The BHT – Freiberg University Forum offers a platform for professional dialogue between science, business and society. In several specialist colloquia, participants discuss current issues relating to resource extraction, processing and other topics that characterise the university’s profile. Insights into the latest research findings from all faculties are also provided.
The origins of the conference lie in the ‘Berg- und Hüttenmännischer Tag’ (BHT), which was founded in 1947 by students, including W. Arnold and O. Wagenbreth, were the organisers. The aim was to invite representatives from industry to give them the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the results of scientific theses, make contacts and gain insights into professional practice. This initiative gained international recognition and developed into the university’s main scientific event. In its current form, the BHT has been organised annually since 1949.
Building on this tradition, the BHT today serves as a forum for communication and co-operation between science, industry and society. With its numerous colloquia, it covers the university’s various specialisations and promotes interdisciplinary exchange.
