Introduction
Ladies and gentlemen,
We believe that modern, efficient universities are an invaluable investment for future generations. Universities are no longer solely state-funded, they also increasingly require financial support from private initiatives. The association ‘Friends of the Brandenburg University of Technology’ is firmly dedicated to the objective of winning support for the university. The following is a brief summary of our guiding principles, as well as the challenges we face and projects we support.
What are our objectives:
- integrating the university into the public life of our city and region
- contributing to making the university a reflection of society at large
- actively promoting the university’s social and cultural endeavours
- helping students in their transition from the university to the job market
- promoting and strengthening bonding between our students/alumni and the university
- supporting the BTU in every way possible
- Studierende an der BTU
What we believe:
- a lively university in an open society is an investment for the future of our young people
- an efficient university has a significant positive economic influence on Cottbus and surrounding region
- lively academic life in a student-friendly city promotes better quality of life for all
- an open-minded university atmosphere encourages independent thinking and tolerance
- universities provide impetus for societal, scientific, cultural, and economic transfer
Who can help:
- committed men and women wishing to provide moral and material support
- associations, investors and firms who believe that the university can promote sustainable economic growth
- friends and sponsors who understand the importance of maintaining the university’s high scientific standards and who want to share our dynamic student life with the citizens of Cottbus.
What we do:
- provide material support on the basis of the contributions and donations we raise
- organise non-material support such as events to promote interdisciplinary educational opportunities
- support cultural and social activities of the university and its student body
- foster good public relations for the betterment of the university and it students
- encourage excellence by bringing together actors from the fields of science, politics, industry and
- Förderverein der BTU Cottbus
Who we are:
- a non-profit organisation
- dependent on support from various sources and are always pleased to welcome new members
