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MCube Mobilitätscluster auf der IAA Mobility in München (Bild: Viktoriya Zayika / MCube) MCube / Viktoriya Zayika
A bright room with large glass windows, through which an outdoor structure is visible. In the background, several school pupils are seated around a large table, working together on projects or drawings. In the foreground, two pupils stand by a utility cart, handling materials. The space resembles a creative studio or workshop area, featuring open shelves, a whiteboard, and modern furnishings.
1/14/2026
Reading time: 3 Min.

At GirlsLAB@TUM, school students discover their STEM talents

Girls get a taste of university life

Being creative, working cooperatively, and making connections: At ExploreTUM’s first GirlsLAB@TUM, female students in grades 9 to 11 from Bavarian partner schools were able to explore the university and learn about technology and science in a way that’s very different from the classroom. Along the way, some of them might even have discovered new perspectives for their own educational and career paths.

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Studies Community Public Engagement
Young perspectives at the bioeconomy conference “Boosting and Mainstreaming the Bioeconomy” in Copenhagen
12/19/2025
Reading time: 4 Min.

TUM students selected as EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors

“Stand up for what you believe in!”

As EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors, Ivana Suver and Katina Staleva represent young perspectives across Europe. Their goal: to help drive the green transition of the economy and society. In this interview, the two TUM students talk about what motivates them, how their network works – and why real change can only happen when young voices are part of the decision-making process.

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Studies Sustainability Public Engagement
12/19/2025
Reading time: 5 Min.

NewIn: Sabina Leonelli

“Every researcher is faced with philosophical questions”

Sabina Leonelli is Professor of Philosophy and History of Science and Technology and heads the Public Science Lab. In the new episode of “NewIn,” she explains why looking back at history can be helpful for science and technology development, how she wants to conduct research together with non-academics, and how the perception of philosophers in Germany differs from that in other countries.

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Studies Research Community Public Engagement
Lobby of the TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology
12/18/2025
Reading time: 1 Min.

Five “Change! Fellowships” for TUM researchers

Research with civil society

How can the German justice system be digitized without compromising its fundamental values? How can people in Vietnam secure their income through biochar production while contributing to climate protection? Five researchers from the TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology will receive Change! Fellowships from the Volkswagen Foundation for projects aimed at societal change. This program stands out because it allows for close collaboration with partners from civil society and the public sector.

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Research Sustainability Public Engagement
Group photo of DAAD Prize winner Nadine Abdelmalek (center) with Dr. Stephan Geifes (left) and Prof. Gerhard Müller (right), as well as her sister (2nd from left) and her mother (2nd from right).
12/11/2025
Reading time: 3 Min.

TUM student Nadine Abdelmalek receives DAAD Prize 2025

“Our internationality is both an asset and a responsibility”

For more than 25 years, the DAAD Prize has honored international students who excel academically and demonstrate exceptional commitment to volunteer work. This year’s recipient at TUM: Nadine Abdelmalek. The Egyptian student not only helps organize around 40 annual events for TUM’s Student Representation, but has also been active in the mentoring program for German schools abroad and participates in the German Model United Nations.

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Studies Community Public Engagement
Participants of the Global Technology Forum at the TUM Campus Heilbronn.
11/25/2025
Reading time: 4 Min.

TUM Campus Heilbronn

Global Technology Forum Promotes International AI Research Collaboration

The Global Technology Forum of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) at the Heilbronn campus has established itself as a venue for international scientific exchange. Numerous scientists from several renowned international universities travelled to Heilbronn, a location for applied research and technological innovation.

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Sustainability Artificial Intelligence Public Engagement
Two girls conducting an experiment at MINTopolis
11/24/2025
Reading time: 2 Min.

STEM promotion in Miesbach

Second school student research center under the direction of TUM

MINTopolis – The Youth Research Center in the Oberland region aims to inspire children and young people with a passion for STEM subjects and equip them with relevant skills. To this end, State Parliament President Ilse Aigner, District Administrator Olaf von Löwis of Menar and Miesbach Mayor Dr. Gerhard Braunmiller officially opened the center in the historic building of the “Altes Krankenhaus” (old hospital). Under the scientific direction of TUM, pupils will be able to learn and experiment.

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Four people discussing
11/17/2025
Reading time: 3 Min.

Summit on European Digital Sovereignty in Berlin

New network for digital sovereignty

How can Europe become more sovereign in digital technologies? German Chancellor Merz, French President Macron and other EU politicians will discuss this question at the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty. As part of the summit program, the European Network for Technological Resilience and Sovereignty was founded today with the aim of significantly advancing European innovation and independence in key technologies. One of its inaugural members is the TUM Think Tank.

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Research Artificial Intelligence Public Engagement
Alexander Orlov, Ginevra Fulco and Leart Zuka (from left) of PushQuantum.
10/29/2025
Reading time: 4 Min.

Student club PushQuantum

Quantum technology for all

It may be hard to explain, but for the students at PushQuantum, it’s very easy to be fascinated by the world of quantum mechanics. Their mission is to make quantum technology understandable and accessible for all.

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TUM Magazine Studies Quantum Technologies Public Engagement
Discussion at the TUM Talk
10/23/2025
Reading time: 4 Min.

TUM Talk at Campus Heilbronn

“Smaller companies are often more open”

How can “innovation bridges” between science and industry be created to bring research into practice and students into companies? This question was discussed by academia and business at the sixth TUM Talk at the TUM Campus Heilbronn. The focus was on small and medium-sized enterprises.

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