The Senate of the TUD

The Senate is a central body of the TUD Dresden University of Technology (TUD). It consists of up to 21 voting members (according to § 81 paragraph 2 of the Saxon Higher Education Freedom Act - SächsHSFG). It is responsible for academic matters in the areas of teaching, studies, continuing education and research, i.e. it deals with all fundamental issues and topics that affect the entire university or are of fundamental importance.

The TU Dresden Senate usually meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Its exact tasks and responsibilities are defined in § 85 SächsHSG.

The Extended Senate

It is made up of the voting members of the Senate (in accordance with Section 81a (2) sentences 2 and 3 SächsHSFG) and at least as many elected representatives of the groups (in accordance with Section 50 (1) sentence 1 SächsHSFG). Among other things, it is responsible for adopting the Fundamental Principles of the University and for electing and, if necessary, dismissing the Rector (in accordance with Section 81a (2) SächsHSFG).

Standing Committees of the Senate

All members of the Senate can participate in the meetings of the Standing Committees of the Senate, but without the right to vote (in accordance with Section 13 (1) sentence 7 of the Fundamental Principles of the TUD). Advisory Directors are also represented in each commission. These are appointed by the Chancellor and can be represented.

The TUD maintains the following Standing Committees of the Senate:

• Commission for Planning, Budget and Structure (Chair: Rector)
• Commission for Research and Early-Career Researchers (Chair: Vice-Rector Research)
• Commission for Teaching (Chair: Vice-Rector Academic Affairs)
• Commission for Equality and Diversity Management (Chair: Vice-Rector University Culture).

Employees can find further information on the TUD intranet