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Read the interview with our President Thomas F. Hofmann, in which he talks about the responsibility of #universities to protect democracy and freedom and outlines our university’s role in this important #societaldebate: go.tum.de/248347

#DefenseResearch

📷A. Eckert
TUM President Hofmann advocates defense research at German universities
TUM President Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann advocates for security research at universities: “If you want to secure peace, you must be able to defend it.”
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February 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Learn more about the new elite master’s program “AI in Biomedicine,” launching in winter semester 2026/27. Daniel Rückert discusses its potential at the intersection of #AI and #biomedicine and the future of personalized medicine. Applications are open until May 31: go.tum.de/314834

📷J. Eberle
AI in Biomedicine
Leibniz-Preisträger Daniel Rückert im Interview zum neuen Elite-Masterstudiengang AI in Biomedicine
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February 10, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Our #university and the University of the Bundeswehr Munich launched the TUM Security and Defense Alliance — bringing together industry, start-ups, TUM Venture Labs, and public sector stakeholders to drive #innovation in #security and #defensetechnologies: go.tum.de/459533

📷A. Heddergott
TUM establishes the TUM Security and Defense Alliance together with partners
Die Technische Universität München (TUM) und die Universität der Bundeswehr München (UniBw M) gründen mit Partnern die TUM Security and Defense Alliance.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Join the #TUMSpeakersSeries event on February 13 featuring Vitaliy and Wladimir Klitschko on leadership under pressure, #democraticresilience, and civil society’s role in defending freedom and sovereignty. Register now: t1p.de/TUMSpeakersSeriesEvent

#MSC2026
TUM Speakers Series x MSC with Vitaliy and Wladimir Klitschko
Join our event with Vitaliy Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv, and Wladimir Klitschko, Chairman of the Klitschko Foundation.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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If you took a great campus photo as well, send us your #tumcampuspic to social-media@tum.de 📧
February 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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With this throwback to the #northernlights at our Weihenstephan #campus last month, we want to wish you the best of luck for your exams and a wonderful #semesterbreak! 🍀🤩 Thanks to Julia Keberle for the campus #photoofthemonth for January.
Nighttime photo of a modern building with illuminated windows and bare trees in front. Above the building, green aurora lights stretch across the sky, blending into a purple‑red night sky. Stars are visible as well
February 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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In partnership with #MSC2026, the TUM Speakers Series invites you to an event with Jens Stoltenberg, Former #NATOSecretary, on February 14, for a film screening and a discussion and Q&A afterwards. Register now: t1p.de/TUMSpeakersSeries
TUM Speakers Series x MSC with Jens Stoltenberg
Join Jens Stoltenberg, Norwegian Minister of Finance and Former NATO Secretary General, as he navigates current global crises.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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On March 17, the #WomenofTUM Talk brings together students, alumnae, scientists, and staff as three #alumnae discuss #careerpaths, challenges, and how to shape existing structures. Register now: go.tum.de/804046

#IWD2026

📷TUM Community
Women of TUM - TUM Community
The Women of TUM promote the international exchange and mutual support of women in business and science.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Hussam Amrouch, professor of #AI processor design, developed a 7-nanometer #AIchip. The neuromorphic chip processes data directly on the device, reducing reliance on #CloudComputing and supporting #DataPrivacy: go.tum.de/287585

#semiconductor

📷A. Heddergott
First university-designed 7-nanometer AI chip
The EU's first AI chip with modern 7-nanometre technology has been developed at TUM. Prof. Hussam Amrouch aims to develop three new designs each year.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Scientists identified a bacterial genus that supports root growth and nitrogen uptake in plants. The results indicate potential for #PlantProbiotics to reduce #NitrogenFertilizer use: go.tum.de/290572 🌱

#PlantScience #SustainableAgriculture

📷P. Yu
Adding microorganisms to improve nitrogen uptake of plants
TUM researchers show how soil bacteria boost plant growth. Plant probiotics could reduce nitrogen fertilizer use and make agriculture more sustainable.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Alpine mountain forests are particularly affected by #ClimateChange. Our university launches the Center for #AlpineForest Management to study impacts and long-term options for protective forests: go.tum.de/885204

#ForestManagement #sustainability

📷R. Seidl
TUM launches Center for Alpine Forest Management
The Center for Alpine Forestry at TUM is researching how protective forests will develop under climate change.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Meet Katharina Timper, our newly appointed Professor of Clinical #NutritionalMedicine, in the latest “NewIn” episode. She investigates the #neurobiologicalmechanisms of overweight and #obesity: go.tum.de/187168

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#endocrinology #diabetology

📹&📷ProLehre
"Obesity originates in the brain"
In der neuen Folge von „NewIn“ erklärt Katharina Timper ihre Arbeit als Professorin für Klinische Ernährungsmedizin.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Starting your studies at our #university this #summersemester and coming from abroad? 🌍📚 Our TUM First Steps webinars are happening from February 23-27 and will give you all the essential info to get started. Register now: go.tum.de/193694

