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The exhibition „Starts – Changes: A Dialogue between Bremerhaven and Chemnitz” was organized by the Professorship Human Geography with a focus on European Migration Studies jointly with the German Emigrants’ House Bremerhaven on the occasion of the year of European Capital of Culture.
It invites to re-explore history and shows how migration from the 19th century on was and still is characterizing life and identity of both of the cities.
The exhibition may be visited until 28.11.2025 in the “Common Area” (ground floor, east wing).
Date:
2025-10-20, from 05:00 pmLocation:
IdeenReich, University Library ChemnitzContact:
Wolfgang Lambrecht Email PhoneFrom October 24 to November 20, 2025, a collaboration between HGB Leipzig and TU Chemnitz will present the exhibition “unvereint / vereint” (disunited / united) at three locations in Chemnitz – including the university library – accompanied by events such as readings, lectures, and discussion formats.
Further information
Date:
2025-10-23, from 06:00 pmContact:
Angela Malz Email PhoneThe exhibition shows posters and photos of the heritance of the GDR-journalist Klaus Steiniger (1936-2016), who was reporting from Lisbon for the newspaper Neues Deutschland. It is embedded in the event series “Shared Stories” inviting to explore the interrelations between GDR, Portugal and the anti-colonial liberation movements of the years 1970 in a new way. The focus of the series is put on the interaction of local and global developments, their reciprocal influences and their sustainable impacts. The exhibition may be seen until the 12.12.2025 at the wall gallery of the exhibition space on the 1st level of the University Library Building.
Date:
2025-11-05, from 07:00 pmLocation:
Universitätsbibliothek Chemnitz, Ausstellungsbereich (1. Obergeschoss)Contact:
Wolfgang Lambrecht Email PhoneRegistration and further information at: Forum Mitteleuropa
Date:
2025-11-18, 06:00 pm till 08:00 pmLocation:
Universitätsbibliothek Chemnitz - Veranstaltungsraum IdeenReich“North Africa and migration across the Mediterranean - How to deal with refugee movements”
Referee:
Referee:
Dr. Marcus Knupp
German Trade & Invest, Federal Ministry of Economics, Berlin
Registration:
Registration takes place via the website: Civic Education Forum Saxony.
Date:
2025-11-24, 07:00 pm till 08:30 pmLocation:
Universitätsbibliothek Chemnitz, IdeenReich (Erdgeschoss)Contact:
Angela Malz Email PhoneOrganizer:
International Relations, Politisches Bildungsforum Sachsen Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V.
Let yourself be swept away into the fairytale world of Chemnitz!
The fifth Chemnitz Fairytale Competition in 2025 was completely new in many ways: a new publisher, a new jury, and new prizes!
The result is four stories by authors between the ages of 18 and 44, showcasing Chemnitz at its most enchanting, magical, and sometimes even bewitching.
The fifth Chemnitz Fairytale Book will premiere on December 6th at the Chemnitz University Library.
Look forward to: Readings from the fairytales Talks with the jury and illustrator A craft and play area for children A book table with signing opportunities And many Christmas surprises!
Admission is free. Doors open at 2:30 pm.
Due to limited seating, registration is requested.
Date:
2025-12-06, 03:00 pm till 05:00 pmLocation:
IdeenReich, University Library ChemnitzContact:
Angela Malz Email Phone"The legacy of the Ottoman Empire - Turkey as a geopolitical regional power"
Referee:
Dr. Elinor Zeino br> Head of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation's Turkey office, Ankara
Registration:
Registration takes place via homepage: Civil Education Forum Saxony.
Date:
2025-12-17, 07:00 pm till 08:30 pmLocation:
Universitätsbibliothek Chemnitz, IdeenReich (Erdgeschoss)Contact:
Angela Malz Email PhoneOrganizer:
International Relations, Politisches Bildungsforum Sachsen Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V.
"Autocrats, monarchs and generals - How stable are the states of North Africa?"
Referee:
Eric Vollmann
Professorship for Political Systems and System Comparison, Dresden University of Technology
Registration:
Registration takes place via the website: Civil Education Forum Saxony.
Date:
2026-01-28, 07:00 pm till 08:30 pmLocation:
Universitätsbibliothek Chemnitz, IdeenReich (Erdgeschoss)Contact:
Angela Malz Email PhoneOrganizer:
International Relations, Politisches Bildungsforum Sachsen Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V.
