University News: Human- und Sozialwissenschaften

Interview
A Cross-Cutting Issue Like No Other

Eleven questions for Jun.-Prof. Dr. Christian Papsdorf, Professor of Junior Professorship in Sociology of Technology with Specialization in Internet and New Media since May 2015
Study
Winter Semester with 96 Degree Programs

TU Chemnitz invites all new students to the Enrollment Celebration on October 8th, 2015 and to the subsequent party in the Stadthalle
Study
Making Society Healthier

Two students in the “Public Health with Focus on Prevention and Evaluation” Master study program tell about their studies and how they would like to earn money from the general public’s health
Campus
Emergency Housing on Campus

TU Chemnitz makes the Sports Hall available as temporary housing for 250 asylum seekers on short notice - camp beds were set up with the help of the German Red Cross and TU employees
Research
Better Together Than Alone

Even during the lecture-free period the Lern|Raum is there for students with its offerings in all study phases and all departments
Sports
For the Uni at the Starting Line

On September 2nd, 2015, the TU has the chance to recapture the title of “Most Athletic Company” at the Company Run – Late deciders can still register until August 21st
Study
Learning in Pairs Is Simply Better

Two friends, Anna Dietze and Marike-Christiane Maack, study the Bachelor in Sensors & Cognitive Psychology and organize their everyday university life together
International
TU Chemnitz is Strengthening Cooperation with South Africa

Memorandum of Understanding and Student Exchange Agreement with the KwaZuluNatal University Durban was extended
Sports
Combining Sports and Studies

TUC graduate Marco Thomä is a two-time world champion in the bike trial and received the support from the program "Partnerhochschule des Spitzensports" during his studies
International
Impetus for Regional Collaboration

Rectors from universities in the Czech Republic and Saxony were guests of the TU Chemnitz on June 18th, 2015
Events
Two Great Days on Campus

For the first time, the Student Body Summerfest will be staged over two days behind the Turmbau: The Family Day on June 16th and the Campus Open Air Concert on June 17th, 2015
Events
In Focus: Your Professional Future

For the Day of Industry and Science on the May 20th, 2015, the WIK-Chemnitz Career Fair offers contacts to companies for jobs, internships and thesis topics as well as an extensive supporting program
Events
From healthy drums up to the flashes in the laboratory

Lively, gesture-rich and highly exciting: On 30 May 2015, TU Chemnitz offers comprehensive participatory and advisory services for the Open Day
People
Because of Love

Sociology meets Production Technology: Mariana Mondragon Contreras, Student in the Master Program Management and Organisation Studies, from Mexico to Chemnitz via Munich
Study
Students give TU Chemnitz very good grades

CHE Ranking: Math students are particularly very satisfied with their study conditions – as regards to the living, Chemnitz belongs to the most favourable cities in Germany
Alumni
Between Campus Tour and Fuchsbau Revival

International Alumni Meeting brings together current and former students and staff of TU Chemnitz on 30 May 2015 – registration is possible until 15 May – there are three more events on the same day
Study
Insider knowledge from first-hand sources

Students report about their studies and life on the campus and in Chemnitz on the “Campus TUschler“ blog
Research
Electric vehicle range in 450,000 kilometer real-world test

Psychologists at TU Chemnitz have explored the conditions under which electric mobility can also work under particularly challenging range demands of users
International
Call for Applications: InProTUC supports the Mobility of Young Scientists

Until 11th May 2015 doctoral candidates can apply for funding of conference attendance, research visits and insight visits under the new project InProTUC
Campus
"University is the engine for networks"

Unanimous vote for sustainable partnership: the Chemnitz City Council confirms continuation of the cooperation agreement with TU Chemnitz