#InternationalStudents
TUM First Steps - TUM
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January 29, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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A new survey shows broad support in #Germany for strengthening #SecurityPolicy and closer #EuropeanCooperation. Many respondents favor higher defense spending rather than #socialspending: go.tum.de/429682

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Majority in favor of cutting social spending in favor of defense
Most Germans want to increase defense spending and reduce social spending. This is shown by a survey conducted by TUM and the Leipzig University.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Congrats to Jennifer Altomonte (pictured) and Nicolas Plumeré who receive @erc.europa.eu Proof of Concept Grants!👏The projects focus on virus‑driven #cancertreatments and new ways to supply #electrons for #enzyme‑based technologies, respectively: go.tum.de/219173

#ERCPoC

📷J.Eberle
TUM researchers to receive two ERC Proof of Concept
Two more projects based on ERC-funded research will receive Proof of Concept Grants from the European Research Council.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Our Architekturmuseum explores how #datainfrastructures — from submarine cables to data centers — are reshaping #landscapes, architecture, and #society. “City in the Cloud” opens a conversation on ecological futures. On display until March 8: go.tum.de/660014

@tumed.bsky.social

📷J. Gutjahr
Wide view of a museum exhibition space with metal display tables and wall-mounted panels. The panels show photographs, printed texts, and images, with a painting of a ship at sea visible on the wall in the background.
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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#Startup SYPOX, founded at our university, develops electrically heated reactors to replace #naturalgas in #chemicalprocesses. The approach aims to reduce #CO2emissions without changing core chemistry: go.tum.de/509853

#EnergyTransition #sustainability

📷U.Meyer
Electricity instead of natural gas: Start-up SYPOX aims to make the chemical industry more sustainable
SYPOX, a start-up that emerged from TUM, aims to make the chemical industry more sustainable with electric heat.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Our researchers developed a new #carerobot with a mobile base, arms, #sensors, and a responsive head. It is being tested in Garmisch to explore how robots can assist #nursing tasks and interact with people: go.tum.de/112699

#robotics #healthcare #geriatronics

📷M. Herget
Researchers present new Garmi
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have unveiled the new assistance robot at the Geriatronics Research Centre in Garmisch.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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We have renewed our flagship partnership with Tsinghua University and are expanding our long-standing strategic collaboration on #climatechange, #health and #entrepreneurship: go.tum.de/643871 👏

#partneruniversities

📷A. Heddergott
TUM and Tsinghua University expand flagship partnership
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Tsinghua University in China are expanding their flagship partnership.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Join the IKOM Bau #careerfair on January 26–27 and connect with over 90 companies from civil and #environmentalengineering, #geosciences, and #architecture. Registration for one-on-one meetings is still open today: ikom-tum.de/bau/students

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📷 IKOM
IKOM - Das Karriereforum an der TUM
Die IKOM ist das Karriereforum an der TUM und das größte studentische Karriereforum Deutschlands. Seit 1989 verbinden wir exzellente Studierende mit Top-Unternehmen. Mit jährlich stattfindenden Karrie...
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January 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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The latest Times Higher Education Subject Rankings list us among the world's top 20 universities in #computersciences, #naturalsciences and #engineering: go.tum.de/245145 🎉

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#universityrankings

📷A. Heddergott
THE rankings: TUM in the top 20 in three subject areas
TUM is one of the world's top 20 universities in computer sciences, natural sciences and engineering. This is shown by the THE subject rankings.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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For the third time, researchers from our #university are joining AI House alongside the #WorldEconomicForum in Davos. They will share #AI insights, discuss societal impact, and collaborate with experts from science, business, and politics: go.tum.de/487409

📷TUM
Together Designing the Future of Artificial Intelligence | TUM Campus Heilbronn
The Technical University of Munich is contributing its expertise to AI House Davos 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Thinking about starting a #BachelorsDegree and wondering which field is right for you? Visit our TUM #OpenCampus in March and explore the #university through #campustours, open lectures, and information booths: go.tum.de/383745💡#HigherEducationon
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TUM, info days, TUM Open Campus, Open Campus, degree programs, exchange with students, open day, Technical University of Munich, prospective students
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January 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Today, at the JOIN Stage of the #DLDConference, our #researchers Fabian Theis, Daniel Rückert and Jacqueline Lammert, among others, will be part of the BAIOSPHERE Health Track, starting at 9am. Watch the livestream here: dld-conference.com

#AI #Healthcare
DLD Conference: Digital-Life-Design
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January 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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Researchers, including Melanie Schirmer, found identical #bacterialstrains in the mouth and gut of patients with advanced chronic #liverdisease, linking #oralbacteria to gut and #liverhealth: go.tum.de/871690

#microbiome #GutHealth

📷A. Eckert
Oral bacteria play a role in chronic liver disease
Researchers have discovered that in chronic liver disease, bacteria from the mouth colonize the gut. This can worsen the condition.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM