Faculty@TUM

Content

Understanding your rights and duties as a professor is crucial to navigating your academic career effectively. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the legal status and the rights and duties of professors within their academic institution. Their unique dual role, as civil servants for life and as bearers of academic freedom, grants them a distinctive set of responsibilities and protections under university law. This workshop is crucial for newly appointed professors and those already in office, offering deep insights into their rights, duties, and the operational tasks in research and teaching.

Goals

• You will gain a thorough understanding of the specific rights and duties in the roles of teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities.

Methods

Expert input on the basics of civil servants law and university law for university professors, enough time for your questions

When & where

22.10.2026 
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Online

The instructors

RA (Syn.) Katharina Helmig, Inhouse Lawyer and Legal Counsel for Higher Education Law and Civil Servants Law at Deutscher Hochschulverband (DHV)

RA (Syn.) Katharina Lemke, Inhouse Lawyer and Legal Counsel for Higher Education Law, Employment Law and Civil Servants Law at Deutscher Hochschulverband (DHV)

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This workshop is designed for professors of all levels of experience. You can register via our online registration form.

“The only source of knowledge is experience.” Albert Einstein

Content

As a recently appointed professor at TUM, you will face various challenges, such as developing your network at TUM and beyond, hiring the best talents for your research group, and leading your team effectively. Our introductory series for newly appointed professors is designed to support you with evidence-based tools for strategy implementation, personnel selection, and academic leadership. You will have the chance to learn from Senior Vice President Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus and other professors’ experiences and discover the most relevant lessons they have learned.

Please note: You have to enroll for each session separately. However, the series is designed to support your onboarding in a systematic way; this is why we encourage you to join all four sessions.

Goals

• In session 1, you will reflect on your different roles as a leader in academia and the expectations associated with them.
• In session 2, you will get an overview of the typical steps in the process of employee selection.
• In session 3, you will learn about concrete tools and techniques to become more effective as an academic leader.
• In session 4, you will explore techniques and strategies to enhance your self-leadership skills.

Methods

Short input on theories and tools, group discussions, exchange of experiences

When & where

29.10.2026 
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Online 

The instructor

Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus, Senior Vice President Talent Management & Diversity, Chair of Research and Science Management

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This workshop series is designed for newly appointed professors. You can register via our online registration form.

Content

Science hostility and hate speech against researchers, science communicators, and research institutions have increased noticeably, not least due to the coronavirus pandemic. But how can researchers and science communication respond to such attacks, prepare for them, and find support? This short impulse offers insights into the topic, presents advice and support services offered by the national contact point Scicomm-Support, and provides first practical tools. More information about the Scicomm-Support can be found online: www.scicomm-support.de.

Goals

You will learn

• how hostility towards science manifests itself,
• what practical steps to take when facing harassment online and in science communication contexts, and
• what you, as a leader, can do to protect your team.

Methods

Expert input, practical tools, group discussion, enough time for your questions

When & where

13.11.2026 
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Online

The instructor

Kristin Küter, Managing Director & Co-founder of Scicomm-Support

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This talk is designed for professors of all levels of experience. You can register via our online registration form.  

Content

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of scientific communication, including on social media platforms such as LinkedIn. This Lunch Talk offers a practical introduction to AI, demonstrating how it can support processes such as idea generation, text development, visualisation, content analysis, and optimisation — all without compromising scientific quality or authenticity.

As well as providing practical insights into AI tools, the talk will address the limitations, risks, and ethical issues associated with AI, with the aim of promoting its confident and responsible use in science communication.

Goals

You will gain an understanding of:

• the role that AI currently plays in science communication,
• the areas in which AI can provide concrete support,
• which tools can be used effectively, and
• where the limitations, risks, and ethical pitfalls lie.

Methods

Clearly structured input, concrete practical examples, joint reflection, space for questions and classification

When & where

20.11.2026 
12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Online

The instructor

Dr. Julius Wesche, founder of „Science Communication Accelerator“ and researcher in Technological Innovation Systems and Sustainability Transitions at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This talk is designed for professors of all levels of experience. You can register via our online registration form.

