Project goals

In addition to research, the integration of mine rescue services into teaching has been an important part of the programme for years. Modules such as "Student Mine Rescue Team" and "Safety and Rescue Deployment in the Extractive Industry" are designed to prepare students for their future careers and sensitise them to relevant real-life scenarios. The intensive interweaving of teaching, research and practice is demonstrated by numerous collaborations, such as with Wismut GmbH or the AG Grubenwehr. Joint theoretical and practical exercises are carried out regularly.

In addition to national endeavours, international cooperation is also constantly promoted. The TU Bergakademie Freiberg takes part in international mine rescue competitions, such as the MERD competition organised by the Colorado School of Mines (Mine Emergency Response Development), which takes place every two years. At the MERD competition in 2023, the TU Bergakademie Freiberg's student mine and gas protection brigade took an excellent 2nd place out of a total of 7. Click here for the experience report.