TUM Global Week

10 - 11:30 a.m. , Online event via Zoom

OPERATE (Operational procedure to assess opportunities and risks of international STI cooperation) is an online application developed by the Project Management Agency of the German Aerospace Center (DLR-PT) to assess the opportunities and risks of international research cooperation. The tool focuses on scientists, stimulates a targeted discussion process and helps to make better-informed decisions. DLR-PT will conduct the presentation and demonstration.

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11 a.m. - 12 (noon), Online event via Zoom

Join the TUM SEED Center at our online info event and discover how you can become part of our network as a TUM student! Whether for an exchange semester, Master's thesis, or as a student assistant, find out about your opportunities and our 30 scholarships available annually for projects in Sustainable Energies and Entrepreneurship in the Global South.

• Prof. Dr. Frank-Martin Belz, TUM SEED Center
• Lara Knödler, TUM SEED Center
• Alessia Argiolas, TUM SEED Center
• Prashant Pant, TUM SEED Center
• Katharina Grauschopf, TUM SEED Center 

The event will be held in English.

11:30 - 1 p.m., Online event via Zoom

How does the application process work at a foreign university or in a foreign company, and what experiences will you have there? The "Global Minds" seminars offer insight into life and work in cultures you think you know from afar but are sure to hold surprises when you get there. 

• Dr. Hao Zhou, TUM Language Center

The event will be held in German.

12 (noon) - 4 p.m., Matriculation hall on the main campus

The TUM Global Experiences Festival is a fair that presents the entire diversity of the TUM family. It offers TUM students and employees the opportunity to find out about a wide variety of destinations for an exciting stay abroad in a very special way: International students present their home countries and universities in a relaxed atmosphere. In addition, TUM students report on their experiences during their stay abroad. More information

1 -  2 p.m., Room 2100 on the main campus

Best practice exchange, further education, or teaching experience abroad - TUM offers many opportunities to deepen your skills with international partners. In a round table discussion, TUM employees from administration and science report on their stay abroad with the Erasmus+ program or as Montgelas Fellow. What experiences did they have during their stay, what did they learn from their work at TUM, and what would they recommend to colleagues planning a similar sponsored stay? Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask your personal questions.

• Johanna Menzel, TUM Center for Study and Teaching
• Dr. Ann-Kathrin Goldbach, TUM School of Engineering and Design
• Zuzana Zechovská, TUM School of Management
• Marianne Seibert, TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology
• Helen Schoft, TUM Global & Alumni Office (Moderation)
• Dr. Daniel Holl, TUM Global & Alumni Office (Moderation)

The event will be held in German.

2 - 3 p.m. (CEST) | 9 - 10 a.m. (Brasilia/Buenos Aires), Online event via Zoom

Latin America remains a dynamic region, especially since the last significant elections – Chile, Colombia, and Brazil in 2022; Paraguay and Argentina in 2023 – the area is again moving into the global spotlight. Brazil will also host the international climate conference COP (in Belém) and the G20 meeting (in Rio de Janeiro) in 2024. In addition to funding programs that the region has to offer, the session will also present current trends. Finally, there will be a Q&A session with all participants.

• Sören Metz, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Jamie Snow, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

2 - 3 p.m., Online event via Zoom

In a world where the demographic landscape is rapidly shifting towards an older population, the issues of ageism and age bias have emerged as critical barriers to social cohesion and individual well-being. This presentation delves into the complex tapestry of age-related stereotypes and biases that permeate our society, from the workplace to media representations, and explores their profound impacts on both the young and the elderly. We will uncover the psychological underpinnings of age discrimination and examine interventions that have shown promise in reducing it.

• Nadja Born, TUM Chair of Strategy and Organization

The event will be held in English.

3 - 4 p.m., Online event via Zoom

The TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship is a two-year funding opportunity for postdocs currently residing abroad and wanting to start their research at TUM. The call is open to researchers who completed their doctorate a maximum of three years ago or will complete their doctorate within the next 12 months. The call has two phases. In Phase I, you are not required to submit a letter of support from a TUM host. However, you must identify a TUM host who will support your application during Phase II of the submission process. In this info session, we will explain the structure of the TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship to you and have a Q&A session for all interested applicants.

