The Week at TU Braunschweig │20.12.2024 Our Newsletter for all Employees
Topics: Christmas in the Wave Flume + Winter Break + Quantum Careers
Redaktion: Hannah Kreß
► Winter break at TU Braunschweig
As in previous years, our university is going into a winter break. All facilities and institutes will be closed from Saturday, 21 December 2024, up to and including Sunday, 5 January 2025. During this period, the telephone exchange and the mail room will also be closed. Individual study spaces are available to students.
► Requirements for the partial reutilisation of Langen Kamp 8 fulfilled
The rooms in the ‘tower’ at Langer Kamp 8 are ‘de-energised’, the fire alarm system has been installed and activated and the new sanitary facilities are ready for use. This means that all the requirements of the Braunschweig Trade Supervisory Office and the fire brigade have been met on time for the continued use of the ground floor and basement. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all colleagues involved for their active commitment. We would also like to thank all those whose work is unfortunately taking longer due to the activities in LK8 for their understanding. Please note: There will be a siren test and an evacuation drill in the building on 15 January.
► Prof. Nils Goseberg receives AXA IM Research Award
Congratulations to Prof. Nils Goseberg! The head of the Leichtweiß Institute for Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources, has been awarded this year’s AXA IM Research Prize for his research into coastal protection in the context of climate change. The award, which is open to scientists worldwide, is worth €80,000 and is being presented for the fourth time.
► Roadmap for quantum careers around the world
New technologies such as quantum computers and sensors require specialists who combine both quantum physics and engineering expertise. Researchers at TU Braunschweig have developed a competence reference framework to ensure the optimal professional qualification for this.
► Christmas in the Wave Flume
Christmas trees were set up in the wave flume of the Leichtweiß Institute for Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources not for an early Christmas party, but for a series of experiments. The two students, Johannes Schattmann and Malte Kumlehn, were investigating the effect of pine trees on wave-induced dune erosion.
► When the doctorate gnaws at the psyche
Prof. Christian Pester (USA) and Prof. Sarah Schäfer are working together on a project to improve the mental health of doctoral students in STEM subjects. This is because a high level of mental health competence helps them to recognise stress, deal with their own mental health problems and at the same time provide better support for those affected.
► A dangerous combination for frogs
Even if they are not deadly on their own, various environmental factors can interact and contribute to the global extinction of amphibians. Evidence of this can be found in a laboratory study by the Zoological Institute. It shows that nitrate (as leaching from agricultural nitrogen fertilisation) in combination with temperature stress impairs the adaptability of amphibians.
► Success factors for successful transformation
Over the course of the three-year project, the ReShape training network, led by Prof. Simone Kauffeld, has developed a comprehensive picture of the future of work in the automotive industry. This ‘big picture’ is intended to enable the transformation process to be viewed as a whole and to identify new career paths and development opportunities for employees.
► DAAD Prize for Wei Zhao
Wei Zhao from China has been honoured with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) prize for the best international student at our university. The award recognises her outstanding academic achievements and her remarkable social commitment to the international student community. Congratulations!
► New call for proposals in the Impulsefonds: Seed Funding Call Ecosystem
Through the funding programme, TU Braunschweig would like to offer its scientists the opportunity to enter into targeted collaborations in the ecosystem. It is intended to create an incentive to jointly develop new research projects. Applications must be submitted by 28 February 2025.
► New call for applications to support Researcher in Residence
Are you conducting research at TU Braunschweig in a STEM discipline or on a STEM topic and are interested in the question of whether or how gender dimensions could be relevant in your own field of research? The call for guest researchers (until 28 February 2025) offers an opportunity to diversify research and develop new perspectives.
► Online-Workshop on peer recruiting
Research Services present formats for addressing international scientific talents as well as funding formats that support, among other things, research stays at TU Braunschweig. The workshop starts on 8 January 2025, 10:30 am.
► The enigma of blue flowers
SynBio is a programme run by Prof. Boas Pucker for students to develop their own research ideas in synthetic biology and carry them out independently. The SynBio team 2024 looks back and reports on their project to create blue colour in plants.
► UB.Story: ‘Between files and guest gifts’
The University Library invites you on a discovery tour through the University Archive at TU Braunschweig. A story about unusual archive holdings that have their very own connection to the multifaceted and varied history of the university.
► The last ‘Darlings of the Week’ …
… this year are you, dear readers. A big thank you for your constructive feedback and the many good topic suggestions that enrich ‘Die Woche’. We wish you all happy holidays and a good start to the New Year. See you in the next ‘Week’ on 10 January 2025! Best wishes from your ‘Die Woche’ team in the Press and Communications Office.
► 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.