University News: Philosophische Fakultät

Events
Who would like to actively help shape the „Across eCampus”?

The European University Alliance Across is looking for interested students and staff at Chemnitz University of Technology who would like to share feedback on the digital services they use in focus groups on 18 and 20 March 2026, thereby supporting the practical, user-centred further development of the „Across eCampus“.
Events
Promoting Women in Science: 3rd International Women-in-Science Day at TU Chemnitz

TU Chemnitz invites female scientists of all career stages and female students on March 6, 2026, to this years’ focus topic on women’s health
Campus
Complete the course paper all around the clock

Simply hold on: University Library of Chemnitz University of Technology open 24/7 immediately from the “Long Night of Postponed Course Papers” on February 5, 2026 up to February 14, midnight
International
Going abroad with Erasmus+

The application for doing a semester abroad with Erasmus+ during winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027 is still open until 31st of March 2026
Research
What do you know about fairy tales?

Call for participation in a short linguistic survey by Chemnitz University of Technology – no specialist knowledge needed
International
Critical Interculturality from a “Southern” Perspective

Visiting Scholar Benanchour Saidi at the Junior Professorship of Intercultural Practice with a Focus on Digital Cultures
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„Tag des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses“ on 11 November 2025

The “Tag des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses” at Chemnitz University of Technology focuses in 2025 on the opportunities and challenges of academic qualification in the age of AI – participation is free of charge following online registration
Research
Why cooking recipes are surprisingly personal – and have been so for over 160 years

Linguistic study reveals personal pronouns are far more common in recipes than expected and that chatty cooking recipes go back at least 160 years
Research
What Does a Human Say to a Robot While They’re Building an IKEA Shelf Together?

Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology explore human-robot conversations – and share their insights in a podcast episode
International
Successful summer school at Chemnitz University of Technology

The Department of Media Psychology and the Across University Alliance welcomed young media enthusiasts from nine different countries to the summer school "How much science is in science fiction?"
International
Erasmus+ programme - funding extended

A travel allowance will also be paid for future Erasmus+ semesters abroad.
Research
An Entertaining Transatlantic Backstage Tour of Research on Language

German Professor of English and Digital Linguistics and American co-host launch new podcast “Linguistics Behind the Scenes” for general audiences
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Renewed Launch of the "Long Night of Postponed Course Papers"

Students of Chemnitz University of Technology are invited to profit from assistance for writing their theses in the University Library – In addition, there are also complementary support offers
Culture
Experience a Fun VR Adventure Quiz About Chemnitz, the 2025 European Capital of Culture, on Your Own Phone

Use your knowledge about the city’s sights, history and culture to cross a virtual-reality rope bridge, in a quiz developed by students and staff at Chemnitz University of Technology
Campus
From the „University Library in the Capital of Culture” to the “5D-Library”

University Library of Chemnitz University of Technology presents its strategy for development until the year 2030
International
Going abroad with Erasmus+ – Apply now until March 31, 2025!

The application for doing a semester abroad with Erasmus+ during winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026 is still open until March 31, 2025
Events
“I, Expert” Conference: Advancing Media Competence in Science through Linguistics

The conference on the language of science communication strengthened the academic dialogue between the TU Chemnitz and the University of Zaragoza as part of a DAAD project of the Chair of English and Digital Linguistics
Events
Reflecting on an Open Science Culture

On the occasion of the “International Open Access Week 2024”, Chemnitz University Library invites for discussion at the end of October – for the first time, the “Open Access Award” will be accorded in different categories
Research
From “Ötzi” to “Hauna” and “Haunwin”

German linguist and archaeologists develop a system to produce unique names for Stone Age skeletons and mummies
Research
“ERC Starting Grant” for TU Chemnitz: Political Scientist Receives one of the Most Prestigious EU Grants for Cutting-edge Research

Assistant Professor Arndt Leininger, who holds the assistant professorship in Political Science Research Methods, wants to study the influence of residential mobility on political attitudes in society and will receive 1.44 million euros for this purpose