The Week at TU Braunschweig | 24.04.2026 Our Newsletter for all Employees
Topics: Compass + Extreme waves + Weather balloon
Editor: János Krüger
► Election of Vice-Presidents at TU Braunschweig
The university combines renewal with continuity in its newly elected Executive Board: two new members of the Executive Board and a new portfolio set clear priorities. Prof. Markus Henke takes over the Research portfolio and is strengthening international cross-disciplinary initiatives. Prof. Stefanie Hartz is responsible for the new Teaching Innovation portfolio, promoting sustainable, modern teaching.
► Code of Conduct: A compass for our interactions
With its Code of Conduct, TU Braunschweig is fostering respectful interaction. Seven guiding principles provide direction for study, work and cooperation – and create a reliable foundation for collaboration in academia, business and society.
► A tsunami in Lower Saxony?
This is possible in the Large Wave Current Flume shared by our university and Leibniz University Hannover. Researchers at the Leichtweiβ Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources are investigating the destructive force of extreme waves on structures. The aim is to reduce damage by making more accurate predictions.
► €4.5 million for immune system research
In March 2026, the EU doctoral programme “UNLIMITED” was launched under the headship of Mainz University Medical Centre, in collaboration with TU Braunschweig and the HZI. Prof. Thekla Cordes from the Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics successfully secured a doctoral position.
► Red measurement balloon over research intersection
From 21 to 24 April, the first particulate matter measurement campaign in the “KoFeMo” project, coordinated by the Institute of Particle Technology, took place. For this purpose, the Institute of Flight Control also launched a tethered balloon equipped with extensive sensor technology to collect data on pressure, temperature, humidity and particle sizes.
► Prof. Thomas Kürner honoured for his life’s work
On 22 April, Prof. Thomas Kürner (Institute of Communications Engineering) received the EurAAP Propagation Award at the European Conference on Antennas and Propagation. He was honoured for his life’s work, in particular his contributions to the modelling of millimetre-wave and terahertz propagation, as well as to international standardisation. Congratulations!
► Paul Gray Award für Prof. Frederik Möller
Together with his co-authors, Prof. Frederik Möller was awarded the “Paul Gray Award for the Most Thought-Provoking Paper” by the Communications of the Association for Information Systems. The prize is awarded annually to the journal’s most discussed contribution. Congratulations!
► Soul Kitchen Reloaded
The so-called “Soulbrache” on the Vering Canal in Hamburg’s Wilhelmsburg district is the focus of designs developed by architecture students at the ISU – Institute for Sustainable Urbanism. Their work will be on display at the BDA Torhaus in Braunschweig from 28 to 30 April.
► Competition for young research talents and companies
At the “EU TalentOn” event in Brest, early-career researchers are developing solutions for the five EU missions: climate change adaptation, the fight against cancer, soil health, healthy water bodies and climate-neutral cities. Applications are open until 30 April..
► nothing remained unchanged except the clouds
… is the title of an exhibition by the Institute of History, which will be on display in the Wissenschaftsschaufenster from 4 May. Alan J Ward and Jeffrey Knopf trace the origins of field post letters from the First World War, exploring the intersection of art, culture and archaeology, and private and public memory.
► AI from a feminist, intersectional, ecological and decolonial perspective
As part of “GeDiMINT”, Verónica Mota Galindo will give an online lecture on 7 May on critical-reflexive approaches to research and teaching. This will be followed by an in-person workshop in cooperation with the Georg Eckert Institute (registration required).
► Places still available: GradTUBS workshop “Knowledge transfer with impact”
On 7 and 8 May, a workshop will explore how multidirectional exchange with society can function and how knowledge can be communicated in a way that is tailored to specific target groups. The aim is to develop research-based impact projects, school-university programmes or impact-focused courses (registration via Stud.IP) .
► IT-Security Awareness Days
Ransomware, phishing, AI and cyber security – from 27 April to 8 May, talks on the topic of IT security will once again be offered by speakers from across Germany. As always, the talks will take place online; registration is not required.
► Impulshäppchen: “The Pink Elephant”
The Central Staff Development team is once again inviting you to a digital lunch event. The programme features topics relating to the (new) world of work. The series kicks off with the talk “The Pink Elephant – or simply a conflict” on 6 May. No registration is required.
► Focus on Family
The online series from the family services of universities in Lower Saxony and Bremen offers information on topics such as fatherhood, mental load and support for single parents. The programme is aimed at staff, teaching staff and students. Registration is now open.
► The “Further Training in University Teaching” programme for 2026/27 is here!
The programme run by the Centre of Excellence for Higher Education Pedagogy in Lower Saxony (KHN) enables teaching staff to complete the “Lower Saxony State Certificate in Higher Education Teaching” graduation and supports them in the rapidly evolving world of higher education.
► Our darling of the week
… are all the staff members and students who made Future Day on 23 April possible. Thank you very much for helping school pupils immerse themselves in the world of science for a day! We look forward to receiving your photos for a gallery; please send them to us by 26 April (including the photographer’s name and a parental consent form for publication).
► 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.