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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. 

In our Newsroom, we provide information on exciting topics from academic life and current activities in teaching and research.

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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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12.02.2026

For the best training in video production

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences and industry leader Blackmagic Design are collaborating. Eastern Germanyā€™s largest media faculty relies on DaVinci Resolve.
Blick von hinten in einen Klassenraum Ć¼ber die Kƶpfe der SchĆ¼ler. Im Hintergrund steht ein mƤnnliche Person vor einer Tafel. Im Bildvordergrund ist der zum Melden gehobene Arm eines SchĆ¼ler zu sehen.

09.02.2026

Campus meets Classroom: HSMW teaches at the grammar school

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is continuing to deliver lessons at the StƤdtisches Gymnasium. Minister for Education Clemens is delighted. New: This initiative is taking place as part of the ā€˜Unterrichtsversorgungā€™ programme.

06.02.2026

AIDEE helps with technical drawings

Artificial Intelligence for Design Engineering uses AI as an assistance system

19.01.2026

A good recommendation: Studying in Mittweida

Personal advice and new degree programmes. Open Campus Day on 15 January, attended by 900 visitors. Next event: 28 March.

03.12.2025

Data for Action ā€“ 10 Years of Mittelsachsen Sozial

An anniversary marking an exemplary partnership between a university and a district in eastern Germany. In future, AI will also be providing support.

18.11.2025

Research Spotlight: Mittweida goes extreme ā€“ extreme ultraviolet!

The EU and the Free State are providing millions to fund a unique imaging infrastructure in the extreme ultraviolet range at the HSMW.

29.09.2025

Research Focus: People learn differently from machines

Publication in *Nature Machine Intelligence* with the involvement of Professor Thomas Villmann.

27.09.2025

Started a relationship

The start of the academic year at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, featuring an orientation session, lectures and an enrolment ceremony.

19.09.2025

School ā€“ University ā€“ Career

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences and the Freiberg Job Centre are working together to ensure successful transitions.
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