June 26, 2026
| University
A new phase of cooperation has begun: TUBAF and the University of Potosí intend to work more closely together in future
On 23 June 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on university cooperation was signed between the Tomás Frías Autonomous University (UATF) in Potosí and TUBAF. The Bolivian university, situated in the world’s highest city at an altitude of 4,000 metres, owes its foundation – just like the TU Bergakademie Freiberg – to the silver ore deposits here on the ‘Cerro Rico’ mountain. Key areas of cooperation between the partners include geological exploration of the ore-rich region, sustainability in the extraction and processing of raw materials, the recovery of valuable materials, environmental protection – particularly with regard to water – and renewable energy sources. The focus is on lithium and the rare earth elements, which are strategic metals for Europe.
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June 25, 2026
| Study
TU Bergakademie Freiberg brings science to life in Minecraft
Anyone wishing to explore the Reiche Zeche research and teaching mine can do so digitally and, in doing so, become part of a research team at the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg. This is made possible by the new Minecraft-based online game “Countdown Freiberg”, which the university has now launched.
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June 19, 2026
| Studium
Sommerferien an der Uni? 5 gute Gründe für Schnupperangebote
Lust, eine Woche Geoingenieurwesen auf Probe zu studieren? Oder lieber ein Management-Camp oder eine Werkstoffwoche besuchen? Die TU Bergakademie Freiberg macht es möglich, denn einzelne Plätze in den Sommerferien 2026 sind noch frei! Die Schnupperangebote für Schülerinnen und Schüler ab der 10. Klasse bieten Orientierung bei der Wahl für ein passendes Studienfach.
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June 16, 2026
| Research
High-quality imaging using ultrasound: new start-up project UltraFocus develops software for structural inspection
Whether it’s ageing bridges or dilapidated buildings, ultrasonic measurements can reveal defects, weak points and cracks during safety inspections of large structures. However, the key to a professional assessment of structural integrity lies in the computer-based visualisation of these measurement results. In geophysics, such visualisations can already be calculated quickly and to a high standard today. A new start-up project at TU Bergakademie Freiberg has now set out to apply solutions from geophysics to structural inspection for the first time.
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June 3, 2026
| Universität
NdWW 2026 mit noch mehr Angeboten für Jugendliche
Bei der Nacht der Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft (NdWW) bieten Universität und Stadt ein buntes Programm für die ganze Familie. Am Standort der Wissenschaft auf dem Unicampus Nord rund um die Agricola- und Lampadiusstraße stellt die TU Bergakademie Freiberg in diesem Jahr Studieninteressierte in den Mittelpunkt und bietet 2026 noch mehr Angebote für Jugendliche.
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May 13, 2026
| University
TUBAF intensifies cooperation with Chilean universities
More double doctorates, new exchange programmes for master's and diploma students, better German language preparation: TUBAF's cooperation with Chilean universities is to be expanded so that even more doctoral candidates and students can benefit from it. Fourteen young people from Chile are currently studying and completing their doctorates at Freiberg University as part of the existing cooperation programmes with the Universidad de Santiago de Chile, the Universidad Católica del Norte, the Universidad de Atacama, the Universidad de Concepción and the Universidad de Magallanes.
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May 4, 2026
| Research
When a robot scans a dam wall - Scientific Diving Centre and Institute of Computer Science develop diving robots for critical infrastructure
The Scientific Diving Centre (SDC) at TU Bergakademie Freiberg not only trains the next generation of academic divers. Together with the Institute of Computer Science, the SDC has now developed a tool that will play a crucial role in critical infrastructure in the future. It is a diving robot that analyses the safety of dams in places where technology has so far found it difficult to reach: under water. At the current IFAT trade fair in Munich, the researchers are now presenting their "SUBmarIne" project for inspecting structures under water. The team trialled the submersible robot at dams - where it will be used in the future.
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April 21, 2026
| Research
Insulation materials, delivery robots, battery recycling & dental diagnostics: TUBAF Innovation Fund supports 5 projects
Further developing research results with a clear transfer perspective and creating the basis for concrete commercialisation steps: Five new projects are taking the next step towards application with the TUBAF Innovation Fund (TIF). Researchers will be supported in this endeavour for up to twelve months with a maximum of 90,000 euros each.
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April 17, 2026
| Research
New TUBAF branch - start of construction for Torgau glass competence centre
The start of a new competence centre for climate-friendly glass production: On Thursday (16 April), the Rector of TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Professor Jutta Emes, together with Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer and North Saxony's District Administrator Kai Emanuel, performed the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Torgau Glass Competence Centre. The 5,300 square metre hall complex will become a centre of excellence for glass production thanks to a pilot furnace from the TU Bergakademie Freiberg - in close cooperation with craftsmen, industry and regional partners. Students will be able to carry out their own tests on the pilot plant and benefit from the cooperation while they are still studying.
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April 8, 2026
| University
"Making strengths more visible": New Head of Communications
Claudia Kallmeier has been the new Head of University Communications (D5) since 1 April 2026. She succeeds Dr Sabine Schellbach. The graduate journalist brings expertise in the diverse tasks of university communication from the press office at TU Dresden, among others. However, she has also already gained experience at TUBAF.
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