Open House Campus Garching October 3
Discover and try things out: We have invited you to experience research up close for a whole day.
At the Garching research campus, visitors were invited to experience science in lectures, hands-on activities, guided tours and much more. Whether young or old, there were numerous activities for every one on this day: students, staff and external guests. In addition to TUM, many other research institutions such as the Max Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes took part in the day of action.
At a glance
- Date: 10/3/2024
- Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: Garching Research Campus
- Interactive map and room finder: NavigaTUM
Address and directions
- Underground: Garching-Forschungszentrum
- Bus: Ludwig-Prandtl-Str.; Boltzmannstr.; Garching-Forschungszentrum; Technische Universität; MVV timetable information
- Car: A9, exit Garching-Nord
Program highlights
- Extensive lecture program from various institutions, including the TUM School of Natural Sciences and the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology.
- Science Slam: Discover. Verify. Slam.
- Music program: including the TUM Dixieland Combo (Mechanical Engineering corridor), Campus Choir Garching (Mathematics and Computer Science corridor and Mechanical Engineering corridor)
- Visitors were invited to discover numerous facilities on a guided tour, including the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II) and the ZEITlab.
Participating institutes
Around 25 research institutions took part in the open house. Here you can see a selection of our university’s participating institutes.
- School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT): The CIT combines expertise in mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering and information technology to shape the digital transformation.
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School of Engineering and Design (ED): The ED unites technical-functional and design expertise in the engineering sciences in order to develop creative solutions for a future worth living.
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TUM School of Natural Sciences (NAT): The NAT conducts scientific research in physics, chemistry and biosciences in order to understand the foundations of our existence and to shape the world.
- Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE): At MIBE, researchers specializing in medicine, the natural sciences, and engineering join forces to develop new methods for preventing, diagnosing or treating diseases.
Program of the MIBE (in German)
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Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI): The MDSI conducts research on mathematical and computer science questions of data analysis and develops new theories and methods of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
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Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II): The FRM II is one of the most powerful and modern neutron sources in the world. The neutrons generated here are used in research, medicine and industry.
- e-conversion: Fundamentals of energy conversion processes: The cluster „e-conversion“ is exploring the underlying processes in the conversion of renewable energies, e.g. in photovoltaics, photocatalysis and batteries.
- MCQST - Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology: The MCQST is examining the scientific basis for complex quantum systems and establishing the technological foundation of quantum technology.
- ORIGINS: From the origin of the universe to the first building blocks of life: The cluster „ORIGINS“ is conducting research into the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to the origin of life.
- SyNergy - Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology: The cluster „SyNergy“ is studying how complex neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Alzheimer’s originate.
Contact
Do you have questions? Contact our organisation team:
tag-der-offenen-tuer@tum.de
Further information
You can get an overview of the campus and the action day program on the Garching research campus website (in Geman).
Germany-wide action day on October 3
Open House with the Mouse 2024
We also took part in the nationwide "Doors open with the Mouse" campaign day: some of our open house programs took place as part of the Mouse Door Opener Day.
Further events on the topic of research
Lectures, campus walks, workshops
Action week for International Women's Day
Event location
Munich main campus, Garching campus
Target audience
students,
employees,
publically,
alumni
The motto of International Women's Day 2025 on March 8 is: For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. We invite all TUM members to our week of action. You can expect various program items (in German and English): Campus Walks in Garching and at the main campus as well as lectures and workshops.
Complete program