Inhalte

Zur so genannten „Dienstaufgabe“ von Professorinnen und Professoren zählt unter anderem, für „die Umsetzung des Arbeitsschutzgesetzes […] zu sorgen.“ So wird es im Rahmen des „subsidiären Verantwortungsmodells“ der TUM auch im Berufungsschreiben formuliert. Welche Pflichten damit konkret einhergehen (Stichworte „Beurteilung der Arbeitsbedingungen“, „Unterweisung“ etc.), wie Sie diese zusammen mit Ihrem Team erfüllen können und wie die TUM Sie dabei unterstützt, erfahren Sie in diesem Vortrag. Sie werden in die Lage versetzt, die für Sie relevanten Anforderungen und Unterstützungspotenziale zu identifizieren. An ausgewählten Beispielen – sehr gerne auch aus Ihrem konkreten Arbeitsalltag – wird das Vorgehen mithilfe des AGUM-Informationssystems vorgestellt.

Lernziele

• Sie lernen die Anforderungen kennen, die der Bereich Arbeitsschutz als Dienstaufgabe mit sich bringt.
• Sie erhalten Impulse für die Umsetzung dieser Anforderungen im eigenen Verantwortungsbereich.
• Sie können einschätzen, inwiefern Ihre Teammitglieder oder externe Expertinnen und Experten Sie bei der Erfüllung dieser Aufgabe unterstützen können.

Methoden

Vortrag, genügend Zeit für Ihre Fragen

Wann & wo

24.11.2026 
12:00 Uhr – 13:00 Uhr
Online

Der Referent

Dr. Andreas Bauer, Stellv. Leiter Hochschulreferat 6 – Gesundheit, Sicherheit, Strahlenschutz (TUM)

Ihr Kontakt

Faculty@TUM

Anmeldung

Diese Veranstaltung richtet sich an sämtliche Professorinnen und Professoren der TUM. Bitte melden Sie sich mit unserem Anmeldeformular an!

“The only source of knowledge is experience.” Albert Einstein

Content

As a recently appointed professor at TUM, you will face various challenges, such as developing your network at TUM and beyond, hiring the best talents for your research group, and leading your team effectively. Our introductory series for newly appointed professors is designed to support you with evidence-based tools for strategy implementation, personnel selection, and academic leadership. You will have the chance to learn from Senior Vice President Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus and other professors’ experiences and discover the most relevant lessons they have learned.

Please note: You have to enroll for each session separately. However, the series is designed to support your onboarding in a systematic way; this is why we encourage you to join all four sessions.

Goals

• In session 1, you will reflect on your different roles as a leader in academia and the expectations associated with them.
• In session 2, you will get an overview of the typical steps in the process of employee selection.
• In session 3, you will learn about concrete tools and techniques to become more effective as an academic leader.
• In session 4, you will explore techniques and strategies to enhance your self-leadership skills.

Methods

Short input on theories and tools, group discussions, exchange of experiences

When & where

03.12.2026 
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Online

The instructor

Prof. Dr. Tanja Hentschel, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This workshop series is designed for newly appointed professors. You can register via our online registration form.

“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” Harvey Firestone

Content

As a professor, you take on various roles and tasks – supervising doctoral students is a central one. In this workshop, we focus on concrete challenges of the supervision process. You will learn about strategies and tools to help you build successful working relationships with doctoral students. There will also be opportunities for discussion and sharing so that you can benefit directly from the experiences and approaches of your colleagues. The aim is to facilitate the development and growth of your doctoral candidates as well as yourself as an academic leader.

Goals

• You will be able to provide structure and clarity to guide your doctoral candidates effectively.
• You will strengthen your ability to respond to individual needs and foster motivation.
• You will apply tools and strategies from the TUM Leadership Toolbox to build productive, trust-based relationships.

Methods

Short inputs from the course instructors, peer discussions, practical tool application, and space to address your specific questions and supervision challenges.

When & where

11.12.2026 
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Online

The instructors

PD Dr. Kristin Knipfer, Executive Director of People Development, TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning

Michelle Moos, Learning & Development Expert, TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This workshop is designed for professors of all levels of experience. You can register via our online registration form.

Inhalte

Der Umgang mit psychischen Belastungen im Team gehört zu den herausforderndsten Momenten im Führungsalltag. Gleichzeitig können Sie als Führungskraft ein unterstützendes Arbeitsumfeld schaffen und durch die Steuerung von Anforderungen und Ressourcen maßgeblich zur Prävention von psychischer Belastung beitragen.

Das Seminar vermittelt praxisnah, wie Sie psychische Belastungen im Team frühzeitig erkennen, angemessen ansprechen und Betroffene wirksam unterstützen können. Im Fokus stehen Ihre Rolle und Verantwortung als Führungskraft, die Früherkennung und Prävention sowie der sichere Umgang mit Unterstützungs- und Vermittlungsmöglichkeiten.

