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CirculaTUM, the interdisciplinary research network of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has been researching the decarbonization of the automotive sector since the beginning of the year. Professor Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner of the Chair of… [read more]

Prof. Andres Lepik, director of the Architekturmuseums der Technischen Universität München (TUM), is one of the curators for the German Pavilion at the 20th International Architecture Biennale in Venice, alongside Olga Cobuscean (Leibniz University… [read more]

Im Projekt „MyMachine“ entwickeln Grundschulkinder eigene Traummaschinen und begleiten deren Umsetzung bis zum Prototyp. Studierende der TUM School of Engineering and Design (ED) übersetzten die Ideen in digitale Modelle und erarbeiteten gemeinsam… [read more]

Forschende der Technischen Universität München (TUM) und der University of Oxford haben eine neue Messmethode entwickelt, die die Variabilität der Gezeitenstände genauer erfasst als bisher gängige Methoden. Innerhalb einer Bucht von 90 Kilometern… [read more]

According to the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities ("Shanghai Ranking"), the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is the top-ranked university in Germany. TUM ranks 45th worldwide in the prestigious university ranking, making it one of… [read more]

Award for a paper at the intersection of design and artificial intelligence: Susanne Dreyer, Chris McTeague, and Katja Thoring received the Reviewers' Favorite Award at the DESIGN Conference 2026 for their study on human-generative AI collaboration… [read more]

How do fascinating images of the sky become valuable scientific data? In the Astrophotography Seminar offered by the Professorship of Satellite Geodesy headed by Prof. Matthias Schartner and the Chair of Astronomical and Physical Geodesy headed by… [read more]

Dr. Katharina Pflüger-Grau explores how biological systems can be harnessed for innovative and resource-efficient production processes. [read more]

Mobility enables participation in society. Yet not everyone can move through cities with the same freedom and ease. Doctoral researcher María José Zúñiga investigates how mobility systems and public spaces can be planned to be fairer, more inclusive,… [read more]

Continuity at the helm of the TUM School of Engineering and Design: Prof. Dr. Christoph Gehlen, Chair of Materials Science and Testing, has been re-elected Dean for a further five-year term. Since the School was founded in 2021, he has led its… [read more]

The fifth episode of the video series “Shaping the Future – Women Engineers Share Their Professional Experiences” features Verena Munz, a planning engineer specializing in hydraulic engineering. [read more]

How can urban neighborhoods be made safer for traffic, greener, and better prepared for the effects of climate change? The MCube mobility cluster, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), is launching the MOSAIQ project to temporarily… [read more]

The City of Munich's Hochschulpreis honores outstanding theses from Munich's universities that offer concrete answers to current societal challenges. This year, Dr.-Ing. Lukas Lauss, a research associate at the Chair of Building Services Engineering… [read more]

From mechanical engineer to technology executive: TUM Alumna Verena Schechner made her way as an engineer into the top management of a technology company and, as a woman in a leadership position, is helping to shape the future of industrial… [read more]

On July 10th 2026, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the TUM School of Engineering and Design celebrated its bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates. Researchers received awards for their outstanding theses, donated by… [read more]

A crime scene is often accessible only for a short period of time. During that time, all relevant evidence must be documented quickly, and even small details can prove crucial. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Bavarian… [read more]

With the presentation of the 2026 doctoral and student awards, the TUM School of Engineering and Design recognizes exceptional achievements in research and academic study in the field of mechanical engineering. The award-winning works exemplify the… [read more]

The TUM School of Engineering and Design celebrated the graduation of its Bachelor's and Master's students in the Aerospace and Geodesy degree programs at the Ottobrunn-Taufkirchen campus. [read more]

The final reviews of this summer semester are starting this week in the Department of Architecture at the TUM School of Engineering and Design (ED). Over the coming weeks, the students will present the results of their design studios, research… [read more]

How do people experience heat in urban spaces – and how can buildings, streets and public spaces be designed to remain liveable in a changing climate? In his doctoral research, Ben Gottkehaskamp connects architecture, climate simulation, human… [read more]

The new “Kinderoase” at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) was officially opened with a key handover ceremony today. The daycare center will provide space for up to 60 children and expand the childcare options available on the downtown campus. [read more]

Sustainable transportation planning requires more than just theoretical models. In this interview, we take a look at an innovative teaching concept that bridges the gap between academic theory and urban reality. [read more]

What drives our energy pioneers: interview with Prof. Jan Torgersen [read more]

Prof. Dr. Jan Torgersen´s research findings receive a Proof of Concept grant from the European Research Council (ERC). [read more]

The start-up OroraTech has been honored with the TUM Presidential Entrepreneurship Award for developing a satellite system capable of detecting wildfires. The other finalists for this year’s award were DeepDrive, with a highly efficient electric… [read more]

The TUM Diversity Research Prize honors outstanding theses that engage with gender and diversity topics or approach them from new perspectives. This year's awardees include a bachelor's student from the School of Engineering and Design. [read more]

Best Paper Award for TUM Researcher at International Surveying Conference FIG in South Africa [read more]

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) ranks 25th in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings. This once again places it at the top in the European Union. [read more]

In the "Looking Behind the Doctorate" interview series by the TUM Graduate School, doctoral candidates share insights into their personal experiences, decisions, and plans for the future – this time, Hà Mai Lê Ngọc talks about her research on… [read more]

Get exciting insights into studying at the Technical University of Munich with our video series “5 Questions @TUMED”, in which students from the TUM School of Engineering and Design tell us about their experiences during their studies. [read more]