University News: International

Campus
Knowing one’s own visibility

University library supports researchers with bibliometric analysis of their own publications – survey on the usage of citation databases
Research
Sustainable design and a more efficient operation of data centers

The European project “RenewIT” reveals new ways of more environment friendly energy supply – Chemnitz University researchers involved and results online available
Research
Increased safety on Europe’s streets

EU funded research project on driving behavior with significant participation of Chemnitz University completed – publications available in spring 2018
Study
From health-based fitness training to experience-oriented outdoor recreation

Double degree program of the “Gesundheits- und Fitnesssport” course of study of the cooperation between Chemnitz University of Technology and University of West Bohemia in Pilsen is ready to launch
Study
Wanted: Diplomats for New York

Students of all departments of Chemnitz University of Technology can apply for the globally biggest United Nations simulation in Spring 2018 in New York until August 7, 2017
Campus
DAAD will extend the funding period for the project “InProTUC”

The project “InProTUC” will be extended until 2019 – Application deadline for sponsorship is September 30, 2017
Alumni
Struggle in the world of startups

Chemnitz University graduate Tom Apel sought and found his luck with Chemnitz know-how in Silicon Valley near San Francisco
Events
Sustainability is the business model of tomorrow

Pioneering: The Sustainable Textile School, September 18 till 20, 2017, of Chemnitz University of Technology supports the ecological textile production
People
More than just grand style

Chemnitz University researcher Frank-Lothar Kroll examines Saxon’s rulers in ZDF documentary – airdate: July 16, 2017, 11.30 p.m.
Research
Wanted: Test persons for driving study

Chemnitz University of Technology is currently looking for test persons aged 18+ with own car and driving license B for a naturalistic driving study – allowance is 40 euros
People
Active commitment on the board of directors

Prof. Beate Neuss was elected Vice Chair of the German Association of Political Science
Campus
A fresh breeze in old (and new) channels

The Social Media Team of Chemnitz University introduce itself
Research
An Algorithm with Ants

A calculation method based on a natural phenomenon helps optimise lightweight laminates
Campus
Start-Ups compete

Three Start-Ups from Chemnitz University want to succeed against 64 other companies in Saxony for the 2017 futureSAX Idea Award on August 28, 2017
Research
The Secret Life of Tyres

The Chemnitz Institute of Lightweight Structures takes a closer look at the ecological recycling of elastomers from used tyres
Campus
In the forefront of internationalization in Germany

Chemnitz University advances in nearly all areas of annual report elaborated by the German Rectors’ Conference and the German Academic Exchange Service
Research
A farmer’s little helper

The Professorship of Automatic Control and System Dynamics at Chemnitz University of Technology developed a new test stand for the verification of novel control approaches for agricultural machines an
Research
Hard as construction steel, light as carbon, and yet all natural

Chemnitz scientists of the Federal Cluster of Excellence MERGE develop bio-based fiber-plastic-compounds for a future sustainable large-scale production
Campus
Full TUCforum meets for the first time
People
An appreciated practitioner

A throwback on the 100th death anniversary: Adolf Ferdinand Weinhold developed the “Weinholdsche Bottle” and introduced the lecture of electrical engineering in Chemnitz