Braunschweig is starting the future of research with 22.5 million euros!

Braunschweig is starting the future of research with 22.5 million euros!

On March 8, 2025, the Technical University (TU) Braunschweig launched several important initiatives to develop the regional potential. Particularly noteworthy is the newly launched project “Developing potential strategically”, which has received funding of 22.5 million euros. The aim of this project is to develop a collaborative learning, teaching, research and working location that will encourage creative exchange in the region. The funding officially begins on July 1st and related calls for proposals are already being prepared to cover a wide range of topics. TU Braunschweig reports that...

Another significant step was marked by the opening of a science showcase in downtown Braunschweig. The first guest at the showcase, which opened March 4, was the Science and Art Lab. This platform enables research institutions in the Braunschweig Research Region to present their projects and research areas to a broad public. The program, which runs until the beginning of June, includes film screenings, discussions, lectures and workshops aimed specifically at students.

Research and innovation

The TU Braunschweig also focuses on research in pioneering technological fields. Professors Vadim Issakov and Thomas Schneider are currently working on digital-to-analog converters (DAC) for the next generation of mobile communications, 6G. Their goal is to significantly improve the performance of these technologies.

Another innovative project comes from the Institute for Particle Technology, which is working on the 3D printing technology “Selective Paste Intrusion” to make concrete recyclable. This technology could make a decisive contribution to conserving resources in the construction industry in the future.

As part of the “Co-Adapted Braunschweig (COABS)” project, the university is calling on interested citizens to register cooling locations in order to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures. The deadline for participation is March 27th.

Equality and gender pay gap

On the occasion of Equal Pay Day, the gender pay gap in Germany will also be discussed, which will be 18 percent in 2023 and therefore represents a significant problem for equality in the labor market. Dr. Andrea Jochmann-Döll has prepared a report on behalf of the Hans Böckler Foundation, which addresses the status of equal pay in Germany and the Nordic countries and formulates political recommendations for action. Böckler reports that...

The causes of the gender pay gap are complex and range from inadequate legal regulations to stereotypical beliefs. Women often work in undervalued jobs in the social or care sectors, which further increases the wage gap. The report also highlights positive examples, such as the “State Strategy for Gender Justice and Pay Equality” in Bremen or the introduction of a “Pay Equality Check” to support companies.

A workshop on the topic of “Salary Negotiations for Women”, which will be offered on June 24th by the GradTUBS graduate academy, is intended to support women in positioning themselves better in salary matters and in representing their worth appropriately.

With their various programs and workshops, the TU Braunschweig and its partner organizations in this area show that the path to equal pay continues to be important and is actively promoted. The gender care gap remains another debated topic, as women spent an average of 30 hours per week on unpaid work in 2022, while men only spent 21 hours.

A comprehensive strategy to address these inequalities could include many facets, including strengthening collective bargaining, improving child care and adapting existing legal frameworks.