Marion Schmidt – Chief Communication Officer
„Do good and talk about it“
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Responsibilities
The Chief Communication Officer is a member of the Extended University Executive Board and links TU Dresden’s strategic development with the management of strategic communication processes. Together with Directorate 7, the CCO develops communication and marketing strategies and strengthens both the visibility and reputation of TU Dresden through targeted communication measures.
CV
since 08/2021 |
Chief Communication Officer (CCO) at TU Dresden |
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2015-2021 | Head of Communication and Strategic University Development / COGNOS AG; Head of Communication / Hochschule Fresenius |
2013-2015 | Editor and Deputy Head of Department / DIE ZEIT |
2007-2013 | Editor / Financial Times Germany |
2001-2006 | Author / Süddeutsche Zeitung, Stern, duz, UniSpiegel |
1999-2000 | Henri-Nannen-School / School of Journalism Hamburg |
1999 | Magister Artium (political science, history, German philology) / Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster |
2012 | Fulbright Educational Experts grant Washington DC, USA |
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2011 | Robert-Bosch-Foundation research grant, Tokyo, Japan |
2008 | Arthur F. Burns grant/ International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) Internship editorial office „Boston Globe“, Boston, USA |
2004 | Fulbright Educational Experts grant Washington DC and New York, USA |
2020 | Member of the expert advisory board “Private Universities”, Association for the Promotion of Science and Humanities |
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since 2018 | Spokeswoman of the Science Management Network |
2016 | Member of the review committee to evaluate the “Institutional Strategy” of TU Dresden as part of the Excellence Initiative |
2014 - 2018 | Member of the University Council - TU Darmstadt |
2010-2014 | Member of the Student Select Committee of Bucerius Law School, Zeppelin University and University Witten / Herdecke |
since 2008 | Member of the jury „University Manager of the Year“, DIE ZEIT und “CHE – Center for Higher Education |
since 2001 | Moderation of strategic processes and panel discussions for science organizations, ministries and universities |
Team and contact details

Visiting address:
Verwaltungsgebäude 3, room 212 Nöthnitzer Straße 43
01187 Dresden
Postal address:
Technische Universität Dresden Directorate Communication and Marketing
01062 Dresden

Advisor to the CCO
NameMarlen Sommer
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CCO's Office
CCO's Office
Visiting address:
Verwaltungsgebäude 3, Raum 212 Nöthnitzer Straße 43
01187 Dresden

Assistant to the CCO
NameLina Erdmann
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CCO's Office
CCO's Office
Visiting address:
Verwaltungsgebäude 3, Raum 212 Nöthnitzer Straße 43
01187 Dresden

Acting Head of Media Relations / Press Officer
NameAnne Vetter
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Directorate 7 - Communication and Marketing
Visiting address:
Nöthnitzer Str. 43, Room 105
01187 Dresden

Acting Head of Media Relations / Press Officer
NameClaudia Kallmeier
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Directorate 7 - Communication and Marketing
Visiting address:
Nöthnitzer Str. 43, Room 105
01187 Dresden