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TUM and UCSF Collaborate on Engineered Immune Cells to Target Inflammatory Disorders

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from UCSF and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed engineered regulatory immune cells to precisely modulate the immune system, addressing conditions like type 1 diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and organ transplant rejection. Unlike traditional immunosuppressants, this … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Unveil Breakthrough Filter Technology to Combat PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a groundbreaking filtration method to remove harmful PFAS (“forever chemicals”) from drinking water. Using advanced metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds made of zirconium carboxylate, the filters are more effective … Read the full press release

TUM Partner School Realschule Trostberg Honored with MINT21 Digital Award for Advancing Girls in STEM

(IN BRIEF) TUM’s partner school, Realschule Trostberg, has received the MINT21 Digital Award for its innovative integration of STEM education and digital learning. Through TUM’s “TUM Entdeckerinnen” program, the school engaged 60 girls in hands-on STEM projects like programming apps … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Harness Nature’s Rhythms to Revolutionize Robotic Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a tool that enables robots to replicate the energy-efficient movement patterns of humans and animals. By leveraging “intrinsic dynamics,” the natural oscillations that make human and animal motion … Read the full press release

TUM Ranked Among World’s Top Universities for Graduate Employability and Digital Expertise

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is highly regarded by global employers, ranking 13th in the latest Global University Employability Ranking and 4th in Europe. This distinction highlights TUM graduates’ qualifications and the university’s focus on interdisciplinary and … Read the full press release

TUM Appoints Prof. Winfried Nerdinger as Anti-Semitism Commissioner to Lead Efforts Against Discrimination

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has appointed Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, an expert in Nazi history and founding director of the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism, as its Anti-Semitism commissioner. In this role, he … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop New Method to Boost Zinc Battery Lifespan, Advancing Large-Scale Energy Storage

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a new chemical method that dramatically extends the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of charge cycles. This innovation uses a special protective layer on … Read the full press release

TUM and Pfennigparade Join Forces to Develop AI-Driven Assistive Technologies for Disabled Individuals

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has partnered with the Pfennigparade Foundation to develop robotics and AI technologies that will improve the daily lives of people with physical impairments. Over the next three years, TUM researchers will collaborate … Read the full press release

TUM Expands Opportunities for Vocational Training, Supporting Cutting-Edge Research

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers a variety of vocational training programs, allowing individuals to pursue impactful careers in science and technology without a traditional university degree. This year, 30 new apprentices are joining TUM, where they … Read the full press release

TUM’s Innovative Software Boosts German Beach Volleyball Team to Olympic Silver

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) played a key role in helping the German beach volleyball team of Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler secure a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. The team’s success was supported by innovative … Read the full press release

TUM-Led Study Reveals Impact of Infant Formula Composition on Gut Microbiota Development

(IN BRIEF) A study led by Prof. Dirk Haller from TUM involving 210 infants found that the composition of infant formula significantly influences the development of intestinal flora. While breast milk remains the gold standard, formula enriched with galacto-oligosaccharides led … Read the full press release

TUM Takes Historic Step: Removing Nazi-Era Names and Honors

(IN BRIEF) In a profound move towards historical accountability, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) announces the removal of names associated with Nazi history from its buildings and rooms, alongside distancing itself from honorary titles awarded during the Nazi era. … Read the full press release

TUM’s Vital Role in Quantum Satellite Initiative: A Secure Frontier Unveiled

(IN BRIEF) As the threat of quantum computers grows, rendering traditional encryption methods obsolete, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are pioneering a new approach. Led by Professor Tobias Vogl, they’re developing quantum encryption based on the immutable … Read the full press release

European Space Pioneer Chiara Manfletti Leads Research for Sustainable Space Travel at TUM

(IN BRIEF) Chiara Manfletti, a prominent figure in European space exploration, has joined the Technical University of Munich (TUM) as a leading expert in aerospace engineering. Her diverse career includes key roles at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the European … Read the full press release

Late-Stage Parkinson’s Patients Find New Hope in Treatment Changes, TUM Study Shows

(IN BRIEF) A recent study led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) reveals that late-stage Parkinson’s disease patients may benefit from changes in treatment, even after invasive therapies have been attempted. The study analyzed data from 22 German Parkinson’s … Read the full press release

Nobel Sustainability Trust and TUM Launch Prestigious ‘Sustainability Award’ Honoring Climate Champions

(IN BRIEF) The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are introducing the “Sustainability Award supported by NST” for exceptional research and development efforts in sustainable energy and climate change economics. The inaugural recipients are Prof. … Read the full press release

German DAX CEOs Experience 8% Decrease in Compensation Amidst ESG Focus and Economic Challenges, TUM and DSW Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) According to a study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the advocacy group DSW, the earnings of top executives in German DAX-listed companies were approximately 8% lower in 2022 compared to the previous year. This decrease … Read the full press release

TUM Professors Alena Buyx and Heribert Schunkert Receive Bavarian Order of Merit

(IN BRIEF) Professor Alena Buyx and Professor Heribert Schunkert from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have been honored with the Bavarian Order of Merit. Presented by Minister President Dr. Markus Söder, the Order recognizes their outstanding contributions to the … Read the full press release

TUM Science and Study Center Raitenhaslach Thrives with New Director and Record Year

(IN BRIEF) Elina Weinmann has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the TUM Science and Study Center Raitenhaslach, part of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany. Weinmann aims to expand the center’s role as a conference … Read the full press release

TUM professors awarded for outstanding teaching performance by Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts

(IN BRIEF) The Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts has awarded the Prize for Excellence in Teaching to outstanding teachers at universities in the state, which includes TUM’s Prof. Dr. Claudia Eckert and PD Dr. Friederike Schmidt-Graf. Claudia … Read the full press release