Animal experiments in Saxony: one third less approved in 2024
Significantly fewer animal experiments were approved in Saxony last year. There was also a decrease in the number of animals used, but one number has increased significantly.
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Panter sees untapped innovation potential in Saxony
A study confirms that Saxony has great potential for future innovations through the transfer of science and research. It shows where there is a need for action and what opportunities exist.
"Strong signal" - District Administrator welcomes yes to research center
A new federal research center is to promote climate-neutral construction. The CDU/CSU and SPD have committed to the project. The main site in Bautzen is delighted with the positive signal.
Schneider: Federal Building Research Center is coming
A new federal center is to conduct research into resource-conserving, climate-friendly construction. The project, which was already planned under the traffic light coalition, has made it into the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD.
Scientists to live in Görlitz on a trial basis
In Görlitz, it has long been possible to try out living in the city as an experiment in urban development. Now the project aims to attract scientists to the city on the Neisse.
20 years of butterfly observation - butterflies are becoming fewer
Thousands of people have been observing butterflies throughout Germany for 20 years for a special project. The results are not always positive. Which species are now only rarely observed?
Wire rope protection, corrosion protection and logistics: Elaskon presents new developments
Elaskon Sachsen invests in new technologies for wire rope protection and corrosion protection. A new research project with the TU Dresden is developing environmentally friendly biolubricants. Find out more now!
Into the museum with robots - study seeks participants
Visiting a museum together even though the person accompanying you is not there - researchers want to make this possible using robots and virtual technology. Anyone interested can try this out in Chemnitz.
Cookies from the 3D printer - school project in Dresden
In Dresden, pupils were able to gain an insight into the world of 3D printing - and take gifts home with them at the end.
TU Chemnitz receives 20 million euros for railroad research
Chemnitz University of Technology receives millions for a new rail technology project. The aim: innovative solutions for rail transportation.
Left parties fail with motion against military research
Should military research be allowed at a Saxon university or not? The Left Party advocates the introduction of a so-called civil clause, but does not receive a majority.
Provenance research in East German museums: expropriated exhibits from the GDR era
Exhibits that originate from Nazi-looted art or were captured during colonialism: The origin of exhibits is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. Researchers are also investigating the past of the East.
Dresden researchers with new findings on autism
People with autism find it difficult to perceive and process environmental and sensory stimuli. The developmental disorder is diagnosed even in young children. Research aims to help those affected.
Millions in funding for new semiconductor test center
The heart of the European semiconductor industry beats in Saxony. Now a new test center for semiconductor components is also being built here. It is intended to close a gap.
Millions in funding for new semiconductor test center
The heart of the European semiconductor industry beats in Saxony. Now a new test center for semiconductor components is also being built here. It is intended to close a gap.
Eckert & Ziegler puts new plant building in Dresden into operation
Eckert & Ziegler opens its new premises in Dresden. The company wants to send a clear signal for the future of radiopharmacy in the region.
Successful clusters of excellence to receive extra money
The universities in Dresden and Leipzig are submitting eight applications for clusters of excellence. If they are successful, they will receive millions in funding and more international attention.
Universities from Munich and Dresden work together on AI research project GAIn
Over the next three years, three universities from Munich and Dresden want to work on making the use of artificial intelligence even better. This also involves energy consumption.
Minister Presidents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony emphasize importance of World Heritage applications
The Minister Presidents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony emphasized the importance of the successful World Heritage applications and signed agreements on closer cooperation in tourism and research.
Minister President Manuela Schwesig meets her Saxon counterpart Michael Kretschmer in Schwerin and Rostock
Minister President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) meets her Saxon counterpart Michael Kretschmer (CDU) in Schwerin and Rostock to strengthen cooperation.
MV and Saxony want to intensify cooperation
The joy over new World Heritage sites in both federal states is still reverberating. However, the heads of government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony are also looking to the future.
New building for German Cancer Research Center in Dresden
Dresden is an important location for cancer research. Now another research facility of international standing has been added.
Research center comes to Weimar and Bautzen
A new research center in Saxony and Thuringia is to advance the construction industry on the path to climate neutrality. Work on its construction can now begin.
Saxony doubles funding for exchange program with Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Saxony has doubled its funding for the exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in order to strengthen bilateral relations and intensify cooperation.
Into space via Freiberg: new space technology subject at university
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the bachelor's degree course in Space Resources, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from mid-June - an ..
Into space via Freiberg: new space technology subject at university
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the bachelor's degree course in Space Resources, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from mid-June - an ..
