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The climate killer - How CO2 can be avoided

On October 23, 2023, the Straubing Sustainability Talks will be held for the first time at the TUM Campus Straubing (TUMCS) - a new joint format of the Hochschulstadt Straubing e.V. and the TUM Campus. The central topic is dealing with CO2 and what mankind can do to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Stufenhörsaal U7 of the TUM Campus Straubing at Uferstraße 53. More info: Straubing Sustainability Talks

For (prospective) student parents

Networking and information events in winter semester 2023/24. Family Cafe, Exchange meeting for students parents or pregnant students, October 24, 2023, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, in Kita Herzerl in Munich. Family Cafe on November 6, 2023, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, in Kindervilla in Freising. Advisory Meeting „Studying with a child“ on November 16, 2023, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, in the University Community Freising. How do I finance my studies with a child on November 23, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, online. More info about the events and more on the topic of "Studying at TUM with a family": TUM Family Service

TUM Advent Matinee: Free tickets for students

Get free tickets now for TUM's big annual concert at the Isarphilharmonie on December 3, 2023 at 11:00 am. Music by George Gershwin and Florence Price, among others, will be performed by the TUMChoir and the Symphonic Ensemble Munich. Tickets will be raffled among all registrations. Registration for the raffle is open until October 25, 2023 at Matinee and Vivat TUM.

TUM Student Club Fair 2023

Under the motto "Get inspired - get involved", around 100 student clubs and TUM partners will be presenting themselves on October 25, 2023 in the Magistrale of the Mechanical Engineering Building on the Garching Campus. Interested students and employees can get information about the activities and projects of the groups while enjoying snacks and drinks, and get to know the teams behind them - and maybe even get involved themselves. More info: TUM Student Clubs

Enigame, the TUM puzzle hunt

For all those who love puzzles and like to think logically and out-of-the-box: TUM's online scavenger hunt enigame will take place from October 27 to 30, 2023. Test your wits and solve the mysteries surrounding Eni's dance. Teams of up to ten people can take part. More info: Enigame 2023

iTEAMS program: Exploring commercial potential

New program offers students and scientists the opportunity to explore and analyze the commercial potential of novel technologies developed at TUM. Interdisciplinary teams investigate the necessary steps to market maturity. Weekly lectures and workshops provide background knowledge, e.g. on communication and interviewing. Registration is still open until October 29, 2023. More info: iTEAMS program

Learning languages in tandem

Learning in tandem is a method that allows two people to learn each other's language in an autonomous and flexible way. Registration for the "TUMtandem" program, which matches language tandem partners within TUM, is open until October 31, 2023. More info: TUMtandem

EuroTeQ Collider: „Enhance connections”

Share your ideas and initiate the next EuroTeQ Collider, a challenging learning format from EuroTeQ Engineering University. This time the focus is on "Enhance connections". What do connections mean to people, how can they be improved for a sustainable future? With your ideas you will help to design real challenges that learners can work on in an international and diverse team. Ideas can be submitted until October 31, 2023: EuroTeQ Collider Enhance connections

Study abroad with TUMexchange

With TUMexchange, Bachelor's and Master's students from all disciplines can go abroad for one or two semesters to study at selected partner universities outside Europe. From October 17 to 31, 2023, applications are open for study abroad programs in the winter semester 2024/25 and summer semester 2025. More info: TUMexchange

Study (online) at European partner universities

The new EuroTeQ course catalog 2024 is available. The online courses of the partner universities DTU, TU/e, L'X, Technion, TalTech and CTU take place from January to August 2024. You can choose from current topics in engineering and business as well as language courses such as Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, Agile Bootcamp, Project Management or French. New courses include Scientific Computing for Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Computational Fluid and Plasma Dynamics. Apply from October 20 to Nov. 24, 2023. More info: EuroTeQ Course Catalogue

Pass on your enthusiasm for computer science

she.codes is a team of female students and young professionals who together want to inspire girls between the ages of 11 and 14 for computer science. She.codes offers free (virtual) programming workshops and represents approachable female role models. If you feel like sharing your enthusiasm for programming, feel free to come to the she.codes info evening on November 2, 2023 at StudiTUM at Stammgelände, Gabelsbergerstr. 43 or join us on Zoom. More info: she.codes Munich

Mental Health: TUM4Mind Action Weeks

How can mental health influence your success and satisfaction in your studies? Take advantage of the diverse range of offerings free of charge for TUM students, from relaxation and mindfulness workshops to interactive lectures on topics such as time and self-management, healthy media use, or dealing with exam nerves or depression. TUM4Mind will offer various online workshops in German and English from November 6 to 17, 2023, each morning and evening. Questions are welcome, anonymous participation is possible. More info and registration: TUM4Mind

