Visit by KIIT founder Prof. Achyuta Samanta to HTW Dresden

HTWD recently welcomed Prof. Achyuta Samanta, founder of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), for a visit to the campus. During his stay, he met with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ingo Gestring, and representatives of the university.

HTWD professor elected president of the International Society for Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence

Prof. Dr Stefan Schramm, Professor of Organic Chemistry at HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences (HTWD), was unanimously elected as the next president of the International Society for Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence (ISBC) at the society’s annual international conference in Thailand at the end of May. His two-year term of office begins in January 2027. This election marks international recognition of Stefan Schramm’s long-standing research into luminescence.

HTWD is expanding its university partnership with Nigeria

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering at HTWD is strengthening its collaboration with Anchor University of Lagos. The university recently welcomed a delegation from its Nigerian partner university for a multi-day academic

Mongolian delegation visits HTWD: plans for collaboration on a binational degree programme

On 20 May 2026, the university welcomed a high-level delegation from Mongolia.

Water for tomorrow: HTW Dresden builds bridges between Saxony and India

How can water supplies be secured in arid regions whilst also boosting agriculture? HTW Dresden is working with partners in India to develop solutions for climate-resilient water management. The focus is on nature-based methods for groundwater recharge.

Sustainability Week 2026: Your ideas for the programme

The HTW Dresden is organising a Sustainability Week in collaboration with TU Dresden from 15 to 19 June 2026 and invites everyone to get actively involved with their own ideas and initiatives.

HTWD expands cooperation with Indian partners

The HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences is expanding its cooperation with the RV College of Engineering (RV CE) in Bangalore and the Institute of Technology (VIT) in Vellore.

Data Rooms, AI, and Manufacturing-X: The 5th IIoT Innovation Brunch brings Research and Industry together

On February 27, 2026, the Professorship for Information Management hosted its 5th Industrial IoT Innovation Brunch at HTW Dresden.

HTWD students receive scholarships from the Christian and Dorothee Bürkert Foundation for their exchange studies in China

The HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences (HTWD) has signed an agreement with the Christian and Dorothee Bürkert Foundation to promote international student exchange, stimulate the exchange of scientific experience, and contribute to understanding different cultures.

Portrait of doctoral candidates: Xuemin Yang