Topics: Parking Pilot Project + Financial Literacy + Agnes International
Ready, Set, Park!
TU Braunschweig unveils bold new research, education, and campus reforms
The trial phase of the new parking management system at TU Braunschweig begins in April. During this period, parking will remain free and require no registration. Interested users can already sign up and help test the system.
Workshop of Diversity
The Institute of Sports Science and Movement Education and the Lavie Reha rehabilitation center demonstrate how inclusion can succeed: Students and individuals with mental health challenges are jointly developing inclusive concepts for movement, play, and sports, bringing their own sports equipment from idea to practice.
The Future of Rail in Focus
Starting April 1, Professor Lars Schnieder will take over as head of the Institute of Railway Systems Engineering and Transport Safety. His research focuses on the railway of the future, where digitalization and automation will make planning, construction, and operations more efficient, reliable, and climate-friendly. A warm welcome!
Award-Winning St. John's Wort Research
Dr. Ahmed El Menuawy received the SALUPLANTA Young Researcher Award for his doctoral thesis on advancing the cultivation technology of St. John's wort. As a medicinal plant, St. John's wort plays a key role in treating conditions such as depression. Congratulations!
Financial Literacy for Students
Budgeting, insurance, and sustainable investing—with "Financial Knowledge for All," Julia Eckert from the Institute of Finance, along with industry partners, teaches essential financial skills. Following strong demand, with over 400 registrations in the winter semester, the second round kicked off on March 25, featuring Finance Minister Gerald Heere.
Fresh Perspectives for STEM Education
Our university is a hub for innovation: From March 26 to 28, students from across Germany gathered for a thinkathon, invited by the Stifterverband. This nationwide participatory format aims to actively shape STEM higher education. Supported by the Projekthaus, new approaches for future-oriented teaching are emerging.
Evaluate Your Studies and Win
That was the call for students of law and economics in the latest CHE survey round. Thanks to a donation to the Braunschweig University Association, two tablets were up for grabs this time. Congratulations to Jenny Neumann and Markus Pauli!
"Study Healthy and Successfully"
This is the name of a project by the Work, Organizational, and Social Psychology department at the Institute of Psychology. Students seeking support in structuring their studies can participate. Registration for the summer semester 2026 is already open—spread the word!
DFG Roundtable: New Impulses for Process Engineering
On March 17 and 18, experts from across Germany discussed current developments and new priority programs of the German Research Foundation (DFG) at our university's DFG Roundtable. The goal: fresh ideas for chemical and thermal process engineering.
Science Communication with an "Aha!" Effect
A passion for research, innovative multimedia formats, and strong communication—Fast Forward Science annually honors outstanding video and audio content by young researchers on social media. The competition, with €12,000 in prizes, is a joint project of Science in Dialogue and the Stifterverband.
City of the Future: SeedMoney Call for Proposals
Since 2020, the SeedMoney program has successfully funded projects under the "City of the Future" research focus. New this year: In addition to collaborative projects, international partnerships and individual initiatives are now eligible, with more flexible funding options. In 2026, there will be two application rounds (deadlines: May 17 and November 15).
Our Pick of the Week
Meet Braunschweig's oldest known researcher: Agnes Pockels! In 1882, she revolutionized surface tension research right from her kitchen sink. Yet even today, the way her story is told is often shaped by gender stereotypes. That's exactly what the latest episode of the Distillations podcast—produced by the Science History Institute and the Lost Women of Science initiative—explores. Among the guests is Petra Mischnick, founder of the Agnes Pockels Student Lab. Tune in now!
Events
Even outside the lecture period, there's always something happening at TU Braunschweig—whether it's lectures, discussions, info sessions, concerts, or more. Check out our events calendar and get inspired!
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