From 1^st August 2018, a DRESDEN-concept branded DVB tram will be running in Dresden. The tram will provide regular transportation for one year, but will also be used for exclusive tours. It will transport residents and visitors through the state capital Dresden and will familiarise them with a research alliance that is unique in Europe.

“With this tram, we would like to inform people about the research alliance and TU Dresden’s current re-application for the University of Excellence title. Through science slams, workshops and customised city tours, Dresden residents and scientists are provided with a dialogue platform and a special event format”, states Prof. Ludwig Schultz, scientific coordinator and head of DRESDEN-concept.

Since the tram will be covering various routes, residents and visitors from all areas will learn about the DRESDEN-concept research alliance on their way through the city.

What is DRESDEN-concept?
DRESDEN-concept is an alliance of 28 partners from the world of science and culture. Their co-operation aims to utilise synergies in research, teaching, infrastructure, administration, and knowledge transfer. Members co-ordinate their scientific strategies and identify areas in which Dresden is a global leader.  Partners work together to attract world-leading scientists to Dresden and retain them at the Dresden science hub. DRESDEN is an acronym that stands for Dresden Research and Education Synergies for the Development of Excellence and Novelty.

DRESDEN-concept: http://www.dresden-concept.de

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