Shaping structural change

Structural change in Lusatia involves a lot more than compensating for the discontinuation of an economic sector. In addition to the coal phase-out, the Free State of Saxony faces other challenges that we also have to keep in mind – demographic shifts, the climate crisis, the scarcity of natural resources and the increasing shortage of skilled workers.

However, challenges also harbor new opportunities. This is why TU Dresden wants to work together with partners in commerce, society and policy to help shape structural change in the region, which will help promote long-term ecological and economic development and boost interest in the Free State of Saxony.

The transformation of Lusatia into a modern, future-oriented region can only succeed if we take advantage of technological advancements and the opportunities presented by digitalization. This requires the establishment of structures and the realization of projects that would enable change for the region. TU Dresden seeks to achieve this by establishing and expanding the TUD | Campus Lusatia.