Into space via Freiberg: new space technology subject at university
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the Space Resources Bachelor's degree course, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from June 1 - and lea ..
New center for building research planned in the Lusatian mining area
A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding.
Museum returns porcelain vases from the Kangxi era to the heirs of Ottmar Edwin Strauss
The Museum of the City of Glauchau returns three porcelain vases from the Kangxi era from its collection to the heirs of the Jewish industrialist Ottmar Edwin Strauss.
Archive of the Avant-Garde - Egidio Marzona opens in Dresden
The Archive of the Avant-Garde in Dresden is a new exhibition, research and debate venue for the SKD.
New temple of art in Dresden: Archive of the avant-gardes - Egidio Marzona opens after renovation
The Archive of the Avant-Garde - Egidio Marzona (ADA) in Dresden opens after six years of renovation as a new exhibition, research and debate venue for the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen.
Animal experiments in Saxony: approval for 138 projects in 2022
In 2022, 138 animal testing projects were approved in Saxony, involving a total of around 122,000 animals. The majority of these were mice, followed by zebrafish.
Photos as a pillar of provenance research: expert conference
Almost 200 researchers are meeting at the annual conference of the German Lost Art Foundation. They want to focus on a special aspect of dealing with photographs.
EU funding strengthens Saxony's economy according to Economics Minister Dulig
Economics Minister Dulig emphasizes the positive effects of EU structural funds on Saxony's companies and jobs.
Small museums more open to provenance research - obstacles
For years, museums in Saxony have been searching for objects that don't belong there. The large institutions are pioneers in this research - but there are hurdles for the smaller ones.
Mobile stations to bring research work closer
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
Mobile stations to bring research work closer
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
New research institute at the University of Halle to solve structural change in the lignite mining area
A new research institute at the University of Halle is to look for solutions to the problems of structural change in the Central German lignite mining region.
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer honored as university lecturer of the year
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer has been named "University Lecturer of the Year" at a gala in Berlin. He received the award from the German University Association and was honored for his exceptional commitment and research work.
TU Chemnitz seeks participants for study on automated driving
Chemnitz University of Technology is looking for participants for a study on automated driving in a simulator.
Federal funding for large-scale research center in Merseburg
The federally funded large-scale research center for the transformation of the chemical industry (CTC) will be located in Merseburg (Saxony-Anhalt).
Digital high-speed test field launched in the Ore Mountains
A digital test field for rail travel of the future has been opened in the Ore Mountains. New applications and the new rail radio FRMCS are being tested there.
TU Dresden and Leipzig University in final round for Cluster of Excellence
The federal and state governments want to strengthen top-level research. Many universities are hoping for so-called excellence funding. Dresden and Leipzig have now reached the final round with a total of five applications.
Sunday poll in Saxony: Newly formed alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) third strongest force
In a recent poll in Saxony on the so-called Sunday question, the newly founded Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance comes out as the third strongest force. The survey was commissioned by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR).
Great interest from scientists at Cottbus University
The relatively small BTU university in Cottbus is increasingly developing into a center for research into future topics. The institution also wants to cooperate in the planned medical training program - and brings its own unique expertise to the table.
Saxony wants to counter the shortage of skilled workers with a targeted search for talent
Saxony wants to counter the shortage of skilled workers with a targeted search for talent abroad.
Saxony wants to make better use of scientific potential
Saxony wants to make better use of its scientific potential in order to become a European beacon of science.
Million-euro investment in Lusatia: New federal construction research center receives 68.6 million euros
The Bundestag's budget committee has cleared the way for an investment of millions in Lusatia. The federal construction research center 'LAB - Living Art of Building' will receive a total of 68.6 million euros.
Number of commuters in Saxony on the rise
The number of commuters in Saxony increased in the first half of 2022, according to the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) in Bonn.
Nazi looted property discovered in the SLUB Dresden
Around 100 unlawful books from the National Socialist era were discovered in the Saxon State Library.
Silicon Saxony: Saxony's high-tech sector on a solid growth path
Despite some challenges, Saxony's high-tech industry is experiencing steady and solid growth, according to Silicon Saxony, the industry association. Dirk Röhrborn, chairman of the board, expressed great confidence about the current mood in the industry at the 17th "Silicon Saxony Day" at Dresden Air ..
Kretschmer: Saxony ideally suited for circular economy
Away from a throwaway economy and toward a circular economy: Saxony has good prerequisites for this, according to Minister President Kretschmer. He was optimistic during a visit to the TU Freiberg.