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The Press Office at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is the point of contact for all media enquiries. We are responsible for the universityā€™s media relations and act as the point of contact for journalists. 

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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Helmut Hammer
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Helmut Hammer
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+49 3727 581226
presse@hs-mittweida.de
Haus 18, Raum 18-107

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17.03.2026

Genetic engineering in transition

Rƶbbe WĆ¼nschiers is presenting the second, expanded edition of his book *Generation Gen-Schere* and will be speaking on the topic of ā€˜Genetic Engineering in Transitionā€™ at the Leipzig Book Fair.

17.03.2026

New faces from 30 countries

Start of studies in the summer term with an enrolment ceremony. PhD scholarships from the university for two female researchers.

11.03.2026

Bringing Minecraft and programming together

Max Schlosser is presenting his second book, *Letā€™s Craft Code!: How to Expand Your Minecraft World with Plugins*, at the Leipzig Book Fair.

06.03.2026

Smart multi-cobot systems

Kick-off for MultiDATBot in Wetzlar ā€“ Launch of a new research consortium on human-centred automation

03.03.2026

Kick-off in the snow: ā€˜SuperBornitridā€™ project launched

New research project launched into the industrial application of super-hard tool coatings

26.02.2026

A comprehensive package for plant maintenance

MaintainChain research project launched

24.02.2026

Three years of laser research, six talented researchers and a strong result

Successful conclusion of the LaNaSax early-career researchersā€™ group.

17.02.2026

Sharing expertise in POCT

EDUCARE project launched: Four partners are developing a new training programme in point-of-care diagnostics. Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is contributing its expertise at the interface between Biophotonics and Biotechnology, as well as in digital teaching.

14.02.2026

Gold for Kevin Reim at the German University Championships

Shot putter Kevin Reim achieved another major success at the German University Championships in Erfurt on Saturday. He successfully defended the German University Championship title he had won the previous year.
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