Off to the archive: Is this a man's world?

Historical material from the archive documents the beginnings of female higher education at TUM. In 1905, Prince Regent Luitpold officially authorized women to study at the THM. In the same year, Agnes Mackensen was enrolled as the first regular female student; she received her diploma in 1915. During the Weimar Republic, women's studies increased hesitantly and almost came to a standstill during the Nazi era. However, the war also offered opportunities for the first academic careers of women, although these declined again in the post-war period.

Today, TUM is working towards a fairer distribution of teaching, research and leadership roles. The current balance: around 24 percent female professors, 36 percent female students and 39 percent female scientists. In addition, around 36 percent of doctorates completed at TUM are by women. What was still an exception at the beginning of the 20th century is almost taken for granted today - and yet there is still a need for action.

Current status of gender equality at the university

For the guided tour, we were able to win Anja Quindeau from the TUM Gender Equality Office as a guest contributor to take a look at the current state of equality at TUM. She will present the latest figures, trends and progress and discuss with us in which areas there is still potential for development. The event will show how early decisions can have long-term effects and what steps are needed to make universities more inclusive.

The tour will be in German.