The Week at TU Braunschweig │02.02.2024 Our Newsletter for all Employees
Topics: #WeRemember + Racism-critical university + Heavy Metal
Editor: Hannah Kreß
► Student house receives another award
The shower of awards continues! TU Braunschweig and the two architects are delighted to receive the DAM Prize of the German Architecture Museum, which was awarded on 26 January in Frankfurt am Main in the presence of Federal Minister Klara Gleiwitz.
► #WeRemember
In front of the “Stolperschwelle” in front of the Historic Main Building, TU members commemorated the victims of National Socialism with a minute’s silence. In their speeches, President Angela Ittel and Steffen Dohmen from the AStA also built a bridge to the present day.
► “Racism-critical university”
… is the TU focus topic this year. TU is providing information and advice on the topic through workshops, readings, discussion rounds, lectures and exhibitions, with the aim of empowering people affected by racism. An internal kick-off event with expert Sabrina Rahimi took place this week.
► Aviation: Less air friction, fewer emissions
Understanding boundary-layer behaviour is of central importance for the development of efficient, safe and high-performance aircraft. The SE2A Cluster of Excellence for Sustainable Aviation has succeeded in optimising and testing the boundary layer with the help of 3D-printed suction panels.
► Introduced: Prof. David Rival
“My goal is to discover beauty and complexity in the world that surrounds us” says Prof. David Rival, Head of the Institute of Fluid Mechanics. His research approach: Finding approaches to solve aerodynamic problems for humans by observing nature.
► Congratulations!
Wolfgang Sunder from the Institute of Construction Design, Industrial and Health Care Building (IKE) has been appointed “außerplanmäßiger Professor” by our President. This honours his many years of outstanding research work in the field of healthcare construction.
► Inaugural lectures
There will be two inaugural lectures next week: – on 6 February: Prof. Sabrina Zellmer, Institute for Particle Technology, about “Einblicke in die nachhaltige Batterie- und Brennstoffzellenproduktion” and on 7 February: Prof. Sebastian Andres, Institute for Mathematical Stochastics, about “Irrfahrten, zufällige Umgebungen und ihr Verhältnis zu Gauß.”
► How much recycled paper have we used?
TU Braunschweig is currently collecting data on paper use in 2023 for the annual university competition Paper Atlas. The Green Office is asking all faculties and central institutions to submit their data via a survey tool to ensure successful participation.
► Datathon: Interested in geodata?
What geodata is freely available and how can it be used? On 13 February, a datathon will be held at TU Braunschweig as part of the international Love Data Week. Braunschweig research data experts are also offering other events.
►Seminar: Market-based exploitation of research results
How do you turn research results into a marketable business model? The seminar “Technology Business Model Creation” (TBMC) brings students and researchers together to develop innovative products from scientific research results. Registrations are possible until 16.02.2024.
► Video on funding opportunities for engagement and sustainability
All TU members can carry out individual sustainability projects in line with the 17 sustainability goals via the “Sandkasten” platform of the Knowledge Transfer department in the Transfer and Cooperation House. A video explains exactly how this works and what funding opportunities are available.
► Appointment as an expert advisor for civil protection
Prof. Lars Gerhold from the Institute of Psychology, Department of Psychology of Socio-Technical Systems, has been appointed to the independent scientific advisory board of the The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance. The group of twelve specialist representatives advises from a scientific perspective.
► DFG call for proposals for major instrumentation initiative 2025
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) invites researchers to submit proposals for the establishment and launch of a major instrumentation initiative. Proposals received by the DFG up to and including 4 June, can be expected to be evaluated this year (probably in November).
► Makerspace for digitally supported collaboration between students
Where can software create concrete added value in the design of teaching? On 29 February, a makerspace will take place in Göttingen, Hanover and Braunschweig at the same time. Registrations with desired location by 16.02. via info@co3learn.de.
► Picture of the month: Novel propeller under test
This image was created as part of a project in the SE²A Cluster of Excellence. The aim is to understand the interaction between propeller and wing in new and future aircraft configurations. The image shows a new type of propeller with a typical helical wake.
► The tuba is our darling of the week
The instrument of the year 2024 is pretty “heavy metal”! That’s why TU Braunschweig orchestra is dedicating an entire symphony concert to the tuba this semester. The concert will also include a solo performance by tuba soloist Daniel Barth. The concerts will take place in the Audimax on 4 February at 17:00 and on 5 and 6 February at 20:00, and admission is free. Look forward to a musical experience!
► Events
There is always something going on at TU Braunschweig. Lectures, discussions, information events, concerts, films and much more. Take a look at our calendar of events and get inspired.