The Week at TU Braunschweig | 20.03.2026 Our Newsletter for all Employees
Topics: Sustainable escape game + International professionals + Young gymnasts
Editor: Elisabeth Hahn
► When pupils become active and inquiring learners…
Sports and education scientists from our university, the University of Cologne and the German Sport University Cologne aim to enhance personalised learning in physical education and are working closely with teachers to achieve this. In schools in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia, they are developing and testing a concept to support the learning process.
► Emmy Noether Programme: “A major boost for research”
Prof. Farsane Tabataba-Vakili from the Institute of Condensed Matter Physics is receiving around €1.9 million in funding from the DFG’s Emmy Noether Programme. She will use this funding to expand her research group further and work on new quantum materials with applications in sensor technology, metrology, and optoelectronics.
► School project? Escape game!
A secondary school in Meine has trialled an escape game based on the circular economy. Designed as part of a year-long school project, it combines interactive puzzles with new learning formats. The KREIS Competence Centre, a research and transfer project led by our university, provided the content.
► A warm welcome to Prof. Jan-Erik Leonhardt!
Since the beginning of March, he has been the new Junior Professor of English Language Teaching. In his research, Prof. Leonhardt explores, amongst other things, how literature, films, TV series, artificial intelligence and other media can be effectively integrated into English lessons.
► Attracting international students as skilled workers
Representatives from universities, industry and politics gathered at our university for the DAAD FIT connect conference. The discussion focused on how to attract international students to the regional labour market and encourage them to remain in Lower Saxony in the long term.
► A new update for security-related research
… is available in the form of a revised guideline containing new ethical questions from the joint committee of the DFG and Leopoldina. Our Research Services are developing support services to facilitate the practical implementation of these guidelines across all departments.
► Registration for language courses opens
Anyone wishing to improve their German or foreign language skills during the upcoming summer term can register for a course at the Language Centre from 9 am on 23 March.
► Children’s gymnastics sessions during the summer term
In parent-and-child gymnastics run by University Sports, children aged two to four can explore movement through play with a parent or carer. Children aged four to six can burn off energy in the children’s gymnastics sessions. Register now!
► Apply now: Women in Entrepreneurship Academy 2026
The German Science and Innovation House in San Francisco is seeking female students and researchers from Germany who have entrepreneurial ideas to take part in the programme. It offers online training, as well as the opportunity to participate in a one-week exchange programme in Silicon Valley. Those interested can find out more at a virtual open day on 24 March. Apply here.
► To what extent do sex and gender dimensions affect your own STEM research?
To find out, TU researchers can invite external expertise directly to our university. The Braunschweig Centre for Gender Studies funds guest stays of several weeks’ duration for researchers with a proven background in gender studies. Applications can be submitted until 4 May.
► Our darling of the week
… is showing itself at its best just in time for spring! The tropical house at the TU Braunschweig’s Botanical Garden is now accessible to all and has been given a fresh makeover. With its plants freshly pruned and bursting with new shoots, it’s the perfect time for a spring visit to our green oasis!
► 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.