On Thursday at a special event in the Dülfersaal Ballroom, TUD Dresden University of Technology (TUD) celebrated outstanding individuals for their exceptional commitment and services to the university.

"Academic excellence requires a community spirit, in the sense of a coordinated and committed cooperation between many individual stakeholders. At TUD, this community also includes taking individual responsibility for our university. With the TUD I Honors, we recognize exceptional, individual commitment that is driven by vision and courage to stand up for one's own ideas, overcome obstacles, and shape the world around us," said Rector Prof. Ursula M. Staudinger.

The Senate decided in March to appoint Christiane Schaufler-Münch as a TUD honorary citizen. Her long-standing commitment in the form of THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION, for example through the Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden, the Schaufler Chair of Refrigeration, Cryogenics and Compressor Technology, the financing of Germany Scholarships and the support for the new building for the University School, has had a significant impact on our university.
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Prof. Michael Albrecht was awarded the title of Honorary Senator of TUD for his outstanding services to the Carl Gustav Carus Faculty of Medicine and Dresden University Medicine. His contributions to cancer research, health informatics and medical education gave a major boost to TUD's national and international visibility.
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Prof. Gerhard Ehninger and Prof. Andreas Roloff were awarded the Medal of Honor of TUD.
Prof. Ehninger was honored for his achievements in hematology, his role in the development of cutting-edge medical research and his social commitment.
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Prof. Roloff was honored for his services to the Forest Park in Tharandt and his excellent educational work. 
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The following individuals were awarded the Badge of Honor of TUD:

• Prof. Gianaurelio Cuniberti for his international contributions to materials research and his role in establishing strategic research networks.
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• The GenderConceptGroup (Prof. Maria Häusl, Dr. Monika Valtink, Prof. Cornelia Breitkopf) for their interdisciplinary commitment to strengthening gender research at TUD.
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• Prof. Christoph Haberstroh for his pioneering achievements in cryogenics and refrigeration technology and the international visibility of TUD in this field.
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• Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Peukert for his creative promotion of early-career researchers in the STEM field and his commitment to science communication.
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• Fay Uhlmann for championing student involvement in diversity, equality, and university politics.
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• Dipl.-Ing. Dirk Weiß for his innovative contributions to the sustainable development and digital transformation of building climate control.
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• Dipl.-Soziol. Anja Wiede for her outstanding initiative, professional expertise, and commitment to anti-discrimination work and to building an inclusive university culture.
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Please note: In the hours following the award ceremony on Thursday (May 22, 2025), brief profiles of the award winners will be posted on the TU Dresden website, along with current photos from the event.

TUD celebrated outstanding individuals for their exceptional commitment

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