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Professor Jürgen Geist and two members of his team in a boat on a lake.

9/9/2026

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Nature-like fishways

Long-lost fish species rediscovered in another section of the Inn River

The Danube gudgeon had been considered extinct in the Inn River for more than 100 years. Only a few years ago, the highly endangered species was rediscovered there. Now, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have documented the fish in another section of the Inn. The finding emerged from a joint research project with hydropower operator VERBUND examining the effects of nature-like fishways on fish populations and river ecology.

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Research Sustainability

9/8/2026

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Average skills in international comparison

PISA scores at a new low

Young people in Germany are achieving their lowest scores in science, reading and mathematics since the PISA studies started. As a result, Germany now ranks only at the average level of OECD countries. About one-fifth of 15-year-olds lack sufficient basic skills in any of the three areas. The correlation between young people’s science skills and their families’ socioeconomic status is stronger than ever before.

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Research

9/7/2026

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Munich launch vehicle reaches Earth orbit on second flight

Spectacular Success for TUM Spin-off Isar Aerospace

A historic achievement for space startup Isar Aerospace: On just its second launch attempt, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) spin-off successfully placed its Spectrum launch vehicle and payload into Earth orbit. The milestone marks a major step toward establishing independent European access to space for the company based in Ottobrunn near Munich.

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President Entrepreneurship

9/4/2026

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NewIn: Reto Achermann

If computers simply work

Newly appointed computer science professor Reto Achermann studies resilient computing systems that can operate reliably under complex conditions. His work lays the foundation for the digital infrastructures that people depend on every day.

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Community Research Teaching Studies

9/3/2026

EU funding for projects in life sciences, mathematics, medicine, and quantum science

Ten ERC Starting Grants awarded to TUM researchers

How are human well-being and the health of the natural environment connected? Can the progressive physical impairments caused by multiple sclerosis be halted? How can we ensure that encryption remains secure against attacks by quantum computers? These are just three of the questions being explored in research projects at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) that will receive future funding through ERC Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC).

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Research Medicine Sustainability Quantum Technologies

9/2/2026

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New scientific leadership at the research neutron source

Prof. Andreas Meyer to become Scientific Director of FRM II

The Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is welcoming a new Scientific Director. Physicist and TUM alumnus Prof. Andreas Meyer will take over from Prof. Christian Pfleiderer on 1 October 2026. Since 2021, Andreas Meyer has served as the German Associate Director of the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble.

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Research President

9/1/2026

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Life-cycle assessment instead of tailpipe-only CO₂ measurement

TUM study reveals substantial misdirection in EU automotive regulation

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. The findings of the most comprehensive study in this field to date reveal substantial misdirection in the European Union’s CO₂ fleet standards regulation. They were presented today, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at a press briefing at TUM in Munich.

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Research Mobility Sustainability President

A woman is standing in a greenhouse among rows of covered plants, looking at the camera.

8/31/2026

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New mechanism of plant immune responses discovered

Higher yields and greater resilience: TUM investigates mechanisms of disease resistance in plants

Growth or immune response? Higher organisms must constantly balance these two priorities. As in humans, hormones regulate this balance in plants as well. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now discovered a mechanism by which plant steroid hormones can inhibit immune responses and thereby make resources available for growth.

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Research Sustainability

8/26/2026

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Satellite images make tides easier to measure

New technique enhances coastal water level monitoring

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Oxford have developed a new measurement method that captures the variability of tidal levels more accurately than previously used methods. Using this method, they were able to demonstrate tidal differences of up to one meter within a bay 90 kilometers long. The results could improve coastal protection and navigation in areas where measuring stations are lacking.

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Research

An apple branch is visible. In the foreground, you can see a hoverfly perched on an apple.

8/18/2026

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Pollinators are crucial

Why apples react differently to climate change than wheat

Climate change is altering crop yields—but not to the same extent for all plants. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) found that yields are also influenced by the extent to which plants rely on insect pollination. The findings highlight how agriculture must adapt to climate change.

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Research Sustainability

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