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Ceremonial graduation ceremony at the BTU: graduates cheer in the Audimax!
Ceremonial graduation ceremony at BTU Cottbus on September 19, 2025, with awards for outstanding theses.
Ceremonial graduation ceremony at the BTU: graduates cheer in the Audimax!
The Brandenburg Technical University (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg celebrated an impressive graduation ceremony on Friday, September 19, 2025, in the auditorium of the central campus in Cottbus. University President Prof. Gesine Grande warmly welcomed the new graduates and in her speech emphasized the university's pride in the achievements of its alumni. Around 1,100 students successfully obtained their bachelor's and master's degrees last year.
The event not only offered the graduates and their families the certainty of successfully completing their studies, but also a festive atmosphere with music and a champagne reception. A highlight was the traditional “hat throwing” during which the graduates symbolically left their previous phase of life behind them and set off into the new phase of life. The prizes for the best theses were awarded by Jörg Rohde from the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg Support Association.
Awards for outstanding achievements
As part of the celebration, numerous prizes were awarded for outstanding academic achievements. The best bachelor's theses were rewarded with 350 euros and the best master's theses with 1,000 euros. The award winners reflect the high level of education at the BTU:
| factorial | Bachelor thesis | Master's thesis |
|---|---|---|
| MINT | Albert Böschow, Operation clones in universal algebra | Nicolas Borchard, Numerical solution of optimal control problems with Wasserstein regularization; Mona Sobhani, Hybrid Quantum-Classical Approach for Prime Factorization |
| Environment and natural sciences | Tim Leon Brauckhoff, biopixR: Development of an R package for biological image analysis | Julia Schowarte, optimization of the degradation of organofluorine compounds |
| Mechanical engineering, electrical and energy systems | Lennart Jonas Schmidtsdorff, exposure strategy to increase the efficiency of the L-PBF process | Marie-Elaine Müller, service station for offshore hydrogen production |
| human sciences | Julia Stenzel, app-based home exercise programs for osteoarthritis | Stefanie Everth and Astrid Kaßner, nursing and teaching in practice |
| Economy, law and society | Julian Bode, influence of story structures on social media | Maximilian Fobo, doctor density and admission to medical studies in Germany |
| Architecture, civil engineering and urban planning | Elisa Bretschneider, hybridization of public spaces | Josephine Tillmann, stereotomy and applied geometry in the 11th century at Speyer Cathedral |
The BTU is characterized by its interdisciplinary and international orientation. In her speech, Prof. Grande emphasized the importance of connecting graduates in the global world of work. The graduates were able to celebrate their start on their new path in life with a special ceremony.
Outlook for future celebrations
Although the September 19th graduation ceremony was the highlight for many, there are more celebrations to come. Another graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Sachsendorf campus, followed by an additional celebration at the end of January 2026 at the Senftenberg campus. The BTU will therefore continue to offer its graduates a platform to celebrate their successes and take new steps in their careers.
The BTU remains a place of knowledge and innovation, and thanks to the strong connection to the University Rectors' Conference, represented by President Prof. Dr. Walter Rosenthal, the institution stands for future-oriented developments in the region's higher education system.