Press Releases and further News from Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Alumni of the Faculty of Design at the lab.30 Festival 2026

Tom Henkel and Adrian Ludwig are presenting their media art works at the lab.30 festival in Augsburg

THA Joins the Schlager Boom

Robotics expert Prof. Dr. Constantin Wanninger provided scientific guidance for the live deployment of a humanoid robot on the major Saturday night show. The unique technical conditions placed high demands on the robotics system.

Incubator Meetups at Funkenwerk: Developing Ideas Together

Exchange, honest feedback, and fresh inspiration: At Funkenwerk’s monthly incubator meetups, startup teams from THA come together to further develop their projects, share experiences, and learn from one another. The meetups strengthen the startup community and provide a space for new perspectives, connections, and ideas.

Working Together on New Startup Ideas: Funkenwerk and LEW Seal Their Partnership

A joint initiative for the startup ecosystem in Bavarian Swabia: Funkenwerk and LEW have officially sealed their partnership. With the Funkenwerk Award 2026 powered by LEW and new opportunities for startup teams, they are bringing together academic knowledge and entrepreneurial practice.

LEW and THA_funkenwerk Support Startup Ideas in Bavarian Swabia

The THA_funkenwerk at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences (THA) and Lechwerke (LEW) are collaborating to support startup ideas from Bavarian Swabia. They aim to connect startup teams with regional companies and strengthen the exchange between the university and the business community. One key component of this initiative is the THA_funkenwerk Award 2026, powered by LEW. On October 29, the top teams will present their ideas. Bavaria’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Dr. Fabian Mehring, is serving as the patron of the partnership.

International Week at SZTU

In-depth exchange with a Chinese partner university: Shenzhen Technology University extended an invitation to China for International Week at the end of September. Five professors from THA, along with students from the High-Voltage Team, accepted the invitation.

Success Story of a Student in the International Information Systems Program

How can you successfully launch your career after graduation? Muhammad Zubair, a graduate of the International Information Systems program at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, shares his journey from working student through his internship semester and bachelor’s thesis to a permanent position. Along the way, he offers international students valuable tips for starting their careers in Germany.

Sustainability Innovation Heroes: Developing Apprentices into Change Agents for Digitalization and the Circular Economy

The Sustainability Innovation Heroes (SIH) project is creating a hands-on educational program that equips trainees with the skills needed to address the topics of digitalization, the circular economy, and innovation. MittelstandMacher companies are invited to actively help shape the program and contribute their own challenges.

THA at the Long Night of Art in Landsberg am Lech: Technology Meets Art

Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg once again took part in this year’s Long Night of Art in Landsberg am Lech, presenting a unique fusion of technology and art at the TTZ (Technology and Transfer Center). Students from the Systems Engineering program showcased their creative projects from the summer semester, delighting the audience.

Innovative, resource-efficient solutions for the construction of tomorrow

Professional exchange at TTZ Aichach on September 23, 2026: Representatives from the Augsburg Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry (AELF) and Bavarian State Forests learned about digital and additive manufacturing methods for solid and timber construction.

New Exchange Students at the Faculty of Design

We are pleased to welcome 20 exchange students again this semester. The students come from our partner universities in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, the Netherlands, South Korea, Jordan, and Argentina.

Rethinking Culture in Virtual Space: Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg Participates in Major EU Project LIL-ECHOES

As part of the Horizon Europe program, an international consortium is conducting research—with nearly 3.5 million euros in funding—on how Extended Reality (XR) and artificial intelligence can strengthen intercultural dialogue and social cohesion in Europe.

3. bidt DemoDay — 2 Awards!

The "Schlaubeere" and "Herzkompetenz" Projects Win Awards

HIMMA at Bits & Pretzels 2026: Inspiration and New Connections

Thanks to free tickets provided by HOCHSPRUNG and its partner Gründerland Bayern, Funkenwerk was able to enable select startup teams from THA to participate in Bits & Pretzels 2026. The HIMMA incubator team reports on new connections, exciting conversations, and valuable insights for the further development of their startup.

VibeScout at Bits & Pretzels 2026: Creating Opportunities Instead of Waiting

New connections, honest feedback, and concrete opportunities for growth: For VibeScout, Bits & Pretzels 2026 was more than just a networking event. The Funkenwerk incubator team explains why it’s worth actively reaching out to people, creating your own spaces for connection, and turning conversations into new opportunities for your startup.

Digital Strategy: Turning Reactive Measures into Real Progress

Do we actually know why we're digitizing? Or are we doing it just because everyone else is?