HUMBOLDT YEAR 2019 Humboldt at the Farewell Ceremony for the Glass Ark Sculpture at TU BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG TABLE of CONTENTS STUDIES
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In this issue: Humboldt Year at TU Bergakademie Freiberg p. 2 New course in winter semester 2019/20 p. 7 ‘Do what‘s important – for you!’ – New image film online p. 10 terra mineralia celebrates 10th anniversary p. 14 ‘Silver Boom’ – Preparations for state exhibition in full swing p. 15 ISSUE 1 | APRIL | 2 019 Foto: Detlev Müller/TU Bergakademie Freiberg Detlev Müller/TU Bergakademie Foto: Thomas Schmalz as Alexander von HUMBOLDT YEAR 2019 Humboldt at the farewell ceremony for the Glass Ark sculpture AT TU BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG TABLE OF CONTENTS STUDIES Content COMMENCEMENT OF USEFUL INFORMATION ON STARTING YOUR HUMBOLDT YEAR 2019 STUDIES 3 STUDIES IN SUMMER STUDIES AT TU BERGAKADEMIE UNISPORT 8 SEMESTER UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION 10 THE UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE CAMPUS 11 FREIBERG UNIVERSITÄT 13 1,804 University Employees INTERNATIONAL 16 Mathematics & Informatics 4,060 Students Personal Materials Science He was a pioneering thinker, researcher and ‘STEM student’: & Materials Chemistry & Physics Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering IN BRIEF 22 STEM Technology and Energy Technology Alexander von Humboldt. Geosciences, Economics Individual UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL 28 Von Humboldt was not only one of the most significant Geotechnology and Mining TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY PORTRAIT 29 89 Professors graduates of TU Bergakademie Freiberg, but was also a pi- 42 Institutes BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG © Detlev Müller/TU Bergakademie Freiberg © Detlev Müller/TU Bergakademie in Third-Party Funding in Research 69 Courses of Study oneer in the field of natural science. For example, it was he 6 Faculties illion Modern Practical who helped shape our understanding of nature as a cosmos, Freiberg is honoring Alexander von Humboldt with a wide TU Bergakademie Freiberg welcomed M Strength in which everything – from the most minute to the greatest – is variety of events. Indeed, to bid farewell to the Glass Ark art more than 230 students for summer se- € 56 interwoven, and of which we humans are an integral part. installation from Freiberg’s Schlossplatz on March 29, von mester, 2019. At the introductory event Armed with the expertise and knowledge gained in Frei- Humboldt visited Freiberg (in person!!!) and reported on his on April 1 in the Senate Hall (Senats- berg, Alexander von Humboldt used these skills throughout travels and his time in the ’Silver City‘. saal), our freshmen received informa- his life as a researcher and on his famous expeditions to Rus- Further highlights will include the festive event with panel tion on the wide range of services and Academic Year – Calendar and Deadlines sia and Latin America. To this day, the same spirit of discovery discussion to mark the anniversary of the commencement of opportunities offered by the Central Summer semester 2019 and scientific curiosity is encouraged among students and von Humboldt’s studies on June 14, 2019, as well as the min- Student Advisory Service, the Student Semester period Registration and examination period young scientists at TU Bergakademie Freiberg. In its mod- ers’ parade to trace von Humboldt’s footsteps in celebration Council (StuRa), the Students’ Union 01.04.2019–30.09.2019 Registration period ern study programs, the Bergakademie makes it possible for of his 250th birthday and the subsequent concert with the (Studentenwerk) and the Foreign Lan- Lecture period 20.05.2019–06.06.2019 young, inquisitive people to understand the interrelationships Seconda Pratica ensemble on September 14, 2019. guage Center. For many courses of 01.04.2019–12.07.2019 Examination period between the natural, geoscientific and physical spheres on study, it is possible to commence your Holidays 15.07.2019–23.08.2019 Earth, and to find solutions to the challenges of the 21st cen- q https://tu-freiberg.de/humboldt-250 studies in the summer semester at TU 19.04.2019 Good Friday tury. In 2019, therefore, the anniversary year of his birth, TU Freiberg. Free admission is offered for 22.04.2019 Easter Monday Registration for winter semester all subjects, i.e., there is no upper limit 01.05.2019 Labor Day 2019/20 for the number of students (no Numerus 30.05.2019 Ascension Thursday 15.06.2019–31.08.2019 Clausus). View all courses of study at: 10.06.2019 Pentecost/Whit Periods q https://tu-freiberg.de/en/ Monday 02.09.2019–10.10.2019 studies/study-programmes ORIENTATION ON CAMPUS Our campus signposting system and overview maps will help you find your way around the cam- pus. Both maps can be found in printed form in the main building of the Bergakademie and on campus as well as for downloa- ding on our