Leipzig and Yerevan: start of a joint cultural year
Leipzig and Yerevan are launching a joint year of culture to promote art and education. The agreement was signed in Yerevan.
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New building for Dresden University School delayed - Structural Commission sounds the alarm
Once again, the planned start of construction for a learning building for Dresden University School has been postponed. The current situation has prompted a public statement from the Dresden University School's Structure and Evaluation Commission. Until the new building planned for 2029/30 is completed, the committee criticizes that research and learning are suffering under precarious conditions.
Learning center for Dresden University School delayed - structural commission sounds the alarm
Once again, the planned start of construction for a learning building for Dresden University School has been postponed. The current situation has prompted a public statement from the Dresden University School's Structure and Evaluation Commission. Until the new building planned for 2029/30 is completed, the committee criticizes that research and learning are suffering under precarious conditions.
Alternative teaching internship at selected secondary schools in eastern Saxony - second pilot phase launched
At TU Dresden, the second pilot phase of the project to better intertwine theory and practice in teacher training has begun. The internship runs throughout the semester and allows participating students to grow into the role of teachers whilst mitigating the shortage of teachers in East Saxony.
Fridays For Future calls for a climate strike in Dresden
Climate activists from Fridays for Future are already talking about the flood century. In fact, the floods of the century are becoming more frequent in Europe. This is becoming more than clear again these days.
"The motivation for change and further development is unbroken." - Dresden University School trial starts its sixth year
In the 2024/25 school year, around 830 students in grades 1 to 10 from the entire Dresden city area and neighboring communities will attend the Dresden University School. Innovative teaching-learning formats and a contemporary school organization are being tested and researched in the school trial by the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) and the city of Dresden. The focus of school development is now moving away from the organization of teaching in the younger grades towards the development of structures in the final grades. For the second time in the school's young history, final examinations will be held in the beginning school year, and for the first time, the young people in the qualification level will also be preparing for the Realschule examination. The integration of the Ukrainian pupils and teachers into the school community is also progressing.
Alstom sees a secure future in Bautzen
French rail vehicle manufacturer Alstom secures future in Bautzen with major orders. New production line for regional trains inaugurated.
Evaluation commission confirms university school's high level of innovation - and calls for sustainable structures
Since 2020, the Dresden University School pilot project has been supported by a structure and evaluation commission in the process of school development and research. The committee of renowned educational scientists and experienced practitioners is now presenting its fourth report.
First final exams since school opening - Successful graduates at Dresden University School
The first graduating class of the University School Dresden is impressive: 100% passed, over half with very good results and two students with excellent results. For the first final examinations in the school's young history, the students in Year 9 also received grades again for the first time in the joint school experiment of TU Dresden and the City of Dresden.
Village of Pödelwitz enters the "Our village has a future" competition
The village of Pödelwitz enters the "Our village has a future" competition after being saved from lignite mining. Despite the challenges, the village is fighting for a future worth living.
Fridays for Future: A moving appeal for climate protection in Dresden
1500 people demonstrated in Dresden with FFF for climate protection, emphasizing the importance of the 2024 European elections and the possibility of voting from the age of 16.
International artists and children design the Japanese Palace in Dresden for the Children's Biennale
International artists and children create visions of peace, community and sustainability at the Japanisches Palais in Dresden. An interactive exhibition for the whole family.
Singer Matthias Reim on the changes in the world and the future of humanity
Matthias Reim talks about the constant changes in the world, the transience of events and the future of humanity
Macron commemorates Europe's murdered Jews before keynote speech on the future of Europe
Emmanuel Macron and Frank-Walter Steinmeier commemorated the murdered Jews of Europe and visited the Holocaust memorial in Berlin before Macron gave an important speech on the future of Europe.
Thoughts: Why our life is a simulation
Many things seem to be predetermined, others happen by chance. Does everyone react differently to events? Why? Are we humans part of a simulation?
Fit GmbH invests millions in production technology and plans to expand capacity
The East German washing-up liquid manufacturer Fit GmbH has invested 6 million euros in production technology and is planning to spend a further 15 million euros on expanding its capacity. The company also plans to build its own wind turbine for energy independence.
Volkswagen rethinks the future of the Transparent Factory in Dresden
Volkswagen is examining options for the Gläserne Manufaktur Dresden, where the ID.3 is assembled. Future of the site and its employees uncertain.
Digital high-speed test field launched in the Ore Mountains
A digital test field for rail travel of the future has been opened in the Ore Mountains. New applications and the new rail radio FRMCS are being tested there.
Saxony's Minister of State for Regional Development calls for a village competition
Saxony's Minister of State for Regional Development Thomas Schmidt has launched the 12th Saxon state competition "Our village has a future".
Top marks, new curricula and more personal responsibility - the schools of the future in Saxony are the subject of controversial debate
Top marks, new curricula and more autonomy for schools - the school of the future is the subject of controversial debate among experts in Saxony.
Do we still need financial advisors? TU Dresden study sheds light on the role of AI in investment advice
Study by TU Dresden shows how AI tools such as ChatGPT can help with investment decisions. Are traditional financial advisors still necessary?
"Schule bewegt Sachsen": Dresden University School supports schools in eastern Saxony with innovative educational formats
The Dresden University School supports school development processes in eastern Saxony as part of the "Schule bewegt Sachsen" project. Using findings from the real-world laboratory on the school of the future, which is unique in Germany, the cooperation project aims to find solutions, e.g. for teacher shortages, with new approaches.
Budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court and implications for eastern Germany
According to Michael Kellner (Greens), Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics, the budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court has a particularly negative impact on eastern Germany.
Country heads demand more speed from EU Commission in funding projects for future technologies
Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) and Baden-Württemberg's Head of Government Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) are demanding accelerated funding projects and less effort from the EU Commission.
Climate strike in Dresden 15.09. - All routes, all times, all facts! 🌍✌️
Ready for the climate strike in Dresden? Here you will find all the information: Start at 1 p.m. at Postplatz, four feeder demonstrations and the complete route. Be there!
Climate strike in Leipzig 15.09: Let's Make Some Noise! 🌍🔊
Ready for the climate strike in Leipzig? Here you will find all the information: Start at 3 p.m. on Augustusplatz, four feeder demonstrations and the complete route. Be there!
In-depth career orientation and first degrees - Dresden University School starts 5th school year
At Dresden University School, 720 students have started the new school year. As in previous years, the size of the school community not only changes with each new school year, but further components of the school concept are implemented. In the 2023/24 school year, this is particularly the early career orientation with the PRALL project and the continuation of the youth school in the Old Brickworks in Prohlis. The first grades for grade 9 and integration of Ukrainian children and young people into the student body are also on the agenda.
Fridays for Future activists gear up for climate strike
Droughts, floods and forest fires: In view of the fatal consequences of global warming, the climate protection movement Fridays for Future (FFF) is also gearing up for the next global climate strike in Dresden. On September 15, the activists want to draw attention to the dramatic nature of the clima ..
Fridays for Future vs. #ClimateProtectionLaw: The fight for our future! #Webinar
Fridays for Future advocates against climate law changes. Discover why this movement is fighting for a greener future.
Fridays for Future: How it started and why it's cool to be part of it!
From lone protests in front of the Swedish Parliament to worldwide demos, learn how Greta Thunberg's strike launched Fridays for Future and why it's cool to be part of the solution!