Zittau continues to grow as a science location
Ground-breaking ceremony for new DLR Institute near the campus and DLR_Science_Day on the Zittau market square
The development of Zittau as a science hub, located in the immediate vicinity of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (HSZG) campus, continues to move forward. A ceremonial groundbreaking marks the start of construction on the new building for the Institute for Low-CO₂ Industrial Processes at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Zittau. In a state-of-the-art building, which will be constructed directly behind the HSZG’s LANDER³ Natural Fiber Center, high-temperature heat pumps will be developed in the future to provide an efficient and sustainable supply of process heat, with the goal of decarbonizing industrial processes. Through experiments and simulations, technologies are being developed here for the use of hydrogen and carbon-free energy sources to prevent process-related CO₂ emissions.
The construction of the new DLR institute building for low-CO2 industrial processes significantly strengthens Zittau as a science location. It enriches research life on our university campus, opens up new work opportunities for our students alongside their studies and promotes exchange and collaboration with international researchers.
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Today's ground-breaking ceremony for the new DLR Institute for Low CO2 Industrial Processes is another milestone in the development of Zittau as a science location. This institute will not only play a central role in research into sustainable technologies, but will also make a significant contribution to strengthening the economy of our region.
”HSZG at the DLR_Science_Day in Zittau
On the afternoon of June 28, 2024, Zittau’s market square served as the venue for DLR_Science_Day. At various booths, the DLR provided the public with insights into its research fields and projects.
As a strategic partner of the DLR, the HSZG was also present at the market square, providing information about its diverse educational programs and research projects. For example, an interactive multimedia table was used to present the strategic initiative “Zukunftslernort Oberlausitz (ZukLOS),” which specifically promotes extracurricular STEM education in our region through various areas of focus. Under guidance, visitors were able to create their own decorative items using a laser cutter, gaining an understanding of the technical capabilities of laser cutting. A miniature flow channel provided insights into the fascinating world of fluid mechanics. The Hi!Lusatia association presented its network and its initiatives to promote collaboration in teaching, research, business, and society, which position Lausitz as an attractive location for skilled workers.
The DLR Science Day was accompanied by a diverse stage program for all ages and interesting panel discussions featuring, among others, DLR Executive Board Chair Professor Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Professor Dr. Uwe Riedel, Director of the Institute for Low-Carbon Industrial Processes, Zittau Mayor Thomas Zenker, and the Vice President for Education and International Affairs, Professor Sophia Keil.
The DLR_School_Lab at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is being jointly established as an extracurricular STEM learning center at the Zittau Junior Academy, in cooperation with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), at the Mandau-Höfe in Zittau, and is scheduled to be completed by early 2025. The goal is to give students the opportunity to actively explore the fascinating world of research and technology there in the future. Under expert guidance, they will conduct experiments themselves and learn about key research areas at HSZG and DLR.
On behalf of the entire Rectorate, Vice President Professor Keil extends her gratitude to the DLR and its team, in particular Dr. Christoph Pawek, Tobias Bohnhardt, and Arlen Lenz.
Special thanks also go to our university staff members Ms. Anett Kupka, Diplom-Ingenieur, Professor Dr.-Ing. Jens Friedrich, Mr. Felix Rothe, M.Eng., Mr. Egmont Schreiter, Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Dr. André Seeliger, and student Franz Mehlhose for supervising the hands-on activities, as well as Ms. Lisa Bail from Hi!Lusatia.
Their thanks also go to the HSZG organizing team led by Dr. Stephan Aranha, Diplom-Kffr. (FH), M.A. Susanne Fentzel, Steffen Günzel, Victoria Hohlfeld, Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. (FH), M.A. Antje Pfitzner, Diplom-Kulturwiss. Julia Rülicke, Sandra Stibenz, Christian Tiller, and Robert Viertel, M.A.
The article: Space heroes inspire our university community provides information about the visit of ESA astronaut Dr. Alexander Gerst and mission leader Volker Schmid to the HSZG.
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