President Thomas F. Hofmann on the Higher Education Innovation Act

"We will take advantage of this greater responsibility!"

"For these reasons, the draft of the Higher Education Innovation Act passed on Tuesday by the Bavarian Council of Ministers has arrived none too soon," says TUM President Thomas F. Hofmann. "It creates the parameters for long-term success and a viable future for Bavaria as a site of science and research."

The president is emphatic that "TUM is ready to take on greater responsibility and to make full use of its broader strategic flexibility. For example, we will take advantage of the new 'Excellence Appointment' to enhance our success in the fierce international competition for the best minds." The TUM president is particularly enthusiastic about the importance the new law assigns to supporting university spin-offs and more effective technology transfer – a long-awaited step toward more efficiently translating scientific findings into marketable innovations.

"The new law expands our possibilities to develop our talented students, through innovations in teaching and lifelong professional development, into responsible individuals who are open to the world and to change. With expertise, entrepreneurial courage, and sociopolitical sensitivity, our future alumni will take on leadership roles as we work toward a more sustainable world."