Excellence for the future: TU Braunschweig strengthens quantum research and mobility
Excellence for the future: TU Braunschweig strengthens quantum research and mobility
Braunschweig, Deutschland - On May 28, 2025, the Technical University of Braunschweig announced its strategic research orientation according to the recent decisions of the Excellence Initiative. President Prof. Angela Ittel commented on the approved cluster of excellence, especially the clusters Quantumfrontiers and SE2A. While quantum frontiers were included in the funding, the SE2A cluster received no further support for the second funding period. However, SE2a remains part of the research focus on sustainable mobility, which the university continues to give a high priority. These decisions are to be assessed as confirmation of the research quality of the university, which prepared intensively for the assessment last autumn.
The TU Braunschweig plans to develop with quantum frontiers to develop technologies of the future in quantum research, which also includes intention to strengthen the visibility and partnerships of the university. The establishment of this cluster could cause new jobs to be created and international experts are attracted. Mobility remains a central topic that the university will continue to work intensively in the future. With regard to the required new subject areas, the TU has already had discussions with the ministry.
new research programs and funding
In addition to the clusters of excellence, two new research programs - Brightbrain and Respace! - strategically expanded. The university has received a funding of 22.5 million euros for the tender "to strategically develop". This initiative, which starts on July 1, aims to improve research, studies and teaching at the TU Braunschweig. A special focus is on innovative teaching and learning formats and increased networking with the regional economy.
In the context of the excellence strategy, the TU Braunschweig strives to become a leading research center in the areas of nanotechnology, quantum physics and sustainable aviation. This also includes a project that was initiated in cooperation with the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) for the precise measurement of quantum technologies. Scientists from the university also develop aerodynamically optimized aircraft wings with 3D-printed suction panels, which further promotes progress in sustainable aviation.events and public activities
To promote the scientific dialogue, the campusexperience, which is opened with a science slam in the Audimax, starts on June 20, in which six researchers present their projects. The “University Future Festival 2025” also takes place to discuss technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing in university teaching. Injection lectures by Prof. Katrin Vorfölter and Prof. Alexander Büssing are also scheduled for May 28th.
The TU Braunschweig celebrates the upcoming final celebrations of its students and offers a wide range of insights into the faculties. Impressions on this are presented on social media. In the meantime, the nomination phase for the TU teaching price 2025 until June 22nd, and the botanical garden recently organized a plant and book market.
Research at the TU Braunschweig is increasingly receiving international attention. This is closely related to the recent successes in quantum research, which are also reflected in the developments of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum optics (MPQ). At the MPQ, two Nobel prices were awarded in less than 20 years, which underlines the importance of these scientific disciplines. The first Nobel Prize was awarded in 2005 for the development of the optical frequency ridge and the second in October 2023 for research on Attosecond. The latter opens up new possibilities in basic research and fast electronics. These successes and developments show the dynamic research culture in the region and the first -class position of the TU Braunschweig in global science.
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