Tag Archives: TUM

gAIn Initiative Paves the Way for Europe’s Next-Gen, Energy-Smart AI Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The gAIn project unites researchers from LMU Munich, TUM, and TUD Dresden University of Technology to confront the current challenges in artificial intelligence, particularly its high energy consumption, susceptibility to errors, and compliance issues with regulatory frameworks. With … Read the full press release

TUM Unveils Hands-On Energy Lab to Ignite Youth Interest in Renewable Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has launched an innovative laboratory designed to make renewable energy systems and energy consumption tangible for schoolchildren. In a simulated household setting complete with common appliances such as lamps and washing machines, … Read the full press release

Revolutionary Sensor Technology Achieves Sub-Micron Precision in Antimatter Detection

(IN BRIEF) A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), working with CERN’s AEgIS collaboration, has developed an innovative detector using repurposed smartphone camera sensors to track antiproton annihilations in real time with a resolution of about 0.6 micrometres—a … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop 100x Faster Method to Cut Energy Consumption in AI Neural Network Training

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method for training neural networks that is 100 times faster and more energy-efficient than traditional iterative approaches. By using probabilities instead of iterative adjustments, the method reduces … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Risks of Intermittent Fasting for Teenagers, Impairing Insulin-Producing Cells

(IN BRIEF) A study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), LMU Hospital Munich, and Helmholtz Munich found that while intermittent fasting benefits adult mice by improving insulin sensitivity, it harms beta cell development in adolescent mice, which could have … Read the full press release

Global Survey Reveals Majority Support for Social Media Moderation to Combat Harmful Content

(IN BRIEF) A global survey conducted by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Oxford revealed that the majority of social media users want content moderation to prevent harmful material, including violence and defamation. Most respondents favored … Read the full press release

TUM Launches Cybersecurity Program with Google.org Support to Train the Next Generation of Digital Defenders

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has launched a new Cybersecurity Program to train over 200 students in the essential field of cybersecurity. Supported by up to 1 million USD from Google.org, the program aims to help students … Read the full press release

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