University News: Human- und Sozialwissenschaften

International
Going abroad with Erasmus+

Doing a semester abroad with Erasmus+? Applications for winter semester 2019/20 and summer semester 2020 need to be submitted prior to 31 March 2019
Research
Digital Withdrawal Solutions for “Digital Natives”

For the first time, a study by Chemnitz University of Technology investigates the reasons and strategies for deliberate internet avoidance among adolescents and young adults – a video presentation and podcast on the topic can be found below
Study
A Visit From the Czech Republic on “BIDS Day”

On 4 and 11 December 2018, pupils from the Czech Republic experienced the Chemnitz University atmosphere
Research
Emotionally cold, But Competent

A Chemnitz University study shows for the first time how new bionic technology affects stereotypes of people with disabilities – as explained in a new video by Prof. Bertolt Meyer
Study
Choosing Your Study Programme: Now Made Easier

Action-packed and exciting: At “Open House Day” on 10 January 2019, Chemnitz University will offer a comprehensive range of counseling services and provide info on 101 degree programmes
Research
In the Service of Science: Breaking New Ground in Virtual Worlds

Chemnitz University of Technology’s new Gait Analysis Laboratory enables fundamental and applied research within an interactive, real-time virtual reality environment – a TV report is available below
Campus
„Talk it out"

Joint venture of partners from inside and outside of Chemnitz University of Technology counsel international students - Starting in January 2019
Research
More Than Third of a Million for Scholarships

93 students of Chemnitz University of Technology were awarded a Germany scholarship on November 8, 2018 – contacts to sponsors were further strengthened during the evening
Campus
Accompanying International Students on Their First Steps in Chemnitz

Currently seeking Student Buddies – with the possibility to earn a certificate
Research
Indian Flair on Campus

The 10th annual Diwali: Indian Festival of Lights will be taking place on 10 November 2018 in the Mensa
Events
Flying Caps, Emotional Moments and a Good-Bye Which Is Not Supposed To Be One

Around 200 students were awarded personally their graduation certificates in the St. Petrichurch of Chemnitz – about 900 guests accepted the invitation to the ceremony
Events
TUConnect Herbst – The Career Opportunities Fair Comes for a Second Round

On November 8th, 2018, between the hours of 10:00 and 16:00, students and alumni can meet with 65 regional and supra-regional employers from different fields
Events
Going Abroad – Get Informed!

Information Fair on going abroad during studies on November 14,2018 held by the International Office and funding organisations
International
All-time high in the acquisition of DAAD funds

Chemnitz University of Technology generates more than one million euros for the first time from DAAD project funding
International
Sightseeing tour, guided campus tour, welcome dinner

Ceremonial end of orientation week for international students at the Club of Cultures of Chemnitz University of Technology – Personal welcome by the President
Events
Matriculation ceremony in the Hartmann hall

The university invites all students and employees to the festive matriculation event and to celebrate the beginning of the new semester on October 4th, 2018 - Participation is free of charge
Campus
"Wir sind Chemnitz"

TU Chemnitz sets a mark and shows a different picture of Chemnitz
Campus
Reaction to enquiries from students, prospective students and parents about recent events in Chemnitz
Campus
Open letter regarding the events of the last days
Research
Why Time Sometimes Crawls and Sometimes Flies

Dr. Isabell Winkler researches humans’ subjective sense of time – with surprising results