Lernziele

• Sie reflektieren Ihre Rolle und Verantwortung als Führungskraft im Umgang mit psychischen Belastungen im Team.
• Sie erkennen Anzeichen psychischer Belastungen frühzeitig und sprechen diese sicher an.
• Sie kennen geeignete interne und externe Unterstützungsangebote.

Methoden

Experteninput, praxisnahe Gruppen- und Einzelübungen, Reflexion und moderierter Erfahrungsaustausch

Wann & wo

15.01.2027 
9:00 Uhr – 16:00 Uhr
Online

Die Referentin

Janina Peeters, akademisierte psychiatrische Pflegekraft und Instruktorin bei MHFA Ersthelfer. Kurse für psychische Gesundheit

Ihr Kontakt

Faculty@TUM

Anmeldung

Diese Veranstaltung richtet sich an Führungspersonen der TUM. Bitte melden Sie sich mit unserem Anmeldeformular an!

Content 

How can leaders create an environment in which employees can thrive professionally while balancing family responsibilities, caregiving duties, and personal well-being? In this panel discussion, recipients of the TUM Lead with Care Award, Prof. Dr. Doris Holzberger, and Prof. Dr. Lars Maegdefessel, will share how they foster supportive team cultures, promote flexibility and trust, and address leadership challenges in both academic and administrative settings. The session is intended for leaders and aspiring leaders seeking practical insights and inspiration to strengthen a culture of care and work-life integration within their own teams. 

Goals 

• Understand the challenges leaders face in creating conditions that support work-life integration. 
• Learn from leadership best practices that foster a supportive, flexible, and inclusive team culture. 
• Exchange perspectives with peers and identify practical measures to strengthen work-life integration, trust, and well-being within your own team. 

Methods 

Moderated panel discussion, interactive Q&A session, informal networking and discussion over coffee and cake after the event 

When & where 

20.01.2027
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
On-site, Karlstraße 45, 4^th floor, room 4002

The instructor 

Martina Postorino, Ph.D., TUM Family Service, Staff Unit Diversity & Inclusion 

Your contact 

TUM Family Service 

Faculty@TUM 

Registration  

This event is designed for TUM leaders. You can register via our online registration form.  

Content

Artificial intelligence is transforming science, higher education, and society at remarkable speed. As a member of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, Prof. Dr. Johanna Pirker will present key findings from the Panel’s Preliminary Report: Evidence-based assessment of opportunities, risks and impacts of AI. The report provides a first-of-its-kind independent scientific assessment of AI capabilities, emerging opportunities and risks, and the challenges they create for governance and evidence-based decision-making.

The session will explore what current scientific evidence tells us about the capabilities, limitations, and likely development of AI systems. Particular attention will be given to academia: How is AI changing research, scientific discovery, collaboration, and education? What questions arise regarding reliability, research integrity, transparency, governance, and responsible use? Participants will be invited to reflect on the implications for their own academic practice and leadership responsibilities.

Goals

• You will gain an overview of the key findings of the UN Panel’s Preliminary Report and understand the importance of evidence-based AI assessment.
• You will develop a clearer understanding of the current capabilities, limitations, and likely trajectories of AI systems.
• You will reflect on the opportunities, risks, and governance challenges AI creates for research, higher education, and responsible academic leadership.

Methods

Expert input, group discussion, exchange of experiences and questions

When & where

26.01.2027 
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm 
Online

The instructor

Prof. Dr. Johanna Pirker, Professor of N-Dimensional User Experience, TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This workshop is designed for professors of all levels of experience. You can register via our online registration form.

“The only source of knowledge is experience.” Albert Einstein

Content

As a recently appointed professor at TUM, you will face various challenges, such as developing your network at TUM and beyond, hiring the best talents for your research group, and leading your team effectively. Our introductory series for newly appointed professors is designed to support you with evidence-based tools for strategy implementation, personnel selection, and academic leadership. You will have the chance to learn from Senior Vice President Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus and other professors’ experiences and discover the most relevant lessons they have learned.

Please note: you have to enroll for each session separately. However, the series is designed to support your onboarding in a systematic way; this is why we encourage you to join all four sessions.

Goals

• In session 1, you will reflect on your different roles as a leader in academia and the expectations associated with them.
• In session 2, you will get an overview of the typical steps in the process of employee selection.
• In session 3, you will learn about concrete tools and techniques to become more effective as an academic leader.
• In session 4, you will explore techniques and strategies to enhance your self-leadership skills.

Methods

Short input on theories and tools, group discussions, exchange of experiences

When & where

29.01.2027 
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Online

The instructor

Prof. Dr. Armin Pircher-Verdorfer, Associate Professor of Leadership & Management at University of Amsterdam

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This workshop series is designed for newly appointed professors. You can register via our online registration form.

Content

Change is a constant in academia – from digitalization and AI to organizational restructuring and evolving expectations towards teaching and research. Yet, many change initiatives fail to realize their full potential, often due to underestimated human and organizational dynamics. This Lunch Talk introduces key insights from the Change That Works approach, focusing on what drives or hinders change from a human perspective. We will explore what characterizes human reactions to change and why resistance is a natural and even useful part of transformation processes.

Building on this, the session presents 12 principles for effective transformation. These offer a structured, practical lens for designing and leading change initiatives in complex environments such as universities. The talk combines evidence-based input with concrete examples and invites participants to reflect on their own experiences and challenges in leading change.

Goals

• You will gain a clear understanding of key human dynamics in change and how they impact your leadership in academic settings.

• You will get an overview of 12 principles for effective transformation and learn how to apply them in your own context.

• After the talk, you will be able to reflect on and navigate resistance, uncertainty, and complexity in your own change initiatives.

Methods

Expert input, interactive reflection, exchange of experiences among participants, Q&A and discussion

When & where

19.02.2027 
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Online 

The instructor

Daniela Sommer, Organizational Consultant, Facilitator and Lecturer

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This talk is designed for professors of all levels of experience. You can register via our online registration form.

“The only source of knowledge is experience.” Albert Einstein

Content

As a recently appointed professor at TUM, you will face various challenges, such as developing your network at TUM and beyond, hiring the best talents for your research group, and leading your team effectively. Our introductory series for newly appointed professors is designed to support you with evidence-based tools for strategy implementation, personnel selection, and academic leadership. You will have the chance to learn from Senior Vice President Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus and other professors’ experiences and discover the most relevant lessons they have learned.

Please note: you have to enroll for each session separately. However, the series is designed to support your onboarding in a systematic way; this is why we encourage you to join all four sessions.

Goals

• In session 1, you will reflect on your different roles as a leader in academia and the expectations associated with them.
• In session 2, you will get an overview of the typical steps in the process of employee selection.
• In session 3, you will learn about concrete tools and techniques to become more effective as an academic leader.
• In session 4, you will explore techniques and strategies to enhance your self-leadership skills.

Methods

Short input on theories and tools, group discussions, exchange of experiences

When & where

24.02.2027 
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Online

The instructor

Prof. Dr. Yvette Hofmann, Professor of Higher Education Research and Governance at the Institute for Leadership and Organization at the LMU

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This workshop series is designed for newly appointed professors. You can register via our online registration form.

Content

In line with the principles outlined in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (WHO, 1986), creating a healthy work- and study environment has been increasingly prioritized at Higher Education Institutions. In part, this is because universities operate in a highly competitive environment that requires extraordinarily high performance, the ability to reflect, and to deal productively with the setbacks inherent to the system. Being resilient, therefore, seems to be a crucial trait for researchers and students. But what exactly does resilience mean in the context of higher education? Why is it considered a protective factor? And how can one extend his mental strength?

Goals

• You will receive an overview of what the concept of resilience entails.

• You will learn what significance resilience has in the academic context.

• You will recognize what starting points there are to strengthen it, not only within yourself but also among your staff and students.

Methods

Expert input, exchange of experiences, transfer impulses

When & where

01.03.2027 
12:00 noon – 01:00 pm
Online 

The instructor

Prof. Dr. Yvette Hofmann, Institute for Leadership and Organization, Director of the Centre of Higher Education Research and Governance, at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This talk is designed for professors of all levels of experience. You can register via our online registration form.

Content

This workshop is designed for female professors in academia, offering a supportive space in which to develop your leadership skills. We will discuss key concepts and evidence-based tools for transactional and transformational leadership, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities women face in academic environments. You will be invited to reflect on your own leadership style and work on your personal development plan to enhance your leadership capabilities.

Goals

• You know about the principles of effective academic leadership. 
• You can apply concrete leadership techniques to be more effective in your leadership role. 
• You know how to master typical challenges for leaders in academia. 
• You are aware of how others see yourself as a leader and where your potential for further development lies (TUM Leadership Profile).

Methods

You will learn concrete leadership techniques for the specific challenges you are facing as a (female) academic leader, based on state-of-the-art theories of leadership. You will receive an individual micro-development session to discuss your challenges and development plan based on your personal leadership profile (TUM Leadership Profile).

