InfoForum Study and Teaching
The TUM Center for Study and Teaching’s internal info event is particularly aimed at colleagues working in degree program and student management as well as in exam administration at TUM’s central service units and Schools. As part of the InfoForum, not only do the various units of the TUM CST provide insights into their work, but other TUM institutions also present their topics and services related to study and teaching. The event offers both new and experienced staff the opportunity to learn about current developments, gain insights into other areas, and engage in exchange with colleagues.
The next TUM CST InfoForum Study and Teaching will take place on 20 November 2025 at the Munich campus.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Updates from TUM Center for Study and Teaching | Awarding of the Winners of the TUM Future Learning Initiative 2025
Dr. Kathrin Dressel & Gabriele Kunnes, TUM CST – Heads
Slot 1: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session 1: Impulse. Change. Impact. A Spotlight on the TUM: Junge Akademie
Constanze Kukula, TUM Junge Akademie
Founded in 2010, the Junge Akademie prepares TUM’s talents early on for successful careers in academia, under the guidance of the respective Executive Vice Presidents Academic and Student Affairs. Beyond that, the program serves as a laboratory for innovative formats that are tested both within the university and across society – and integrated into existing structures when they demonstrate positive impact.
Session 2: Workshop: Studying with Disabilities for Newbies: What Does It Mean and What Support Structures are Available at TUM?
Andrea Kick & Verena Weltz-Huber, TUM CST – Student Advising and Information Services
Around 16 percent of students in Germany live with a condition that affects their studies. The likelihood of encountering this topic in student interactions is therefore quite high.
This session offers an introduction to legal frameworks, common conditions, and current statistics on the study situation. It also presents TUM’s advisory services and options for compensation for disadvantages. The workshop is especially aimed at staff members who have not yet dealt extensively with the topic but would like to learn more. Colleagues with experience in supporting students with disabilities are warmly invited to contribute their knowledge and join the discussion.
Lunch break: 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Slot 2: 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Session 1: Annual Reports from the QM’s Perspective – Why and How They Work
Dr. André Utrap, TUM CST – Quality Management
As a central monitoring tool in TUM’s quality management system, the annual reports of degree programs have undergone several iterations in terms of form and function. With each change in legal and political requirements, their value and versatility for quality assurance have become increasingly evident.
In this session, we will explore the current format of the reports and their role within the QM circles as the central coordination point of a degree program. The reports illustrate how the individual components of TUM’s QM system interlock and meet the demands of higher education quality assurance. The discussion segment will provide space to address current challenges, share tips, and exchange ideas.
Session 2: People Development at IL3: Continuing Education and Exchange Formats at TUM
PD Dr. Kristin Knipfer, TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
The TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning offers a wide range of continuing education and exchange formats for TUM staff – from career planning and targeted development of professional and personal skills to structured qualification programs. This session will present selected offerings, outline their structure, and explain how to participate.
Slot 3: 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Session 1: uni-assist e.V. as a Partner of TUM
Christina Siewert, TUM CST – Admissions and Enrollment
In processing applications from international prospective students, TUM collaborates with uni-assist e.V., a service center for international university applications. This session will explain who is behind the organization, what services it provides for TUM, and how the collaboration currently works – and may evolve in the future.
Session 2: Present and Future of TUM Student Clubs
Anne Hüttenrauch & Amanda González Gil, TUM CST – Communications
In this session, we’ll explore the vibrant world of TUM Student Clubs – student initiatives that build rockets, advocate for educational equity, stage theater productions, and much more.
We’ll highlight the immense potential of these initiatives: for academic success and personal development, for career paths and networking, for a lively campus culture, and for transferring research into society. You’ll learn how TUM actively supports this engagement and how central units and Schools can contribute to its further development.
We’ll also introduce two visionary infrastructure projects: the Convergence Cetner at Munich Airport and the TUMorrow Factory at Campus Garching. These spaces open up new possibilities not only for Student Clubs but also for university units – as places of exchange, collaboration, and co-creation.
To conclude the session, we invite you to share your experiences, questions, and ideas around student engagement at TUM.
TUM Center for Study and Teaching – Communications
Dr. Konstantin Götschel
+49 89 289 28029
konstantin.goetschel@tum.de
+49 89 289 28029