On Thursday, March 5 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., the big online collaborative event Long Night of Writing for academic writing and learning for students and doctoral candidates will take place again this year.

Throughout the evening, five online conference rooms will host interactive lectures and workshops lasting 45 to 90 minutes each on (almost) all aspects of academic writing, ranging from how to use reference management software and AI research assistants to correct referencing and practical techniques to kickstart your writing process. While most oft them will be in German, three workshops will be held in English, targeting internationel students and their writing process specifically. The virtual writing room invites you to turn the night into text and continue working on your own texts. During the breaks, you can relax and recharge your batteries with yoga.

The detailed program and further information can be found on the SLUB website for the Long Night of Writing: To the program of the Long Night of Writing 2026 on the SLUB website. Events in English are marked.

Register free of charge and at any time

Simply register online by the day of the event at the latest and receive the access links to the video conferences: Registration via eveeno.1

Are you writing a seminar paper, a dissertation or even your final thesis during the lecture-free period? Then motivate yourself in addition to the Long Night of Writing every Wednesday in the writing room: Further information and registration can be found on OPAL: Information and registration writing room 2026

Behind the scenes

The event is organized and hosted by the SLUB Dresden, the TUD|Schreibzentrum, the SchreibCenter and the ULB of the TU Darmstadt and the Schreibwerkstatt of the University of Stuttgart. All offers are developed and provided by experts from various fields.

Footnotes

1. TU Darmstadt is responsible for the processing of personal data in the context of the event platform.

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The TU Dresden Writing Center (SZD) supports students and lecturers with offers for planning and writing various texts during their studies, such as assignments, protocols, seminar papers and theses, and for teaching academic writing in teaching and supervision. All information on offers and possibilities for support can be found in the areas for students and lecturers.

Career Engine – we'll get you ready for your next steps in science and business

Are you a student in your third semester or above in a STEM degree programme?

Are you a student in your third semester or above in a STEM degree programme? In our mentoring programmes, starting in April, you will gain insider knowledge from our female STEM professionals, attend empowerment workshops all about starting your career and become part of a strong women's network – free of charge and directly boosting your future.

Find out more and take part: Mentoring at TU Dresden

Nothing planned for the 2026/27 academic year yet? Then embark on an adventure and apply NOW for an Erasmus+ stay at one of our partner universities!
You can expect great experiences and monthly scholarship rates of up to EUR 850 + travel allowance, see Erasmus+ funding opportunities

Advantages for you: Semester stay at a TUD partner university, no tuition fees, easy application, monthly Erasmus+ grant plus travel allowance, professional, cultural and personal enrichment, ...

Disadvantages: None

You canapply via the mobility portal. Application deadlines in February for Erasmus+ stays in 2026/27:

February 07: Mechanical Engineering
February 15: Computer Science, Landscape Architecture, Mathematics, Medicine
28 February: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, SLK, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences

Application deadlines for all faculties: CONTACT PERSONS AND APPLICATION DEADLINES Information on the application process can be found on our website; please send any queries to erasmus@mailbox.tu-dresden.de .

We look forward to receiving your applications ;)

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From March 16 to 20, 2026, the fifth Key Competence Week will take place at TU Dresden in the Fritz-Foerster-Bau.

Are you interested?

We are in the middle of the final preparations. Sign up for our list of interested parties - you will be informed in good time as soon as the program is online and registration opens.

Preview: Program 2026

The Key Skills Week 2026 will once again offer a wide range of workshops, lectures and consultations, including

• Agile project management
• Appearing self-confident
• Learning and exam coaching
• Rhetoric and conversation skills for study and work
• Stress and stress regulation
• Diversity competence - a success factor for studying and working
• Overcoming perfectionism
• Conflict management
• Speech and voice training for students
• Citavi
• LaTeX
• Efficient with Excel
• as well as many counseling services (e.g. Central Student Information and Counseling Service, Writing Center, psychosocial counseling).

Contact us

If you have any questions about the Key Skills Week, please contact Dr. Kathy Küchenmeister.

The alumna of the month for February com from Educational Sciences. Dr. Mandy Pastohr is President of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control. The first woman to hold this top position not only studied at TUD, but also conducted research and earned her doctorate at TU Dresden. When she thinks of influential figures, the first person who comes to her mind is Prof. Hanno Hortsch: “He encouraged us to get in touch if we wanted to write proposals for research projects, teach courses, or review theses. Later, he became my doctoral supervisor,” she explained.

However, instead of pursuing an academic career, she later moved into political consulting. In August 2024, Dr. Mandy Pastohr was sworn in as President of the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA). Her work there involves foreign trade, economic promotion, and energy, among many other areas.

Speaking about her former major subject, she said: "My studies made me of a generalist. I've got a pretty broad knowledge base, love learning, am curious, and can reflect on things. And my background in educational science helps me when it comes to managing people.“

Click here for the detailed portrait.

Did you also study at TU Dresden and would like to stay in touch with your alma mater? Then become a member of the TUD alumni network.

Contact:
Susann Mayer
Alumni Relations Office of the TU Dresden
Phone: +49 351 463-36278
susann.mayer@tu-dresden.de

A new EU Graduate Competition 2026 will be published on February 5: https: //www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/karriere/io/karriere-in-europa/eu-concours-node

The application deadline is March 10, 2026.

Whether peace and security, climate protection, the economy or digitalization: Europe is facing a wide range of challenges today that will shape our future. It is precisely these decisions for the future of Europe that are being made in the European Union. If you want to meet these challenges and play an active role in shaping these issues, you can apply to the EU from February 5 to March 10!

For the first time since 2019, the EU is once again holding a general selection procedure ("Concours") for university graduates. This selection procedure paves the way for permanent employment as a civil servant at the EU - an exciting job with many opportunities.

We wish all students who apply good luck!

Show Us What You’ve Got – at StuFoExpo 2026!

Are you a student at TU Dresden and want to showcase your research project on stage?

Then apply now for StuFoExpo 2026 by March 27, 2026 for the StuFoExpo 2026!

On May 7, 2026, you’ll have the opportunity to present your research either as a short 2-minute pitch with a poster session or as a creative science slam followed by a discussion with the audience. Also, you can win a jury and audience award in each category.

Together, we’ll shine a spotlight on student research and bring your results to center stage. Whether you are a bachelor’s, master’s, diploma or state examination student, you can present your work to an interdisciplinary audience. Even if you haven’t completed you project fully yet, you can participate.

The event itself will be held in German, but also English contributions as very welcome!

In preparation for the StuFoExpo, we offer a workshop where you will learn how to present your contribution creatively, confidently, and tailored to your target audience.

What are you waiting for? Share your ideas and become part of StuFoExpo 2026!

All information on how to apply and how to attend as an audience member can be found on our StuFoExpo 2026 website.

Studying costs money - and it's often the little things that are a burden in everyday life

With the Sorgenfrei Campus Scholarship 2025, Santander is supporting TUD students with a one-off grant of €1,000.

Antonia Grüne and Antonius Wenk are two of the ten students who were successful in the competition. Both started their studies at the TUD in the winter semester 2025/2026 and are delighted to receive this grant for student life. Whether for the dormitory rent, the participation fee for the excursion or for the cinema ticket at the weekend - the amount helps and you can concentrate on your studies "carefree".

Congratulations and good luck with your studies!

Two-Day Excursion to Bucher Hydraulics and Liebherr Aerospace Inspires Students

When theory comes alive, unforgettable learning experiences are born. On December 16-17, 2025, 19 students from General Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Automotive Engineering experienced an extraordinary excursion to two industry leaders.

The joint initiative of our Chair of Fluid-Mechatronic System Technology at TU Dresden and HTW Dresden took students directly to the pinnacle of industrial innovation.

Day 1: Bucher Hydraulics – Where Precision is at Home

In Klettgau, Bucher Hydraulics welcomed us with a warmth that immediately conveyed: Here, nurturing young talent is truly lived. Following a captivating introduction to the company's history and impressive product portfolio, a presentation on development processes allowed students to dive directly into the hydraulics industry mindset.

The absolute highlight: Four interactive stations, specially designed for our visit! Here, our students could establish direct contact with development engineers, discuss current projects, and gain authentic insights into the latest product developments. The subsequent tour through the state-of-the-art production facility perfectly rounded off the day – every manufacturing step became a live experience.

Day 2: Liebherr Aerospace – Soaring Heights of Technology

After an overnight stay at the Veitsburg Youth Hostel in Ravensburg, we continued to Lindenberg to Liebherr-Aerospace and Transportation. Here too, our students were welcomed with open arms and received profound insights into a world where precision can mean the difference between life and death.

The comprehensive facility tour through production, testing, and development areas left students amazed: How are complex systems for the aviation industry created and tested? The technical exchange with on-site engineers opened valuable perspectives on the special requirements and innovative solutions in aerospace technology.

More Than Factory Tours – Inspiration for the Future

These excursions are far more than traditional plant visits. They create emotional connections between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Students return not only with technical knowledge, but with concrete visions of their professional future and a new appreciation for the complexity of industrial processes.

Direct dialogue with experts, experiencing cutting-edge production technologies, and understanding current challenges provide lasting motivation and enrich university education with a dimension that no textbook can convey.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Bucher Hydraulics and Liebherr-Aerospace and Transportation for their exceptional hospitality and valuable insights. Such collaborations not only strengthen the connection between science and industry, but also inspire the next generation of engineers.

Companies in the industry: Would you also like to present your innovations to our motivated students? Such partnerships enable valuable knowledge transfer and help to discover and inspire future specialists. Contact us, we look forward to hearing from you!

Attention students: Don't miss the chance to gain such unique practical insights! Find out about upcoming excursions and secure your place in good time.

EUTOPIA invites you to be part of the next edition of the course "Financing Sustainable Blue Economy and Integration of Policies and Development". Learn how business, policy and sustainable use of the oceans interact and develop your own blue economy project with your team.

You can look forward to it:

• Learning from experts: Expository sessions and guest lectures bring knowledge from science and practice directly to you.

• Develop your own project: Work in teams of three to conceptualize and present an innovative project.

• Final pitch in Lisbon: Present your ideas to a panel of expertsand real investors- travel and accommodation included!

Who can take part?
3rd year Bachelor or Master students from EUTOPIA universities. Each group also needs a local teacher who can supervise the group and travel to Lisbon (expected April 24, 2026).

Application:
Please send the following documents to nova.inov.ped@unl.pt by February 13, 2026:

• Proof of academic achievements

• Letter of motivation

• Justification for participation as a group

Form | Info: Financing Sustainable Blue Economy and Integration of Policies and Development 2026 - Preencher o formulário

Take the opportunity to learn hands-on, gain international experience and actively shape the future of the oceans - in the inspiring city of Lisbon!

Many thanks to everyone who joined us at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research!

A total of 151 young talents from TUD Dresden University of Technology, 15 companies and numerous industry representatives came together to take a look into the future of microelectronics and optoelectronics.

Professor Stefan Mannsfeld from the Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden outlined the impressive development of microelectronics (FYI: better "nanoelectronics") in Dresden and at TUD. The talents of our university are the most important driving force behind this success story!

Keynote speaker Dr. Christian Koitzsch followed on from this and presented his vision of an innovative center of the European chip industry in Dresden. He encouraged people to learn Mandarin as well as German and English.

The subsequent pitches by the employers made it a perfect blend of science, passion and practice. This is exactly what drives our region and the industry forward!

👏A big thank you to everyone who made this valuable exchange possible with their commitment and made this evening a success.

👉 Stay tuned: The future of microelectronics and optoelectronics will not only be shaped in clean rooms or at conference tables, but above all through lively networks. With Silicon Saxony, the state capital Dresden is ideally positioned here.

Participating companies

The EUTOPIA Student Career Ambassadors (SCA) are a network of students from EUTOPIA alliance universities who organize workshops and events to help students build successful professional profiles and navigate career pathways.  Over the coming weeks, they are offering several online workshops open to students from all partner universities.

EU Professional Opportunities Workshop

Host: Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)

Date & Time: February 11, 12:00 PM

Description: Learn about career opportunities within European Union institutions, types of jobs, employment relationships, required tests, and the hiring process.

Presented and moderated by Javier García Risco, EUTOPIA Student Career Ambassador at UPF, the session will feature the interventions of the following speakers:

•  Alina Anton, Press and Information Officer - Communication, Outreach and Marketing - at the European Commission
•  Sasha Bacardit García, Ambassador UNICAT UPF
•  Luca Augello Ruiz, Alumni UPF and Adviser to the Director at the European Parliament

Registration: Register here

Job Orientation: Discover Yourself!

Date & Time: Monday, February 23, 19:00–20:00 

Focus: Self-analysis and personal branding to identify what job you really want and how to communicate it effectively.

Teams Link: Join here

CV, LinkedIn and Cover Letter: The Blueprint of Your Career

Date & Time: Thursday, February 26, 12:00–13:00 

Focus: How to create a strong CV and cover letter, and use LinkedIn as a networking and information tool to stand out.

Teams Link: Join here

From Local to Global: Career Pathways through Civil Society

Date & Time: March 24, 15:00–16:00 CET 

Focus: How young people can find international opportunities and build careers through civil society organizations, including Erasmus+ projects.

Teams Link: To be announced

If you want to explore career opportunities and develop your professional skills within the European context, these workshops by the EUTOPIA Student Career Ambassadors offer valuable insights and networking chances!