Global Minds South Africa

How does the application process work at a foreign university or in a foreign company and what experiences can be made on site? The "Global Minds" seminars offer insight into life and work in cultures that you think you know from afar, but certainly hold surprises on the ground. For example, on November 13, 2023, 12:45-14:15 (online, in English), learn more about the specific requirements and application processes for jobs in South Africa. More info: TUM Globals Minds

Go abroad with Erasmus+

From December 1, 2023 to January 15, 2024 you can apply for an Erasmus+ exchange place in the academic year 2024/25. You will receive financial support for your stay abroad and pay no tuition fees at the partner university. Academic achievements made abroad can be recognized in consultation with your Faculty or School. On November 13 and 16, 2023, there will be information events on the procedure and application process, in German and English. More information: TUM Erasmus+

Semester Program International Campus Life

A highlight of International Campus Life in the winter semester 2023/24 will be the EU simulation "Zero Waste" on November 18, 2023. Here, EU decision-making processes can be experienced first-hand, negotiating leeway can be explored, and structures at the European level can be understood. As of now, the weekly language café is also back at all three major TUM locations, and ESN TUMi invites you to the bi-weekly country evening. Each evening is hosted by a different country with its cuisine and culture. More info in the TUMi App.

Film series DIVERSITY in the winter semester 2023/24

Together with the HFF, the TUM Language Center shows international films with German or English subtitles. Afterwards, there will be the opportunity for discussion. Admission is free. Portuguese: Que horas ela volta? (The Summer with Mamã) on November 23, 2023, 19:00; Korean: Broker - Family Wanted on December 14, 2023, 18:00; Spanish: This Beautiful Fucking Life on January 11, 2024, 19:00; English: Triangle of Sadness February 1, 2024, 18:00. Location: HFF, Bernd-Eichinger-Platz 1, 80333 Munich. More info: TUM Language Center Events

Library Tours: Insights to kick-off the semester

Join us for a semester-start tour of the University Library! For everyone, whether you are a first-year student or approaching your final thesis: In just 30 minutes, we will show and explain our services, study spaces, and facilities to support your academic journey in the best possible way. Dates and registration links for the Library Tours: TUM Library Tours

Library Courses: Get your studies started

How do I find scholarly literature? What should I consider when citing sources? Our experts  will address these and other questions in our hands-on course program. To get started, we recommend the following courses: “Literature Research 1 – Tools for Studying”, “Cite it right”, and the introductory courses on Citavi and EndNote. Dates and registration links for these and other courses:  TUM University Library Courses

Intercultural Communication in the Winter Semester

In addition to many language courses, the TUM Language Center offers a series of workshops and seminars on Intercultural Communication. In interactive workshops you will strengthen your intercultural competence and expand your communicative scope of action. More info: Intercultural Communication

German and English Writing Consultation

Would you like advice on a writing project? The TUM Language Center offers programs to all TUM members to improve their writing skills in English and German. More info: German Writing Assistance and English Writing Center

Newsletter: Never miss a global opportunity again

International exchange, funding programs, cooperations - do you know how many global opportunities TUM offers you? With the TUM Global Opportunities newsletter you can now get a lot of new insights behind the scenes of TUM's international engagement. For the time being, TUM Global Opportunities will be sent out in approximately six- to eight-week intervals. Subscribe TUM Global Opportunities Newsletter

Successfully navigate your studies with learning workshops

In order to cope well with everyday study life, you need various skills and abilities in areas such as time and self-management, learning techniques, strategies for exam preparation, stress management and motivation. Learning workshops will help you strengthen these self-skills. Registration is now open. More info: TUM Lernarning Workshops

Where to relax during the university day?

Where can I find a suitable place on campus for a short break? The results of the survey on the topic of "relaxing during the university day" can be found on the website of the student health management. From there, you can also access the interactive maps with overviews of TUM students' favorite places to relax. More info: TUM4health Recreational Sites

Programme of events of the Studierendenwerk

The programme of events of the Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern for the winter semester 2023/2024 is now online. The colourful cultural and leisure programme with many free and low-cost offers covers the areas of Living Diversity, Sustainable Living, Art & Leisure, Diverse Munich, Get Out of the City, Health & Coaching and Finances & Studying. More info: Semester programme Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern

TUMshop finally back

After a change of operator, the TUMshop (www.shop.tum.de) shines in a new design. The presence shops on the Main Campus Munich (Arcisstr.21) and Freising (Vöttinger Str. 40) are open from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info: TUMshop

Babysitters and tutors wanted

This semester, TUM Family Service is again looking for interested students who would like to participate as babysitters and tutors on the internal online platform TUM4Kids. All information about the project and the new training dates: TUM4kids