Our Central Institutions
Centre for Teacher Training Centre for Teacher Training
The Centre for Teacher Education was founded in 2013 as a central institution of the Chemnitz University of Technology. It coordinates all aspects of teacher education at Chemnitz University of Technology and acts as an interface between teaching training, further education, and research. The focus is on cooperation with primary schools in the region, which is an important reference point for the effective communication of theory and practice.
The Centre for Teacher Education was founded in 2013 as a central institution of the Chemnitz University of Technology. It coordinates all aspects of teacher education at Chemnitz University of Technology and acts as an interface between teaching training, further education, and research. The focus is on cooperation with primary schools in the region, which is an important reference point for the effective communication of theory and practice.
Central tasks of the Centre for Teacher Education are:
- the continuous development of teacher training in Chemnitz
- the organisation, implementation, and technical monitoring of school internships
- the conception and coordination of further training events for prospective and current teachers
- the initiation and implementation of research projects
The general aim is the comprehensive development of competences and professionalisation of the future teachers, both from a subject didactic and a subject science point of view. The continuous cooperation with the faculties of the Chemnitz University of Technology contributes significantly to the quality development of the teacher training programme.
University Library Your University Library – more Knowledge!
The University Library is located in the historic building of the "Alte Aktienspinnerei", Straße der Nationen 33, opposite the bus station. Its stock includes more than 1 million printed and almost 400,000 electronic media. It offers more than 700 workstations and is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To use the University Library, please register with your TUCcard and your identity card at the service desk on the 1st floor of the building. After that, you can also borrow media and take them home to work with them.
In addition to being a place for concentrated work, the University Library is also a meeting place to get into conversation with others or to relax (together). For this purpose, there is a "common area" on the first floor with comfortable seating and a children's corner, where people can communicate, eat and drink. In addition, a reading garden invites you to linger. Those who prefer to exercise there can try out the available sports equipment. We are looking forward to seeing you and hope to welcome you soon at the University Library!
International Office Get support during your studies at TU Chemnitz
Every year, TU Chemnitz welcomes many international students who have chosen to study in Chemnitz. Whether exchange or degree seeking students, the International Office supports every international student during their studies abroad. In particular within the Student Buddy Program, local buddies help new international students with their first steps in Chemnitz and at the university.
Foreign Language Centre Language Courses
The Centre for Foreign Languages at Chemnitz University of Technology offers all students opportunities for university-specific, career-oriented foreign language training, which should enable them to communicate orally and in writing for study purposes (student mobility) as well as for communication in the workplace (employability). Students of all subject areas can choose from a wide range of general and specialised language oriented individual courses and course programmes.
Centre for Sports and Health Promotion Activ throughout the semester
The Centre for Sport and Health Promotion has the task of providing sports and exercise opportunities for employees and students at Chemnitz University of Technology. In order to fulfil this task, the Center is in particular responsible for the conception and implementation of offers and arrangements within the framework of university health management, the planning of university sports courses, the organisation and management of projects such as the campus and sports festival as well as the Day of Health and the organisation and implementation of offers of the Centre for Fitness and Health.
The Centre for Sport and Health Promotion has the task of providing sports and exercise opportunities for employees and students at Chemnitz University of Technology. In order to fulfil this task, the Center is in particular responsible for the conception and implementation of offers and arrangements within the framework of university health management, the planning of university sports courses, the organisation and management of projects such as the campus and sports festival as well as the Day of Health and the organisation and implementation of offers of the Centre for Fitness and Health.
Together with the General German University Sports Association (adh) and the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), Chemnitz University of Technology, as a member university of adh, is launching the project "Bewegt studieren, Studieren bewegt 2.0" on 1 November 2020. The ZfSG will offer students (and teachers) an active break during lectures and seminars to make their everyday study life more active. These short active breaks are to be digitised in the future and thus not only usable in face-to-face lectures but also provide for activation in online courses.
In addition, all university members can use the TU-internal fitness studio with the Centre for Fitness and Health (ZFG). Under the expert guidance of the trainers you can work out or do your health-oriented fitness training.
University Computer Centre Campus-wide IT-Network
The University Computer Centre is responsible for the planning, expansion and operation of the campus network and supports employees and students in their work, research and teaching with over 200 services. Digital tools for organisation, collaboration, and communication as well as the offer of corresponding training courses facilitate the daily study routine and are available to all students with the activation of the user account.
The University Computer Centre is responsible for the planning, expansion and operation of the campus network and supports employees and students in their work, research and teaching with over 200 services. Digital tools for organisation, collaboration, and communication as well as the offer of corresponding training courses facilitate the daily study routine and are available to all students with the activation of the user account.
- personal mail account, personal storage area
- personal rooms in the BigBlueButton video conference system
- TUCcloud for data exchange and shared editing
- Extensive software offers in the training pools
- campus-wide WLAN
- public printers at all locations
- Support for the use of the e-learning platform
Centre for Young Scientists Centre for Young Scientists
The Centre for Young Academics (ZfwN) sees itself as an interdisciplinary coordination and service institution. The focus of its work ranges from support during the doctoral and postdoctoral phases to continuing education, advice and networking for young researchers. In addition, the institution feels particularly committed to the sustainable promotion and further development of a junior-friendly higher education infrastructure and culture and supports this through identity-building measures, which also includes the corresponding sensitisation and counselling of university members and staff as well as impulses with regard to overarching standards such as the principles of good scientific practice.
