BTU and Sparkasse Spree-Neiße: 10,000 euros for Cottbus events!

BTU and Sparkasse Spree-Neiße: 10,000 euros for Cottbus events!

The Brandenburg Technical University of Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) and the Sparkasse Spree-Neiße are continuing their successful cooperation. A cooperation agreement was signed on June 30, 2025, which provides for the provision of up to 10,000 euros for events at their location in Cottbus. The signing was carried out by BTU President Prof. Dr. Gesine Grande and the director of the savings bank, André Müller.

The funds provided are intended in particular to support a variety of activities and events that appeal to both students and the broader public. The initiative aims to make scientific topics more visible and enrich cultural life on campus. When signing the agreement, the two institutions emphasized the importance of integrating different target groups into the university community.

Diverse events in focus

A central aspect of the agreed cooperation concerns the support of participatory activities and events that are intended to promote interest in science and research. The planned events include the children's and school students' university and the Mathematics Center, where numerous special guests have appeared in the past. These events have proven to be successful platforms for getting younger target groups excited about academic topics and benefit from the commitment of Sparkasse Spree-Neiße.

According to information from Märkischer Messenger The Sparkasse has already financially supported many such events in the past. This ongoing support underlines the close connection between the BTU and the regional financial institution, which plays a key role in further profiling the university as an attractive place to learn.

International perspectives on higher education

In parallel to these local commitments, it is clear that German universities are increasingly seeking international cooperation. Loud International university cooperation Universities are committed to transnational education, which has become a central component of their internationalization strategies. These efforts promote the establishment and further development of study programs and faculties abroad.

Development according to international standards is crucial for the acceptance and recognition of German university projects in global educational competition. The code for German university projects abroad plays an important role here, as it sets minimum ethical and academic requirements. This shows how the BTU, through its diverse collaborations, acts not only regionally but also internationally as a quality-conscious and interculturally sensitive partner.

In summary, it can be said that the BTU and Sparkasse Spree-Neiße are not only strengthening the local university landscape through their new cooperation agreement, but are also making a contribution to global education strategies. By supporting a variety of events, a bridge is built between science and society, which both enriches campus life and promotes public interest in scientific topics.