Homepage of Student Counseling
Welcome to the student counseling service of the department of civil and environmental engineering
We are the working group Planning, Design and Construction, in short AG PEK, an independent working group at the department 13 and are responsible for the organization of the project seminars GPEK and IPBU in addition to the student counseling service.
News from the department 13
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Picture: ElsevierNew paper in Computer and Geotechnics: “Application of advanced soil constitutive models to investigate complex soil-structure interaction issues in integral abutment bridges”
November 26, 2025
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Picture: Tatjana StumpfHeating with river water
November 19, 2025
Research project at TU Darmstadt systematically records aquathermal systems for the first time. A contribution from TU Darmstadt
Rivers and other bodies of water contain “natural” heat—a potential that has been largely untapped for the energy transition. Scientist Jessika Gappisch from TU Darmstadt wants to change that.
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Picture: Katharina BensingKlarText Prize for Science Communication 2025
November 17, 2025
Katharina Bensing receives award
Katharina Bensing was awarded the Klaus Tschira Foundation's KlarText Prize for Science Communication 2025 for the best infographic. The nationwide prize is endowed with 7,500 euros and honors young researchers who communicate their scientific work in a particularly understandable and vivid way.
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New Paper: A framework for climate-adaptive geotechnical analysis and design
November 14, 2025
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SAVE THE DATE: AI Literacy Forum 2026 with teachers for all university members
November 12, 2025
on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in the afternoon
As part of the preparations for the AI Literacy Student Forum 2026, which will take place as a pre-conference organized by students for students, we would like to involve students in the planning process at an early stage.
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Press review: Why did the Eisbach wave disappear?
November 10, 2025
An article on spektrum.de. In conversation with Prof. Boris Lehmann
The Eisbach wave in Munich was a pronounced standing wave that formed at a weir, a common fluid dynamics effect. The phenomenon was used by river surfers and is internationally known.
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Picture: Christian HickelMost active cyclist awarded trophy
November 10, 2025
Philipp Mayr cycles the most kilometers in City Cycling
Canals, rivers, lakes—several projects show that all of these can be tapped to generate heating energy. And it would also help combat climate stress.
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To our students
November 04, 2025
Ms. Hochstatter's office hours are changing: in future, Mondays
Dear students, please note that Ms. Hochstatter's office hours will now be held every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and by appointment.
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Press review: Straightening—Why rivers were no longer allowed to flow freely
October 30, 2025
A podcast on Bavarian Radio. Among the guests is Prof. Boris Lehmann.
Technical progress or ecological disaster? In the 18th century, rivers were straightened to transport goods, control flooding, and conquer nature. A history of profound landscape change that continues to have an impact today. By Julius Bretzel.
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Lichtwiese bicycle parking garage officially opened
October 30, 2025
On October 29, 2025, the grand opening of the Lichtwiese bicycle parking garage took place. Dr. Martin Lommel (Chancellor of TU Darmstadt), Prof. Lehmann (Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering), and Ms. Dipl.-Ing. Halbritter (Department VB – Construction Management) spoke about the development and implementation of the building before symbolically cutting the ribbon. A reception followed, inviting all guests to engage in conversation.