Focus on promoting primary prevention of mental illness 

TUD Dresden University of Technology plans to cooperate with AOK PLUS in order to promote the mental health of its employees and students in a targeted manner. The “Mindful University Culture” project aims to create a culture that promotes openness, respect, and mutual appreciation, while establishing mental health as an essential component of a sustainable and supportive university environment. All TUD students and employees are part of the project’s target group. 

“The joint project with AOK PLUS will make a key contribution to the advancement of a healthy, inclusive, and resilient TU Dresden,” explains Prof. Roswitha Böhm, Vice-Rector University Culture and Internationalization at TUD. "The project consists of two parts: By establishing a network of certified mindfulness multipliers, we will not only create effective mindfulness resources that promote individual mental health, but also strengthen nurturing relationships. By training employees and students to become certified mental health first responders, we will be able to provide early support to colleagues and fellow students experiencing mental health issues. This will enable us to identify signs of mental health problems at an early stage, provide information about local support services, and facilitate access to professional help.“ The Vice-Rector further highlights: “Overall, the project not only contributes to promoting individual health, but is also a crucial step towards a respectful and non-discriminatory university community.”

“With the ‘Mindful University Culture’ project, we are joining forces with TU Dresden to strengthen an environment in which health, appreciation, and mental well-being are a natural part of everyday life,” says Jana Maywald, Head of the Dresden Regional Center, who signed the project agreement on behalf of AOK PLUS. “A healthy university thrives on mindfulness, openness, and mutual support – values that we as a health insurance provider are actively seeking to promote. With its commitment, TU Dresden is demonstrating how a holistic approach to health promotion can be sustainably integrated into everyday university life. We are delighted to support this process with our expertise in health management and to provide impetuses for a resilient and sustainable university culture.”

Background information on mindfulness:
The focus is on establishing a network of certified mindfulness multipliers (employees and students) at TU Dresden in order to create a broad foundation for mindfulness initiatives. The idea behind this is the concept of the “Mindfulness in Education and University Culture” (ABiK) project run by the Center for Teacher Training and School Research at the University of Leipzig, which focuses on the development of self-awareness and empathy skills as well as the assumption of responsibility against the backdrop of perceived interdependencies. The concept encompasses the development of skills in individual, social and ecological mindfulness. The emphasis is on each individual, their fellow human beings and society as a whole, with the aim of creating a healthy university and leadership culture.
 

Background information on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA):
MHFA is a proactive approach to promoting mental health and creating a supportive environment at TUD with the aim of raising awareness of mental illness, creating a network for early help and support, and destigmatizing and eliminating discrimination against people with mental health issues. To this end, employees and students are trained to become certified mental health first responders. The basis for this is the concept of MHFA Ersthelfer, the provider licensed by Mental Health First Aid International for mental health first aid courses and instructor training in Germany. The aim is to enable individuals to recognize signs of mental health problems at an early stage, provide information about local support services and resources, facilitate access to professional support and, as a result, prevent mental health crises.

Contact:
TUD Dresden University of Technology
Directorate University Culture
Unit 9.4 Occupational Health Services
Stefan Kluge
Health Management Coordinator
Tel.: +49 351 463-40216
Email: stefan.kluge1@tu-dresden.de

AOK PLUS
Media and Politics Department
Felix Krüger
Press/Public Relations Division
Telephone: 0800 10590-58645
Email: medien@plus.aok.de  

On January 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Renate Aris, the last Holocaust survivor from Dresden, will be a guest at TU Dresden for a conversation with contemporary witnesses. Born in Dresden in 1935, she narrowly escaped deportation and murder and was one of only 41 surviving Jews in Dresden after the end of World War II. This will be the third time that Renate Aris speaks at TUD about her moving life story. She will share personal memories of the Nazi era, her survival, and the challenges of starting over. The talk offers a rare opportunity to learn firsthand what exclusion, persecution, and racism meant during the Nazi era. The 90-year-old does not let her age deter her from her tireless efforts to prevent history from being forgotten – she continues to speak primarily to young people. Aris combines her memories of the Nazi era with an unyielding, highly topical plea for humanity, enlightenment, and moral courage.

Registration is required to participate in the event. The venue will be announced after registration.

All participants are responsible for treating each other with respect and consideration. Any behaviour to the contrary will not be tolerated.

The event will take place in a room with minimal barriers and will be conducted in German language.

The event is part of the Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony. With the kind support of the Commissioner against Antisemitism at TU Dresden , Prof. Maria Häusl, and Jüdische Allianz Mitteldeutschland.