University News: Naturwissenschaften

International
10.000 Dollar for International Network Projects

International network AC21 calls for proposals within the competition “Special Project Fund 2017”
Culture
Icecold Taste Explosions

Chemistry meets Cuisine: Prof. Dr. Heinrich Lang illustrates what he associates with molecular cooking at the “Bar Ausgleich” in the campus canteen on November 23, 2016
Campus
New Task Force Shall Support and Accompany “Lighthouse Projects”

Optimal framework conditions for successful application will be developed in working groups – within the strategy for excellence “Chemnitz Cluster+” supports applications
Research
Europe’s Top Networkers of Lightweight Engineering are in Chemnitz

The Federal Cluster of Excellence MERGE at the TU Chemnitz provides an international impetus for sustainable development in the field of lightweight engineering
International
Time to Go Abroad – Time to Get Informed

The International Office‘s (IUZ) "International Day" takes place on November 9, 2016
International
“TU Chemnitz is the Most International University in Saxony”

The number of international students in Chemnitz is still increasing – TU Chemnitz is a cosmopolitan university in a welcoming city
People
New University Leadership Determined

Three Vice Presidents were elected by the Senate to five-year terms in office
International
City rally, Guided Tour of the Kaßberg and Welcome Party

The orientation week for more than 400 newly enrolled international students of TU Chemnitz finished with a welcome dinner
Research
Third-party Funding: TU Chemnitz Nationwide Among the Top Ten

The university was able to procure more than 74 million euros in 2014 – The TU Chemnitz is in 7th place nationwide based on proceeds per professor
Research
MERGE going to Brazil for International Networking

Scientists from the Cluster of Excellence MERGE introduce their current research results at the 7th Brazilian-German Frontiers and Science(BRAGFOST) Symposium in Campinas
Culture
Free Admission for Chemnitz Students

Beginning October 1, 2016, the Kulturticket (Culture Ticket) will take effect – free tickets to museums – and Theater fans can hope for last-minute seats
Events
When Chemnitz Throws a Party, the Uni is Right in the Middle

The TU Chemnitz participates in the Chemnitz City Festival on August 27, 2016 with a variety of different entertainment acts and offers
Sports
Ready, Set, Run for the Uni

On September 7, 2016, the TU Chemnitz has the chance to recapture the title of “Most Athletic Company” at the WiC Firmenlauf (company run) – Late deciders can still register until August 26
Interview
Observing the Brain at Work

Eleven Questions for Prof. Dr. Alexandra Bendixen, who has held the Professorship of Structure and Function of Cognitive Systems since April 2015
Events
Summer, Sun, Support - Writing Week

From August 22 through 26, TU Chemnitz students have the chance to work on their writing projects together – the Writing Week offers both structural and content-related assistance
Campus
Living the Life on Campus

Students in Chemnitz enjoy living on campus - In the ten TU Chemnitz dormitories, there are 1,800 beds in single apartments, doubles or apartments shared among multiple people
Honours
Access to an Exclusive Network

Fabian Göhler, TU Chemnitz student, receives “MINT Excellence” scholarship
People
New TU Chemnitz Rector Elected

Extended Senate of the Technische Universität Chemnitz voted to elect political scientist Prof. Dr. Gerd Strohmeier
Research
It’s the Little Things that Matter

Focus on Nanoscience: the first “NANO-TECH” Summer School helps to intensify the TU Chemnitz’s cooperation with the Arabic world
Campus
Excellent Marks for the University in Chemnitz

CHE Ranking: the TU Chemnitz is the right choice for anyone seeking a quick and well-supported study program at a university which excels in research