The Week at TU Braunschweig │27.06.2025 Our Newsletter for all Employees

Topics: In use for agriculture + Banned Books + Successful CampusXperience

Redaktion: Hannah Kreß

► HELiPOD measures plant health from the air

The HELiPOD helicopter-towed probe is currently being used in Italy. As part of a measurement campaign by the European Space Agency (ESA), it records the condition of vegetation from above. The aim is to detect signs of drought or heat stress early on, enabling climate-adapted measures to be taken in agriculture.

► Magnetic cooling with desert minerals

The mineral atacamite exhibits an unusual effect when exposed to cold: its temperature changes drastically when a magnetic field is applied – a phenomenon known as the magnetocaloric effect. Researchers at TU Braunschweig and HZDR have studied this material in order to develop new, energy-efficient cooling technologies.

► TU Big Band concert

Rousing big band sounds in a summery atmosphere! That’s what you can look forward to at the biannual TU Big Band semester concert on 1 July in the House of Science auditorium. As well as popular tunes such as “Feeling Good”, the band has developed a diverse repertoire of new songs. Doors open at 19:30, admission is free.

► Future teachers organise maths day

Around 100 future teachers spent a whole project day at Lehndorf Primary School, organising mathematical activities for approximately 360 pupils. The children were divided into small groups and encouraged to approach mathematics individually, creatively and independently at various stations. This gave the future teachers the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice.

► “Banned Books” lecture

Historical politics, censorship and book bans: what happens in the USA has an impact on the rest of the world. On 10 July at 18:30, Professor Norbert Finzsch, a historian, will give a lecture on current science and cultural policy in the USA.

► “Weiterbildung in der Hochschullehre” programme for 2025/26 now open!

The programme offered by the Center of Excellence in Lower Saxon Higher Education enables teachers to obtain the “Landeszertfikat Hochschullehre Niedersachsen”. It provides a range of courses to support teachers in the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education.

► Workshop: ERC application

The ERC funds top-level research in Europe. Researchers from all nations can submit applications at various programme levels (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced,et al.). In the workshop by the Research Services, Dr. Astrid Sebastian will provide information on application options, current deadlines and changes expected in the programme from 2026. Register by 4 July with a.sebastian@tu-braunschweig.de. Event language: German and English.

► Lower Saxony – Scotland Joint Forum 2025

The European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) invites to the “Lower Saxony – Scotland Joint Forum 2025”, which will take place on 27-28 November at the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE). An online info session will be offered for participation on 9 July.

► New call for applications to support Researcher in Residence

Until 25 July, anyone conducting research in a STEM discipline or on a STEM topic who would like to address gender dimensions in their own field can apply as a guest researcher. This provides an opportunity to diversify research and develop new perspectives.

► Pilot episode of the podcast “Aus Gründen” released

The podcast “Aus Gründen” (For Reasons), produced by the knowledge transfer service, introduces people who want to make a difference through projects, initiatives or start-ups. This can be through projects, initiatives or start-ups. Whether at university, at work, or simply out of conviction. The first episode features Dennis Ruth from “OpenBikeSensor Braunschweig”.

► Darlings of the week

Wow, what a weekend! More than 7,000 people enjoyed glorious sunshine as they explored our research, celebrated on the North Campus, and tried out various sports as part of the “CampusXperience”. Our darlings of the week are all those who dedicated their time and energy to making this fantastic event happen. A special mention must go to our main organiser, Inga Stang. Thank you very much for your commitment! You can view a photo gallery and a YouTube video showing highlights of the eventful days on campus.

► 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.