The Week at TU Braunschweig │09.08.2024 Our Newsletter for all Employees
Topics: Visit from Canada + New Media Lab + Anniversary concert
Editor: Hannah Kreß
► Progress Pride flags raised
Together with President Angela Ittel and representatives of queer university groups, the Progress Pride flags were hoisted on the University Square on Tuesday. Numerous students, staff and supporters gathered to send out a signal in favour of diversity, acceptance and the right to self-determination at TU Braunschweig.
► A visit from Canada
… happened on campus at the beginning of August. On behalf of the Canadian Memorial University of Newfoundland, Dr Britta Baron, President of the European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research, met with TU President Angela Ittel to speak about possible cooperation between the two universities in the field of wind and hydrogen economy. Baron also visited several institutes at TU Braunschweig.
► Workshops on the sustainability strategy
In August, two workshops will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. as part of the development of measures for the TU sustainability strategy: On 22 August, the topic will be sustainability and digitalisation, on 27 August, organisational culture and personnel development will be discussed. Registration is possible via StudIP.
► Prof. Anne Paschke in AI expert group
The head of the Institute of Legal Studies is part of an expert group convened by the Lower Saxony State Commissioner for Data Protection. Its task will be to formulate framework conditions for the use of artificial intelligence in business and administration in compliance with data protection requirements.
► Multifunctional, digital and skills-orientated
The Media Lab is a new flexible experimental space in the Historic Main building. In future, the latest media technologies and products on the market will be trialled here, and technology-supported teaching and new forms of communication with teaching staff and students will be tested.
► Big Data in the life sciences – Summer School brings young researchers together
Inspired by a symposium, a summer school on data analysis took place at the Institute of Plant Biology. PhD students from Braunschweig research institutions – including the JKI, HZI and DSMZ – acquired skills in genomics, transcriptomics and applied bioinformatics and learned how to work independently with new bioinformatic tools.
► Prospects: Online Talk Series on DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers
The German Research Association (DFG) offers the info talks series “PROSPECTS” on its funding formats and career planning for postdocs and PhD candidates from all disciplines. The events are held in English or German.
► GRENZENLOS: AkaBlas anniversary concert
At the anniversary concert on 17 August at 3 pm in the Millenium Event Center, TU Braunschweig wind orchestra will share the fun of music and celebrate 60 years of AkaBlas with a diverse repertoire ranging from pop and swing to film classics. Admission is free of charge.
► Yoga in the Botanical Garden
On 15 August from 4.15 to 5.45 pm, employees and students can ring in the evening with yoga exercises and mindfulness impulses on the lawn under the old copper beech tree in the Botanical Garden and experience peace and relaxation. There are still places available on the free leisure programme offered by the company and student health promotion teams.
► 28 darlings of the week
… we have this time. A week ago, the new trainees began a new chapter in their lives at our university. They were welcomed by President Angela Ittel and training coordinators Christin Jonscher and Lara Behrens at an introductory event. During a rally, they had the opportunity to get to know the campus and their fellow trainees. A warm welcome and a good start!
►TU Summer Edition – Guess what!
Question: How many graduates graduated from TU Braunschweig in 2022? The answer and the next estimation question will be in the next edition of the “Week”.
a) 2.924 b) 3.162 c) 3.222
► Guess what! – Resolution from 2 August
Answer c) is correct. As at 1 December 2023, there were 1123 externally funded research projects at TU Braunschweig. Incidentally, the proportion of externally funded research projects increased by 42 per cent between 2017 and 2022.
► Events
There is always something going on at TU Braunschweig, even during the lecture-free period. Discussions, information events, concerts and much more. Take a look at our calendar of events and get inspired.