website: • The ‘Uniwegweiser‘ (‘Uni- Guidebook‘ – also contains a directory of lecture halls and seminar rooms) • Our city and campus map (A4 size) “Alexander von Humboldt“ (R.) tells of his life and travels. Next to him are three singers from the Collegium Musicum (fLTR): Ralf Flötzer, Dr. Franz Fehse and Torsten Mayer © Detlev Müller/TU Bergakademie Freiberg © Detlev Müller/TU Bergakademie 2 3 STUDIES STUDIES SOCIAL MEDIA STUDYING IN FREIBERG – AN EXCELLENT CHOICE On our social media channels, we keep you up to date about current A degree course in Freiberg is OPEN DAY events and give you an insight into life, highly rewarding. Our students You want to study, but don’t know which course would suit study and research at TU Bergakade- have evaluated the university you? You want to get to know the TU Bergakademie campus mie Freiberg. We are also delighted to through the independent evalu- and the city of Freiberg? Then take the opportunity to inform receive your personal impressions at ation portal StudyCheck.de. The yourself about study opportunities and services at TU Berga- #tubaf and #bergakademie. result: We were recognized as kademie Freiberg on the ‘CampusTag’ open day on May 18, In the official Facebook community of one of the most popular universities in Germany, with the 2019. Talk to teachers and students to find out more about TU Bergakademie Freiberg – ‘TUBAF seal of approval ‘Top University in Germany 2019’. studying. Discover the fascinating world of science – it’s well Studenten’ – we offer all group members the opportunity to exchange information about student life, student jobs, events and worth a visit! activities. Offers of apartments or sales advertisements associated with student life are also welcome. q https://tu-freiberg.de/studium/die-uni-zum- HIGH SCHOOL MEETS UNIVERSITY: TRY kennenlernen/campustag STUDYING DURING SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2019! www.diemar-jung-zapfe.de From July 8 to August 16, 2019, TU Freiberg is offering the JUNIOR UNIVERSITY opportunity for you to get to know our uni- versity, the various courses of study and the On May 18, 2019, the Junior Univer- city of Freiberg with specially designed lec- sity will once again take place – and Karriere mit Energie? Jetzt Schalter umlegen! Veranstaltungsangebote im Sommersemester 2019 Angebote für Studierende in einem leistungsstarken tures, experiments, laboratory tours, excur- this time in the largest lecture hall on regionalen Energieunternehmen. ■ CAREER CENTER E-LEARNING Praktika und Abschlussarbeiten mit ■ - praxisorientierten Themenstellungen GRADUIERTEN UND FORSCHUNGSAKADEMIE Wissen – Angebote der TU Bergakademie Freiberg im Sommersemester 2019 ■ qualifizierte fachliche Betreuung INTERNATIONALES UNIVERSITÄTSZENTRUM pro ■ Einstiegsmöglichkeiten mit individuell SAMMLUNGEN sions and competitions. Pupils from the 9th campus, the Audimax Theatre at ausgerichtetem Traineeprogramm ■ ■ SAXEED STUDIUM GENERALE +++ Angebote für unsere Ihr Ansprechpartner: ■ Studierenden von Morgen Sven Kretzschmar STUDENTENWERK FREIBERG Virtuelle Fakultät ■ Telefon: 0351 468-5432 UNIVERSITÄTSBIBLIOTHEK grade onwards can participate. © Crispin-Iven Mokry/TU Freiberg Bergakademie Winklerstrasse 24. At two exciting [email protected] ■ www.enso.de/karriere ■ UNIVERSITÄTSRECHENZENTRUM q https://tu-freiberg.de/schueleruni children’s lectures on ‘Schlumpfine und der Grüne Punkt’ STUDIUM GENERALE: NEW The offers at a glance: (Smurfette and the Green Dot) and ‘Fräulein Brehms Tierle- © 599 Media © TU Bergakademie Freiberg © TU Bergakademie BOOKLET OF POTENTIAL • Bio-Nanotech Week from 8.07. to ben’ (Miss Brehm’s Animal Life), professors and scientists will COURSES PUBLISHED 11.07.2019 explain insights from the natural sciences and technology. THE UNIVERSITY SHOP AT TU BERGAKADEMIE 30 interdisciplinary and extracurricu- • Ind. Eng. Camp from 10.07. to 12.07.2019 q https://tu-freiberg.de/studium/uni-zum-kennenlernen/ FREIBERG – TAKE THE BERGAKADEMIE WITH YOU! lar courses as well as four lecture se- • Geoscience Week ‘Spaceship Earth’ from 15.07. to veranstaltungen/junioruni Something old, something new! Together with the workshops of the Diakonie Frei- ries with approx. 30 lectures and ap- 19.07.2019 berg (a Christian charity), new pencil cases made of recycled university banners prox. 20 individual lectures are on the • Geoscience Week ‘Geoengineering: Fascination’ have been available at the Uni-Shop since March 18. As the pencil cases are al- program for summer semester, 2019. from 22.07. to 26.07.2019 NIGHT OF SCIENCE ways made of a different section of banner material, each one is unique. Partner institutes such as the Career • Technology Week from 29.07. to 02.08.2019 AND INDUSTRY Center, the Center of Advanced Study • Informatics Days from 05.08. to 07.08.2019 It’s back again for 2019: the university YOURDEINE UNI UNI and Research (GraFA), SAXEED and • Materials Week ‘Materials for the Car of the Future’ will present its efforts in science and re- DISCOVER THE