The Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg is the oldest university in the world specialising in mining and metallurgical sciences. Founded in 1765, the Bergakademie has its roots in mining and metallurgy. To mark the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the scholarship fund for the support of students in need, the “Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg” Foundation was established on 15 November 2002.

The “Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg” Foundation has created an opportunity that enables the university – independently of public budgets – to launch new, forward-looking initiatives and bring ideas to fruition. In particular, the foundation is intended to provide support for staffing in teaching and research as well as the necessary premises and equipment. This also includes an expansion and further development of the range of degree and continuing education programmes, an intensification of knowledge and technology transfer and an increased internationalisation of the university.

Contact

Marianna Klescinska
Contact person for foundation matters
Akademiestraße 6, Room 1.14
09599 Freiberg

Marianna [dot] Klescinska [at] zuv [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (Marianna[dot]Klescinska[at]zuv[dot]tu-freiberg[dot]de)
+49 3731 39-3316

Bank details

Payee: Stiftung TU Bergakademie Freiberg
IBAN: DE08 8705 2000 3115 0229 39
BIC: WELADED1FGX
Bank: Sparkasse Mittelsachsen

Tax number: 220/142/09917

Foundation funds under management, listed in order of year of establishment

Executive Board and Board of Trustees

Executive Board of the Foundation

Chair of the Founders’ Council

  • Mr Hans-Joachim Polk, VNG Executive Board Member for Infrastructure and Technology

Rectorate of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg

  • Prof. Jutta Emes, Rector
  • Prof. Dr Martin Bertau, Vice-Rector for Research and Transfer
  • Prof. Dr Karina Sopp, Vice-Rector for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
  • Prof. Swanhild Bernstein, Vice-Rector for Teaching, Studies and Lifelong Learning
  • Mr Jens Then, Chancellor

Representative elected by the University Senate

  • Prof. Ulrich Groß, former Director of the Institute of Thermal Engineering

Chair of the Executive Board

  • Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Jutta Emes

Responsibilities of the Executive Board

The Executive Board decides on the allocation of the Foundation’s income. The Executive Board has a quorum if more than half of its members, including the Chair, participate in the decision-making process. Resolutions are passed by a simple majority. In the event of a tie, the Chairperson has the casting vote. Resolutions concerning a change to the Foundation’s purpose or the dissolution of the Foundation may only be passed at meetings. Amendments to the Articles of Association require the approval of the Founders’ Council.

Founders’ Council

Members of the Founders’ Council of the “Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg” Foundation:

Role of the Board of Trustees

The role of the Board of Trustees is to support the Executive Board in carrying out the foundation’s tasks, in particular by establishing and maintaining contact with potential additional sponsors. Furthermore, the Founders’ Council is involved in decisions regarding applications for recognition as a foundation with legal capacity and in resolutions to amend the foundation’s purpose. The Founders’ Council meets at least once a year.

Foundation’s Articles of Association (PDF, accessible internally only)