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August 29, 2025

TOPIC OF THIS ISSUE

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN FOCUS

EXCELLENCE PROJECTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

This and That

TU Dresden on the path to the next round of excellence funding

The year 2025 is of crucial importance for TUD in terms of the title of excellence: by May, the university had already achieved five clusters of excellence, thus demonstrating its outstanding research strength. This means it can now face the evaluation as a university of excellence.

» EXCELLENCE STRATEGY

>>To the Journey of Excellence

TU Dresden secures an impressive five Clusters of Excellence

Tremendous success: From the six research projects submitted, an international panel of experts selected five as Clusters of Excellence that will receive new or continued funding starting in 2026.

» CLUSTERS OF EXCELLENCE

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International Projects in focus

TUD | transCampus – bundled university strength

The heart of the transCampus with King's College London are the scientific networks surrounding the International Research Groups – international graduate programs funded by the DFG.

» TRANSCAMPUS LONDON

Indian talent – interface and transCampus Madras

Strategic partnerships in India: A transCampus with Madras, the establishment of the Saxon Science Liaison Office India in Chennai, and the development of a start-up exchange program.

» PROJECTS WITH INDIA

Cross-border regional partnerships in the border triangle

As part of the TUD Excellence program, we coordinate and develop regional partnerships in the border triangle area of Saxony, the Czech Republic, and Poland.

» REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Excellence Projects in the spotlight

TUD | Lusatia Campus as a multi-centric campus

The TUD | Lusatia Campus is to be understood as an umbrella brand for structural change in Lusatia. The aim is to bundle research activities in order to develop the region in an appealing, holistic, and sustainable manner in cooperation with industry, society, and politics.

» TUD | LUSATIA CAMPUS

A German Center for Astrophysics in Lusatia

The future center for astrophysics, digitalization, and technology development aims to serve as a driver of innovation in Lusatia. The scientific concept includes astrophysics and new technologies as well as data science methods.

» CENTER FOR ASTROPHYSICS

The Center for Digital Sciences

The Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Sciences (CIDS) is expected to employ more than 500 people in eight departments working across disciplines in areas ranging from digitalization and high-performance computing to artificial intelligence and the use of digital media in teaching.

» CIDS

This and That

The Excellence Newsletter

The Excellence Newsletter provides information about the latest developments and significant research results from the Clusters of Excellence and research clusters at TU Dresden.

» REGISTRATION

From TUD-TV

Our film "Teaming up for excellence" shows the extent to which excellence permeates TUD and the benefits it has brought thanks to the many people working on it in all areas.

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TUD Job Portal: Search and Find

Did you know that many employers are specifically on the search for TUD alumni? On the TUD job portal you will find a variety of offers where companies/authorities are looking for you. Or are you an employer yourself looking for our TUD alumni? As a network member you have the opportunity to advertise for free (while supplies last) on the job portal.

» To the job portal

Working at TU Dresden

We offer positions for alumni as well as for interns and new graduates. Just click and find.

» To the offers

Santander Scholarships

TU Dresden has been a member of Santander Universities for many years. This has enabled the university to benefit from a wide range of funding opportunities, including education courses for TUD alumni.

» to the Spanish course

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KONTAKT-ONLINE

TU Dresden on the path to the next round of excellence funding

TU Dresden secures an impressive five Clusters of Excellence

International Projects in focus

TUD | transCampus – bundled university strength

Indian talent – interface and transCampus Madras

Cross-border regional partnerships in the border triangle

Excellence Projects in the spotlight

TUD | Lusatia Campus as a multi-centric campus

A German Center for Astrophysics in Lusatia

The Center for Digital Sciences

This and That

The Excellence Newsletter

From TUD-TV

TUD Job Portal: Search and Find

Working at TU Dresden

Santander Scholarships

Visit us on LinkedIn too

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