The Week at TU Braunschweig │16.08.2024 Our Newsletter for all Employees
Topics: Flea market + Science & Art + hostility to science + Design Challenge
Editor: János Krüger
► Science and Art Film Event “Fly High”
On 26 September, the newly founded Science and Art Lab, together with the SE²A Cluster of Excellence and in cooperation with the Braunschweig International Film Festival, invites you to the short film evening Fly High. Look forward to the first presentation of the SE²A image film, an exciting panel discussion on science and art, guided tours of the institute, a varied short film programme, snacks and drinks. Tickets can be reserved here free of charge.
► Workshops on the TU sustainability strategy
After the sustainability strategy has been adopted, individual topics will be presented in workshops and ideas for future steps will be developed. On 20 August, the focus will be on mobility and how business trips, stays abroad and urban mobility can be made more sustainable. The workshop on 22 August will discuss the measures that digitisation can take to contribute to greater sustainability at TU Braunschweig. All interested TU members are cordially invited (dates and registration).
► JUICE explorer picks up speed: critical double flyby manoeuvre around the moon and Earth
The JUICE explorer will have to perform numerous flyby manoeuvres to reach the Jupiter system. The first and probably most spectacular manoeuvre of this kind will take place on the evenings of 19 and 20 August. TU Braunschweig is involved in the mission, among other things with a magnetic field measuring device (magnetometer).
► Innovative agricultural cultivation with treated water
In the HypoWave+ research project, a farm in Lower Saxony is currently implementing a particularly water-efficient process for the hydroponic cultivation of vegetables using high-quality recycled wastewater. One goal: to enable regional food production in times of climate change despite water scarcity.
► Franco-German cooperation develops fast-charging batteries
High-performance batteries that can be charged quickly, have a long lifespan and at the same time guarantee a sufficiently high energy density – that is the goal of the HiPoBat High Power Batteries research project. The Institute of Particle Technology is involved in this project. These energy storage devices are used in electric mobility, power tools and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
► A million years of climate history
Research at the world’s highest salt lake: Dr Anja Schwarz from the Institute of Geosystems and Bioindication took part in an international drilling campaign at Nam Co in Tibet. The researchers were able to retrieve 1,400 metres of lake sediment. The material provides an insight into the climate of the past.
► The 5th Brainswick Symposium …
… will take place on 16 and 17 September at the BRICS under the title “Illuminating the Brain: Emerging Tools and Technologies in Neuroscience” to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and networking, especially for young scientists. Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral students are therefore particularly welcome. Free registration is still possible until 19 August.
► Purity and Impurity in the Ancient Cultures of the Mediterranean World
… is the topic of the conference of the DFG network of the same name from 11 to 13 September at the Institute for Regional History in Braunschweig. Lectures will focus on topics such as purity and social order in Rome and the (im)purity of water in ancient Greece.
► Resilience against hostility through science communication
The Summer School on 23 and 24 September at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in Berlin is aimed at scientists who want to learn how to create their own communication strategy for their research and how to deal with possible hate speech attacks. The deadline for applications is 19 August.
► Information session on the Henriette Herz Scouting Program
On August 22, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is offering an information session on the Henriette Herz Scouting Program. This enables selected professors to propose up to three early career researchers for a Humboldt Fellowship.
► Places available! Workshop on career choices for female doctoral candidates & postdocs
On September 11, the workshop will take place at BRICS as part of FEMnet. Participants will receive support with career choices in science, business, the public sector or their own company. It encourages reflection on personal strengths and values as well as the use of career development tools and “design thinking”. Registration is possible until August 26.
► Second place for TU students in the DLR Design Challenge
Six students of aerospace and sustainable energy technology developed the concept for a futuristic, sustainable and economical short-haul aircraft alongside their master’s degree. On 8 August, they presented their design at the Centre for Applied Aeronautical Research (ZAL) in Hamburg. Congratulations!
► E-Foiling: Gliding over the water with electric propulsion
At the Institute of Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery, students of the “E-Foil Lab” are further developing a foilboard – for example, by adding a self-developed propeller to achieve a gliding flight. The outdoor tests in the lake were successful!
► “Stadtradeln” – City cycling starts soon
Starting on 1 September, you can collect kilometres for the city cycling event in Braunschweig again! We hope for a large team from TU Braunschweig to defend the title and set a new record. Register now – because every kilometre counts!
► Campus flea market
The next campus flea market will take place on 23 August from 4 to 7:30 p.m. – this time not in the Grotrian, but open-air at Campus Nord. After browsing, there will be the opportunity to end the evening together with some light music. As always, food and drink will be provided.
► TU Summer Edition – Guess what!
Question: How many countries did our students come from in the winter semester 2023/24 (including Germany)? The answer and the next estimation question will be in the next edition of the “Week”.
a) 101 b) 112 c) 118
► Guess what! – Resolution from 9 August
In 2022, 3162 people graduated from TU Braunschweig. Of these, 2413 graduates came from the STEM subjects.
► 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.