The Week at TU Braunschweig | 10.07.2026 Our Newsletter for all Employees
Topics: Crisis Management + Panoramic View + Pit Lane
Editor: Bianca Loschinsky
► New approaches to drainage in coastal regions
… this is the aim of the “ForeCoast” collaborative project. Under the headship of Prof. Kai Schröter (Leichtweiß Institute for Hydraulic Engineering), researchers are working with industry partners to develop a smart water and energy management system that combines flood protection, energy efficiency and security of supply. The project is receiving funding of around 1.5 million euros from the BMFTR.
► efzn funds TU project on the resilience of energy systems
The Lower Saxony Energy Research Centre (efzn) is funding the “ReKoMi – Resilience in Coupled Medium-Voltage Grids” project. Together with the University of Oldenburg and the University of Bremen, a team led by Prof. Regine Mallwitz is investigating how coupled medium-voltage grids can strengthen the resilience and stability of the energy system in Lower Saxony in future.
► Inaugural lecture
Prof. Thomas Koller, Institute of Thermodynamics, will deliver his inaugural lecture, ‘Transport im Grenzbereich – Bewegte Zeiten für die Thermodynamik? (Transport at the Limit – Turbulent Times for Thermodynamics?)’, on 15 July.
► Real-world laboratory with panoramic views
Staff and students from the Institute for Institute for Building Climatology and Energy of Architecture and the Institute for Design and Architectural Strategies have transformed the former computer laboratory in the Okerhochhaus into a real-world laboratory for sustainable construction. The room has been fitted with, amongst other things, a heat pump, an underfloor heating and cooling system, and a clay wall.
► Commitment to equality
Members of the Committee for Equality (KfG), the Council of Equality Officers and President Angela Ittel recently met to discuss current challenges and strengthen future collaboration. The meeting is to take place annually with immediate effect.
► A look back at the University:Future Festival 2026
On 23 June, TU Braunschweig was present with a partner stage at U:FF 2026, which took place this year under the motto ‘Under Pressure’. From exciting keynote speeches and workshops on virtual teaching to interactive art installations, the day offered a wide range of insights into the future of academic education.
► Between the lecture hall and the pit lane
The Lions Racing Team is kicking off the racing season with its brand-new LR26 model. The racing car combines lightweight construction with electric power and will prove its worth in August at Formula Student Germany and Formula Student France.
► Architecture as a “protective machine”
In a joint seminar organised by the Institute for Architecture-Related Art and the Institute of History, students took an interdisciplinary approach to examining bunkers and air-raid shelters in Braunschweig and how they have transformed the urban landscape. Among other things, they developed performances and installations on this theme.
► TechHeritage – University Collections in Dialogue
PhD student Clemens Janke from the Institute of History aims to preserve and, in the long term, (re)activate our university’s tangible cultural heritage by cataloguing various university collections. To this end, an exhibition at the University Library will open on 16 July in cooperation with the HBK, funded by the Call for Impact from the Transfer Service.
► Pre-Work and -Study Party
Fancy a free coffee with fellow students or colleagues before work, or a bit of dancing? At the Community Café “Pre-Work & -Study” on 16 July, we’ll welcome the day together with some relaxed dance moves to groovy music. The party, open to all TU members, starts at 7.30 am in the Architecture Pavilion. It’s a BYOB event – so bring your own breakfast!
► Co_Dialog at North Campus
What’s the current status of the Co_Living Campus project? On 10 July, the project team would like to discuss this. The meeting point is the lawn in front of the Student Pavilion on North Campus.
► Registration for Intensive Language Courses
During the non-lecture period, the Language Centre regularly offers intensive German and English courses. These courses are aimed at students and staff members at our university, as well as external participants and students from the HBK Braunschweig. Registration opens on 3 August.
► Young Software Developers’ Day
On 16 July, around 200 students from the Bachelor’s degree programmes in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Systems Engineering and Mathematics will present the results of this year’s software development placement. The three best teams will receive awards.
► Architecture Tour
The Department of Architecture is once again hosting the annual student exhibition. On 17 July, all institutes will open their doors for the traditional joint tour.
► BaUm-Day – Discover Construction and the Environment
On 17 July, Faculty 3 will be offering insights into the degree programmes in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Transportation Engineering and Industrial and Civil Engineering at the BaUm-Day. A campus tour and guided tours of laboratories and experiment halls are also planned.
► European RAMP Partnership: First Call for Proposals
The new partnership “Raw Materials Partnership for the Green and Digital Transition” (RAMP) is calling on researchers to submit proposals by 22 September. The aim is to provide funding for European research projects across the entire raw materials value chain. The project management organisation Jülich is hosting an online information session on 14 July.
► Our darlings of the week
… are the 24 students from our concrete canoe team “Baulöwen”. With plenty of team spirit and their two self-designed canoes, “Hydrolöwe” and “Leo”, they took to the water at the 20th Concrete Canoe Regatta on Lake Beetz in Brandenburg an der Havel. Although they didn’t quite make it onto the podium in the end, the students gained valuable experience for future competitions – and proved that concrete really does float.
► Events
There is always something going on at TU Braunschweig. Discussions, information events, concerts and much more. Take a look at our calendar of events and get inspired.