“A university does not thrive solely on the achievements of its academics. It also thrives on the people who support it, help it to develop and are committed to its future with conviction. We are extremely grateful to the Board of the Dr Erich Krüger Foundation for its great commitment and valuable support for the TU Bergakademie Freiberg,” affirmed Rector Professor Jutta Emes at the awards ceremony.

Fritz Lütke-Uhlenbrock and Klaus Michael Groll have joined the Board of the Dr Erich Krüger Foundation, Fritz Lütke-Uhlenbrock and Klaus Michael Groll have brought their many years of experience in senior positions in the business world and on supervisory boards to the Foundation, thereby supporting the successful development of its funding activities in the interests of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg. “Even without formal membership of our university, you have become important partners who have provided support that is sustainable for our development and helped shape it.”