The range of services offered by the Centre for Young Academics is intended to complement the academic anchoring and support provided by the faculties for the promotion of young academics. A brief insight into our services: Interdisciplinary continuing education programmes, provision of comprehensive information on all aspects of doctoral studies, advice on interdisciplinary matters during the doctoral and postdoc phases, networking of young researchers for interdisciplinary exchange (e.g. Young Researchers Day, Brown Bag Break, etc.)
Saxonys Centre for Teaching and Learning Saxonys Centre for Teaching and Learning
The aim of the Centre for Higher Education Didactics in Saxony is to promote the quality of Saxon higher education teaching by offering continuing education courses in higher education didactics and a corresponding certificate programme, by providing an information platform and by creating opportunities for the exchange of experience across higher education institutions. The offers of the HDS are aimed at all teachers and thus at young academics, teachers for special tasks, research assistants, lecturers, newly appointed professors, and professors who have been practising for some time.
As a central institution of Chemnitz University of Technology, the research cluster MERGE "Technology Fusion for Multifunctional Lightweight Structures" has been dealing with fundamental research questions related to the key technology of lightweight construction for more than 10 years. The overriding goal is to develop solutions to meet climate change as a global challenge of our time. With the help of future-oriented lightweight construction technologies, not only can masses be reduced, but production processes can also be made more efficient. In this way, energy and raw materials can be saved and greenhouse gas emissions reduced. The cluster's activities therefore focus on bringing together previously separate manufacturing processes and basic technologies from the fields of plastics, metals, textiles and smart systems to develop resource-efficient products and production processes.
As a central institution of Chemnitz University of Technology, the research cluster MERGE "Technology Fusion for Multifunctional Lightweight Structures" has been dealing with fundamental research questions related to the key technology of lightweight construction for more than 10 years. The overriding goal is to develop solutions to meet climate change as a global challenge of our time. With the help of future-oriented lightweight construction technologies, not only can masses be reduced, but production processes can also be made more efficient. In this way, energy and raw materials can be saved and greenhouse gas emissions reduced. The cluster's activities therefore focus on bringing together previously separate manufacturing processes and basic technologies from the fields of plastics, metals, textiles and smart systems to develop resource-efficient products and production processes.
The MERGE Research Centre "Lightweight Technologies" creates the conditions for this. The hall and laboratory complex boasts the most innovative technology and offers a strong link between basic and applied research as well as university studies and teaching at the highest level.
Due to its high importance as a game-changer technology and innovation driver, the topic of "lightweight construction" is given high priority at the TU Chemnitz in order to meet the demand for qualified specialists. In total, the topic of "lightweight construction" is represented in six bachelor's, seven master's and one diploma program. Here, students of the TU Chemnitz are already offered the opportunity to play a decisive role in future-relevant technologies and to help shape the world of tomorrow.
Part of MERGE's vision to create resource-efficient products and production processes is the use of renewable raw materials as well as the recyclability of multi-material systems. Another element of the research work is the integration of active components such as sensors, actuators and generators to achieve the next level of highly functional lightweight structures. The research groups are therefore composed of different disciplines and form international networks with other research institutions and companies. MERGE's diverse work is also the basis for active and cross-disciplinary collaboration with student and research assistants from all disciplines.
Research Centre MAIN Research Centre MAIN
The task of the Centre for Materials, Architectures and Integration of Nanomembranes (MAIN) as a central scientific institution is the exploratory research of the fundamental physical and chemical properties and the development of the engineering application potential of flexible nanostructured membranes (nanomembranes) as a novel class of materials. The term "nanomembranes" covers very thin (down to an atomic layer) but functional structures extending into the micrometer scale, which are characterised by special electronic, optoelectronic, or electrochemical properties combined with high mechanical flexibility.
They form the basis for new types of tiny components that are bendable, ductile, and malleable and thus extremely adaptable. The aim is to apply the findings of this research to the development of future-oriented fields of materials science for the benefit of society. In this way, new technologies and products can be created in mobile communication, medical and energy technology. MAIN was built between 2011 (draft proposal) and 2018 (building handover) as a research building in accordance with Article 91b (1) No. 3 of the Basic Law and was implemented in August 2020 as a central scientific institution of Chemnitz University of Technology.
Centre for Knowledge and Technology Transfer Centre for Knowledge and Technology Transfer
Transfer processes have become increasingly important in recent years. Through successful knowledge and technology transfer, the university of Chemnitz can enhance its visibility in the region and form profitable cooperation between science and industry through active partnerships.
To support a successful transfer strategy, the Academy for Knowledge Transfer at Chemnitz University of Technology has been developed into a centre for knowledge and technology transfer as the university's central interface to business and society. Transfer processes are designed and supported within the centre. The aim is to record and bundle the offers of the Chemnitz University of Technology in technology and knowledge transfer and to make them more visible both internally and externally. In addition, this support should lead to an overall expansion of the transfer offers and their use in the region and beyond.
