University and Society

TU Dresden sees itself as a civic stakeholder that, through various social engagement projects, raises awareness among its students and employees about the university’s societal responsibility and motivates them to act. As the largest employer and educational institution in Dresden, TU Dresden bears a special responsibility toward the city’s community and the state of Saxony. It fulfills this responsibility through its commitment to diversity, to open and respectful interaction without reservations, and to solidarity, guided by the fundamental values of humanity. Diversity and democracy thrive on cross-status exchange and on our efforts to understand how social cohesion can function.

At the same time, TU Dresden aims to increase its impact and visibility in society, politics, and the economy, and to contribute—as a social stakeholder—to public discourse and to improving the quality of life for the region’s residents.

Topics and projects

Ein Mann und eine Frau spirngen in die Höhe und geben sich fünf.

Campus life

We want to create a campus that you enjoy spending time on because you feel comfortable there and it offers you a variety of activities. This page provides an overview of campus activities that everyone can take part in and that are designed to make your time on campus more enjoyable: Learn more

Menschen auf Sitzbänken schauen Richtung eines Pavillions der TUD Universitätskultur, unter dem 3 Personen sitzen. Im Hintergrund ist der Goldene Reiter zu sehen.

TUD Lectures+

The TUD Lectures+ series of events creates spaces in which social issues can be discussed in a scientifically sound manner. Learn more

Englische Version des " TUD im Dialog"-Key Visual

TU Dresden in Dialogue

With the excellence measure "TUD in Dialogue" the university is creating spaces for low-threshold dialogue and participation formats between researchers and citizens. The aim is to promote a constructive culture of debate and contribute to reducing skepticism towards science. Learn more

Freiwilligeneinsatz der SG 9.1 und 9.2 auf einer Streuobstwiese in Leubnitz-Neuostra

Volunteering at the TUD

With “TUD engagiert,” TUD employees have the opportunity to use their annual project day for volunteer work and to do good together. Beyond that, there are other opportunities to volunteer at TUD. Learn more

Das Foto zeigt eine Gruppe von Personen, die im Kreis stehen und einem Referenten zuhören.

Participation in Days of Action & Campaigns

TUD regularly participates in different campaigns and action days that are close to the university’s heart due to its culture of pluralistic values. TUD uses these action days as an opportunity to open the campus to the public as a place of exchange. At the same time, TUD reaches out to society beyond campus boundaries through outreach events and activities. Learn more

A man sitting on a stage and speaking to people sitting in front of him.

Reading from Victor Klemperer's diaries

History lessons and the culture of remembrance: Students in grades 9 and 11 immerse themselves in the history of TUD and Victor Klemperer's life. Learn more

Course on fake news and conspiracy narratives (studium generale)

As part of the studium generale the the Directorate University Culture and Aktion Zivilcourage e. V. offer a block seminar on "How fake news and conspiracy narratives threaten democracy and what can be done about it". Learn more

Das Foto zeigt einen Tisch auf dem verschiedene Moderationskarten liegen mit Begriffen, wie Lösung, Meinung, input oder Konsens. Es sitzen viele Menschen am Tisch, aber man sieht nur deren Hände und ARme, wie sie einzelne Karten gerade schreiben oder in der Hand halten oder auf sie zeigen. Es liegen außerdem Workshopmaterialien, wie Stifte, Pinnnadeln und Scheren auf dem Tisch.

University Forum

University forums on various topics are held at irregular intervals, and all TUD members are invited to exchange views and engage in discussion. Learn more

es sind 2 paar Hände zu sehen, von Personen die sich gegenüber stehen und die Hände reichen. Die Hände der einen Personen liegen in den Händen der anderen Person

Culture of Interpersonal Relations

This unit is also responsible for university projects that focus on interpersonal aspects of cultural values: How should we express appreciation (e.g., for service anniversaries or farewells)? How can we foster greater understanding of one another? Results to date: Guidance on dealing with death and grief (TUD intranet) Learn more

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Verwaltungsgebäude 3 Nöthnitzer Str. 43

01187 Dresden

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01062 Dresden

Eindrücke aus unseren Veranstaltungen

At the event “35 years on – Will the Wall remain in people's minds?”, we discussed with writer Jana Hensel and psychologist Prof. Dr. Hendrik Berth, among others, whether “East German” and “West German” are still valid categories. © Crispin-Iven Mokry

The photo shows people sitting on benches in a marquee. The benches are arranged in several rows. One of the people sitting there raises their hand. Another person in the audience gestures to draw attention to the person who has raised their hand.

As part of the BMBF Science Year 2024 – Freedom, we held a hands-on festival with a focus on democracy in the Prohlis district of Dresden. © Christin Nitzsche

A man speaks to children in a lecture theatre. The children sit on lecture theatre chairs with a writing tablet and look at him.

The unit university and society organises the Dresden Children's University in cooperation with the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum Dresden. At the lectures, scientists present their research work in a child-friendly way. © Oliver Killig

Zwei Frauen blicken in die Kamera. Sie tragen Gummihandschuhe. Vor ihnen stehen Eimer und Boxen mit Gemüse.

The unit 9.2 support teams who would like to carry out a volunteer assignment on their annual team building day in organising such assignments. © Christin Nitzsche