At the TUM School of Engineering and Design, we are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and a university culture that is sensitive to discrimination. Promoting diversity is inseparably linked to our scientific and democratic values. We aim to create an environment that recognizes individual differences, provides space for personal and professional growth, and enables people to help shape the future.
We acknowledge that equality is not yet a reality for everyone. Structural disadvantages and experiences of discrimination also exist within our institution. We take these issues seriously and are commited to advancing/driving forward meaningful processes of change.
Our goal is to remove barriers, build inclusive structures, and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included—regardless of gender, origin, social or family background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.
A diversity of perspectives strengthens scientific work, innovative teaching, and collaborative learning. Diversity must therefore be a cross-cutting responsibility across all areas of our school —studies, research, campus life, and human resources development. Advancing equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion requires continuous, shared commitment.
The Diversity Board of the TUM School of Engineering and Design consists of the Vice Dean of Diversity and Talent Management, the Diversity Office, the Gender Equality Officers, as well as dedicated students and staff from different departments and status groups.
The board aims to identify areas in need of improvement and initiate processes to address them.
We meet regularly to exchange ideas and work collaboratively on project-based initiatives, activities, events, and programs focused on equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion.
We see ourselves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation and support the continued development of a respectful and diverse university culture.
Want to get involved?
The Diversity Board is open to anyone who wants to actively shape equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion at the TUM School of Engineering and Design. We welcome new perspectives and dedicated engagement.
Contact: diversity(at)ed.tum.de
The primary role of the Gender Equality Officers is to support appointment procedures, ensuring/in order to strengthen equal opportunities and promoting gender parity.
Female professors remain underrepresented at TUM – including the TUM School of Engineering and Design. For this reason, the Gender Equality Officers are committed to empowering women within the university and to advancing a gender- and diversity-sensitive academic culture.
Many Gender Equality Officers are also involved in the Diversity Board, contributing to the promotion of equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion across research, teaching, and governance bodies.
Gender Equality Officer of the TUM School of Engineering and Design (ED)
Dr.- Ing. Ann-Kathrin Goldbach
Deputy Gender Equality Officers of the TUM School of Engineering and Design (ED)
Aerospace & Geodesy | Architecture | Civil & Environmental Engineering | Energy & Process Engineering |
Engineering Physics & | Materials Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Mobility Systems Engineering |