Dr. Frank Asbrock will lead the Junior Professorship of Social Psychology
Research
“Those Who Feel Safe Are Less Likely to Protest Against Migration”

The Professorship for Social Psychology at Chemnitz University of Technology has published the results of a survey of Chemnitz citizens regarding the events of summer 2018 – Age range: 51 to 70 years
Campus
The University Issues a Call to Chemnitz
Study
“I Would Do It Again” – Successful Careers, Thanks to the Chemnitz “SeKo” Programme

The interdisciplinary study programme in Sensors and Cognitive Psychology (“SeKo”) celebrated its 10th anniversary at Chemnitz University of Technology – and alumni shared insights on their experiences
Campus
Vote for the 2019 PR Image Award

A photo from Jacob Müller of the Chemnitz University of Technology Press Office has made it to the final selection stage and is in the running for the best PR Image of the Year
Campus
Ready to Move In, Just in Time for Winter Semester

The Dormitory at Vettersstraße 66 is open again as of October – brand new single-occupancy rooms offer a micro-bath, refrigerator, microwave, two cooking plates and wi-fi
Research
New “ServiceLine” is Here to Keep You Informed

Getting off to a good start in Winter Semester 2019/2020: Chemnitz University of Technology offers telephone counseling sessions and study information prior to the start of the semester
Sports
Running Together for the University

Compete on behalf of Chemnitz University of Technology at the WiC Company Run on 4 September 2019 – Registration is open until 24 August – TUC running shirts will be available after 26 August
Campus
Your Vote Counts!

Chemnitz University of Technology supports Saxony’s #GehWählen initiative and calls on students to exercise their voting rights
Campus
New Initiative to Raise Appreciation for Public Service

Working group to develop concrete proposals to promote the Free State’s appreciation initiative is established
Research
Sensitive, Despite Thick Calluses

In the current issue of Nature, kinesiologists from Chemnitz and biologists from Harvard examine the influence of walking barefoot on the sensitivity of the soles of our feet
Honours
Awards for Outstanding Dissertations

The Chemnitz branch of Commerzbank AG awarded prizes to engineer Dr. Sonia Bradai and psychologist Dr. Julia Grass