TU Chemnitz receives 20 million euros for railroad research
Chemnitz University of Technology receives millions for a new rail technology project. The aim: innovative solutions for rail transportation.
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More first semester students at Saxony's universities
More young people are starting university studies in Saxony. This is shown by preliminary figures from the Ministry of Science. One subject area in particular is in high demand.
Funding atlas: universities raise 616 million euros
Third-party funding is very important for research. The Saxon universities have recently raised a little more money.
The change in local journalism: Digital platforms as an opportunity for an informed public
Dwindling subscriber numbers, thinned-out editorial teams and the decline of local titles are shaping the media landscape in Germany. Local journalism, which in many places is regarded as a "discontinued model", is particularly affected. A recent study by the Otto Brenner Foundation sheds light on t ..
Dresden student residences struggle with lack of space
The situation on the Dresden housing market is tight. This also applies to places in student residences. A new hall of residence should bring relief.
Federal "Young Living" program creates new residential home places in Saxony
In Saxony, additional places in halls of residence for students and trainees are being created with federal aid. However, the Left Party believes this is not enough.
Students criticize police operation at Leipzig University
There is a police operation at Leipzig University due to the disruption of an event on sex work. Student representatives are outraged.
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.
New rector at the Carl Maria von Weber Academy of Music in Dresden
A jazz musician will lead the Dresden University of Music in future. Music can build bridges and open dialogues, especially in a world of growing problems, says the new rector Lars Seniuk.
Peter Bernshausen is the new Chancellor of Chemnitz University of Technology
The 47-year-old administrative expert Peter Bernshausen has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Chemnitz University of Technology. The post had previously been held provisionally for several years.
Plenary Student Assembly calls on Leipzig University to consistently defend against right-wing extremism
Students are calling on the university to send a clear signal against right-wing violence, discrimination and unequal treatment. To this end, they have now presented a paper of demands.
Lectures for the young and curious
Many universities in Saxony offer lectures for children. In Leipzig, one of the topics is fake content on the internet.
More than 12,000 part-time students in the Southeast
In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, some universities offer part-time courses - but there are differences in the three federal states, as an analysis shows.
KSS criticizes Ministry of Science for gender ban at universities
No special characters should be used inside words in official university documents. According to the Ministry of Science, the language should be understandable. The KSS protests.
TU Chemnitz becomes scientific partner of the German Ski Association
Top-class sport is hardly conceivable today without science. The German Ski Association is now relying on the expertise of researchers from Chemnitz.
The splendor of minerals: "Terra Mineralia" show turns 15
The "Terra Mineralia" exhibition in Freiberg has been drawing on a unique collection for 15 years. Minerals are displayed there in all their splendor and diversity. Now there are some new features.
Institute for Midwifery founded in Leipzig
The dual study program Bachelor of Science Midwifery has been available at Leipzig University since 2021. Now the next step follows.
Grillenburg hunting lodge in Tharandt becomes the TUD's new science and conference center
The Tharandt Forest near Dresden is home to a historical gem. Built for a Wettin, the hunting lodge was later also used for research - now it is being brought out of its slumber.
Successful clusters of excellence to receive extra money
The universities in Dresden and Leipzig are submitting eight applications for clusters of excellence. If they are successful, they will receive millions in funding and more international attention.
Fewer young scientists are aiming for a doctorate
In order to obtain a doctorate, young scientists have to complete a complex doctoral procedure. Fewer men and women in Saxony do this.
"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.
Dresden University School: Successful interim results after six years
It is one of many school trials nationwide: In Dresden, the city and TU are testing a unique concept with more flexibility and freedom with the university school. The results are positive.
Universities from Munich and Dresden work together on AI research project GAIn
Over the next three years, three universities from Munich and Dresden want to work on making the use of artificial intelligence even better. This also involves energy consumption.
Leipzig Student Union increases canteen prices from August
Due to continuing inflation, the Studentenwerk in Leipzig is increasing meal prices - with a few exceptions. Other Saxon cities are keeping prices stable.
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.
Saxony doubles funding for exchange program with Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Saxony has doubled its funding for the exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in order to strengthen bilateral relations and intensify cooperation.
Uwe Platzbecker new Medical Director at Dresden University Hospital
Uwe Platzbecker will become the new Medical Director at Dresden University Hospital in 2025, succeeding Michael Albrecht.
CLELO - The Digital Children's Book Revolution at Chemnitz University of Technology
Several studies show that the reading skills of children in Germany are deteriorating. An innovative project at Chemnitz University of Technology has tackled this problem: CLELO, a non-profit research project headed by Prof. Dr. Herbert Endres.
Dresden University Medicine expands interdisciplinary tumor patient care
Dresden University Medicine is expanding the care of tumor patients away from urban centers with the Mission4Sax pilot project.
New teacher training course at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences to counteract teacher shortage
New teacher training course at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences to counteract teacher shortage in Upper Lusatia from winter semester 2025/26
Lars Seniuk elected new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
Composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk is to become the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. He takes over the position from Axel Köhler.
Occupation of the Audimax at Leipzig University
Several people have occupied the Audimax at Leipzig University. The police are on duty to check the situation.
New research institute at the University of Halle to solve structural change in the lignite mining area
A new research institute at the University of Halle is to look for solutions to the problems of structural change in the Central German lignite mining region.
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer honored as university lecturer of the year
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer has been named "University Lecturer of the Year" at a gala in Berlin. He received the award from the German University Association and was honored for his exceptional commitment and research work.
Leipzig University Hospital's blood bank is urgently looking for blood donors
The blood bank at Leipzig University Hospital (UKL) is urgently looking for blood donors due to the current wave of colds and increased requests around Christmas and New Year. The stock of life-saving blood products has fallen by more than a third.
"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.
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.
Volker Tolkmitt - The rocking new rector of Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
The economist Volker Tolkmitt takes over Mittweida University of Applied Sciences as the new rector with an innovative spirit and great confidence.
TU Dresden leads the field: A success story of university patent applications
The city of Dresden has established itself as a beacon of innovation and research in Germany. The Technical University of Dresden has successfully expanded its role in academic education and application-oriented research, leading the field of university patent applications. A recent evaluation of th ..