When & where

05.03.2027 
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Online 

The instructor

Prof. Dr. Stephanie Rehbock, Munich Business School

Your contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This workshop is designed for female professors of all levels of experience. You can register via our online registration form.

Content

Traditional media are important multipliers for the communication of research. A significant part of TUM’s communication is therefore directed at the media – and the media also frequently approach researchers directly with questions. A basic understanding of communication in the media is therefore essential for scientists.

This individual training provides the essential knowledge of science communication. You will learn how to formulate clear messages and present complex topics in an accessible and engaging way. You will become familiar with techniques to strengthen your verbal and physical expressiveness and thus enhance your media presence. In addition, you will receive tips on how to remain confident and objective, even in critical and stressful interview situations.

Methods

Theoretical input, role-playing, and practical exercises, including exercises in front of the camera, with personal feedback.

Language

German or English

When & where

1 day, freely bookable; location by arrangement

The instructor

Stefan Geier, science journalist, podcaster, presenter and author for radio and television, Bayerischer Rundfunk & ARD

Your Contact

Faculty@TUM

Registration

This offer is open to all TUM professors. Please register using our registration form.

Inhalte

Wissenschaftskommunikation trägt wesentlich dazu bei, die Bedeutung von Forschung für die Gesellschaft sichtbar zu machen. In diesem vom Nationalen Institut für Wissenschaftskommunikation entwickelten E-Learning-Angebot erwerben Sie multimedial, interaktiv und selbstbestimmt grundlegende Kenntnisse der Wissenschaftskommunikation. Sie lernen zentrale Akteur:innen und Rollen kennen und setzen sich mit erfolgreichen Kommunikationsansätzen auseinander. 

Der E-Learning Kurs ist auf Deutsch oder Englisch verfügbar, jederzeit online abrufbar und lässt sich flexibel in den Berufsalltag integrieren.

Lernziele

• Sie kennen die wichtigsten Elemente erfolgreicher Wissenschaftskommunikation.
• Sie verstehen, welche Akteur:innen und Rollen wichtig für die Wissenschaftskommunikation sind.
• Sie gewinnen ein grundlegendes Verständnis davon, wie Medien funktionieren.
• Sie erkennen erfolgreiche Kommunikationsansätze.

Methoden

Multimediale, interaktive Lerninhalte (Texte, Audios und Videos) mit begleitenden Übungen und Quizzes

Sprache

Deutsch oder Englisch

Wann & wo

Online
Dauer: ca. 3 Stunden
Umfang: 9 Module

Ihr Kontakt

Prof. Dr. Jeanne Rubner

Anmeldung

Per Mail an presse@tum.de

Inhalte 

Die Erstellung und Bewertung von Arbeitszeugnissen gehört zu den Leitungsaufgaben von Professorinnen und Professoren der TUM. In dem vom DHV entwickelten E-Learning-Angebot erhalten Sie einen kompakten Überblick über die rechtlichen Grundlagen des Zeugnisanspruchs, die verschiedenen Arten von Arbeitszeugnissen sowie deren typischen Aufbau und Inhalt. 

Ergänzender Hinweis: Zur praktischen Erstellung von Arbeitszeugnissen steht allen Beschäftigungsstellen der TUM mit dem Haufe Zeugnis Manager Premium ein digitales Tool zur Verfügung. Weiterführende Informationen sowie organisatorische Hinweise sind im Dienstleistungskompass der TUM abrufbar. 

Lernziele 

• Sie kennen die grundlegenden Zeugnisprinzipien und rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen. 
• Sie verstehen den Aufbau und die inhaltlichen Anforderungen einfacher und qualifizierter Zeugnisse. 
• Sie können typische Gesamtbewertungen einordnen. 
• Sie wissen, wann ein Anspruch auf Erteilung eines Arbeitszeugnisses besteht. 

Sprache 

Deutsch  

Wann & wo 

Online 
Dauer: ca. 1 Stunde 
 
Ihr Kontakt

Faculty@TUM 
 
Anmeldung 

Per Mail an Faculty@TUM 

Um unbewusste Voreingenommenheiten (sogenannte „unconscious biases“) im Arbeitsumfeld künftig besser zu erkennen und vorzubeugen, hat die TUM ein Unconscious Bias Online-Training entwickelt. Nehmen Sie teil und unterstützen Sie die Mission der TUM, ein inklusives Arbeitsumfeld zu schaffen, in dem Talente in all ihrer Vielfalt inspiriert, gefördert und entwickelt werden. Informationen und Ansprechpersonen finden Sie hier.