Press releases
Awards presented to researchers and organizations from Germany, Canada, and Australia
Nobel Sustainability Trust Presents the Sustainability Awards 2025
This year, the prestigious Sustainability Awards, presented by the Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) in cooperation with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), honor two distinguished researchers from Germany and Canada, as well as an international organization based in Australia.
Operation performed in Europe for the first time
Brain-computer interface for a patient with quadriplegia
A team at the Technical University of Munich’s TUM University Hospital has implanted a brain-computer interface in a patient paralyzed from the neck down. The five-hour procedure was the first of its kind performed in Europe. The device enables research that could one day help restore independence and improve quality of life for patients. In particular, the scientists hope to enable the 25-year-old patient to control his smartphone and a robotic arm using only his thoughts.
First-year welcome at the open-air event “Welcome@TUM“
Thousands of students celebrate the start of their journey at TUM
With 14,750 first-year students, TUM has kicked off the new academic year. On the Garching campus, students from all over the world came together for the open-air event “Welcome@TUM,” supported by Freunde der TUM e.V. – Association of Alumni and Friends. Together with TUM President Thomas F. Hofmann, Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder, Science Minister Markus Blume, and other university representatives, they celebrated the beginning of a new chapter – and a future full of possibilities.
TUM launches Public Science Lab
Research becomes public
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has founded the TUM Public Science Lab, which will involve people from all areas of society in research. It will thus incorporate previously unconsidered perspectives and expertise. In this way, the lab aims to identify issues that have a decisive influence on coexistence and to point out ways for public decision-making processes and sustainable innovations.
TUM Senate
Chiara Manfletti is the new Chair of the Senate
Prof. Chiara Manfletti is the new Chair of the Senate of the Technical University of Munich (TUM). She was elected to the body for the first time in the summer elections and was elected Chairwoman by the Senate members at its constituent meeting.
EXplained: e-conversion with Jennifer Rupp and Ian Sharp
Research for a sustainable energy future
In our video series “EXplained,” we present the seven clusters of excellence with which our university is entering the next funding phase of the Excellence Competition. This episode focuses on the e-conversion cluster, whose speakers at TUM are Prof. Jennifer Rupp and Prof. Ian Sharp.
Number 27 in THE rankings
TUM once again named best university in the EU
In the new rankings by Times Higher Education (THE), the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is ranked 27th, once again making it the best university in the European Union.
Award for research into organometallic framework compounds
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for TUM honorary doctor Kitagawa
The Japanese materials researcher and TUM honorary doctor Prof. Susumu Kitagawa has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He is being honored for his research on organometallic framework compounds, as announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
OneTutor startup supports students with AI-powered chat and quizzes
Successful study with AI
Asking for clarification during lectures and getting precise answers within seconds or being quizzed on the material on the go with questions tailored to individual needs: this is made possible by the startup OneTutor, established at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The digital study tool is already being used at 30 universities. In a pilot phase, students made intensive use of OneTutor and achieved better exam results than their fellow students who did not use the system.
Anniversary ceremony for the Munich School of Politics and Public Policy
75 years in the service of democracy
The Munich School of Politics and Public Policy (HfP) was founded 75 years ago with the aim of strengthening democracy. During this time, it has made a significant contribution to political education in Bavaria. For a good ten years now, the HfP, with TUM as its host university, has been investigating the interactions between politics and technology, thereby enabling society to meet the challenges facing democracy today. The anniversary was celebrated in the Bavarian State Parliament.