InfoForum Study and Teaching
The TUM Center for Study and Teaching’s internal info event is particularly aimed at colleagues working in degree program and student management as well as in exam administration at TUM’s central service units and Schools. As part of the InfoForum, not only do the various units of the TUM CST provide insights into their work, but other TUM institutions also present their topics and services related to study and teaching. The event offers both new and experienced staff the opportunity to learn about current developments, gain insights into other areas, and engage in exchange with colleagues.
The next InfoForum Study and Teaching will take place on 23 Septemeber 2026 at the Munich campus. Please register here to participate: https://collab.dvb.bayern/x/QhUFWw
9:45 – 10:00 a.m.
News and updates from the TUM Center for Study and Teaching
Dr. Kathrin Dressel & Gabriele Kunnes (TUM CST – Heads)
Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Hörsaal (0503.02.300)
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
A look back and ahead
EVP Prof. Gerhard Müller
Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Hörsaal (0503.02.300)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Get-together with EVP Gerhard Müller over coffee and a late breakfast
Immatrikulationshalle (0501.EG.136)
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Slot 1, session 1: Knowledge security in academic administration
Philip Miessner (TUM Global & Alumni Office)
How can universities operate in an open and internationally networked manner while simultaneously identifying and minimizing risks such as the outflow of sensitive knowledge or attempts to exert influence? This session examines current dynamics in global cooperation and competition, provides a concise overview of the resulting challenges to knowledge security, and highlights relevant aspects for addressing these challenges within university administration.
Slot 1, session 2: AI-ready and competency-based: What’s happening at TUM in terms of exams?
Tobias Helmke (TUM CST – Legal Affairs), Dr. Sandra Hirsch (TUM CST – Quality Management), Dr. Alexandra Strasser (ProLehre | Media and Didactics)
In this session, ProLehre | Media and Didactics, CST – Quality Management, and CST – Legal Affairs will jointly provide insight into the ongoing process of updating and expanding exam formats at TUM. In addition, competency clusters will be presented that are intended to allow for more flexible, competency-based adaptation of exam formats without having to amend the FPSO each time. Drawing on the different perspectives of the three departments, we will demonstrate how pedagogy, program development, and the legal framework should interplay, and what new opportunities these changes will create in the future.
Slot 1, session 3: Answers to the schools’ FAQs about admissions and enrollment
Christina Siewert (TUM CST – Admissions and Enrollment)
We reached out to the schools in advance to ask what questions they would like to ask ABI. Which processes are unclear? What background information would be interesting? Why does ABI do this or that a certain way?
In this session, we’ll address all the questions we received in advance. And, of course, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions on the spot. Take advantage of this chance to learn more about the background of our transaction processing and accounting procedures.
We’re sure this will also give us insight into the schools’ own workflows, allowing us all to learn from each other’s knowledge and real-world examples.
1:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Slot 2, session 1: When the internship fails over a signature
Contract team (TUM CST – Legal Affairs)
TUM is regularly presented with extensive internship agreements for signature, particularly for internships abroad. Reviewing and adapting these agreements is often time-consuming or legally impossible. The newly developed TUM model agreement is intended to provide a practical alternative. In this presentation, you will learn when the template can be used and what practical benefits it offers.
Slot 2, session 2: Projects to support students: TUM Living and visa & residency counseling
Wei Lin, Amine Louadah, Pavla Özdemir (TUM CST – Student Advising and Information Services)
Both TUM’s increasing internationalization and the tight housing market in Germany repeatedly present students with challenges.
In this session, you’ll gain insight into two projects that support prospective students, applicants, and current TUM students with
- questions and issues related to visas, residence permits, immigration authorities, and right of residence
- finding housing and all topics related to the housing market (difficult housing situations, landlords, avoiding fraud, etc.)
We would like to introduce you to the available services and communication channels, discuss the possibilities and limitations of the support offered, and engage in a conversation with you about these topics.
Slot 2, session 3: Koinon – decentralized university administration, digital and simple
Dr. Mattia Marchesini (Digital Transformation Office), Katinka Welz (TUM CST – Communications)
Koinon is the web-based platform for digitizing administrative processes at TUM. It helps decentralized units implement workflows in a clear, efficient, and seamless manner. Among other things, the portal offers tools for managing teaching assignments and teaching loads, theses, project work, and time tracking for student assistants.
Currently, in cooperation with the CST, a tool for the module management process is being developed. The goal is to digitize the entire process for establishing a new module or modifying an existing one—from the application through review and approval to the automatic transfer of all data to TUMonline.
In this session, the Koinon team and the CST will present the tools in detail and answer questions about the portal.
TUM Center for Study and Teaching – Communications
Dr. Konstantin Götschel
+49 89 289 28029
konstantin.goetschel@tum.de
+49 89 289 28029