• Dr. Tiffany Paulisch, TUM ForTe

The event will be held in English.

10 - 11:30 a.m., Room 1325 on the main campus and online via Zoom

The EuroTeQ Collider is TUM’s European challenge-based learning activity. It aims at bringing learners together to tackle societally relevant challenges across Europe while developing or improving your personal and professional skillset. “Collider” is the chosen term to emphasize that the most creative and innovative solutions often emerge from the collision of ideas from a diverse group. While EuroTeQ project manager Carla Hengerer will bring our European Alliance closer to you, participants in past and current Collider challenges will give you an insight into why it is definitely worth taking part. 

• Carla Hengerer and Marita Mau, TUM Global & Alumni Office (Introduction EuroTeQ)
• Peter Finger, TUM Junge Akademie (Introduction EuroTeQ Collider)
• Marie-Louise Hess und Maitreyee Gupte 

The event will be held in English.

10 - 11:30 a.m., Online event via Zoom

In this taster workshop for slightly advanced interculturalists, you will learn to apply intercultural theories and techniques to analyze and understand experiences you may remember from your exchange program or other situations. We will reflect on our own cultural identity and deal with the phenomenon of "reverse culture shock". This is a further step towards a deeper understanding of intercultural considerations and building an expanded repertoire of coping strategies. 

• Birgit Nierhoff-King, TUM Language Center

The event will be held in German.

12 (noon) - 1 p.m., Online event via Zoom

Take advantage of TUM's worldwide network and get to know the opportunities to gain international experience with financially supported stays abroad: Through the Erasmus+ program and TUM's Maximilian Graf Montgelas program, the Global & Alumni Office offers employees from administration and science a wide range of opportunities to complete a professional stay abroad. In this event, we will present the latest news on both programs and the opportunities they offer for a stay abroad.

• Helen Schoft, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Dr. Daniel Holl, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in German.

1 - 3 p.m., Room 1325 on the main campus

The Technical University of Munich has a worldwide network of strategic alliances and partnerships, which allows all members of TUM to actively shape the internationalization of TUM. Exchange ideas with your colleagues from the TUM Global Office at this networking event as part of ScienceManagement@TUM, the new community of practice for science managers, and discuss your options for shaping the internationalization of TUM together.

• Dr. Harald Olk, TUM Global & Alumni Office 
• Tatjana Boos, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Philip Miessner, TUM Global & Alumni Office 
• Bettina Burger, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in German.

1:30 - 3 p.m., Online event via Zoom

This event is aimed at partner universities and directly at students interested in staying abroad at TUM. We will introduce you to the requirements and opportunities for a stay abroad at TUM and in Munich and show you why both destinations are so attractive for a stay abroad.

• Global Experiences Team for Incoming Students, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

4 - 5:30 p.m., Online event via Zoom

As a student at TUM, you have varied opportunities to spend study-related stays abroad while receiving organizational support and funding.
This event gives an overview of the exchange programs available, such as Erasmus+ in Europe or TUMexchange for stays worldwide. You will also learn about possibilities for short-term stays abroad and receive information on funding opportunities and scholarships.

• Sabine Pascale, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Germana Marcoccia, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Angelika Weindel, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Online event via Zoom

This Q&A session focuses on North America with the participation of the TUM Liaison Officer from San Francisco as well as the former exchange TUM students and students from partner universities from Canada and the USA. The event is aimed at TUM students interested in exchange study in North America and enables them to get valuable information on the desired destination countries in academic, cultural, and social contexts.

• Dr. Tim Bombosch, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Larissa Danschina, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

10 - 11:30 a.m., Room 0170 on the main campus

What is it like to study in the northernmost part of Europe? Students of Swedish at the TUM Language Center present an unusual and innovative partner university of TUM - with all its possibilities: the "northern light" University of Umeå in Sweden. Afterwards, two students from the Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium will present their P-Seminar project: “How to Sweden! Intercultural learning training”. There is a partnership between the Technical University of Munich and the Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium as part of the TUMKolleg cooperation project.

• TUM students Mara Niebling and Elias Wohlgemuth

The event will be held in German.

10 - 11 a.m., Online event via Zoom

In this session, you will meet the new TUM Brussels Liaison Officer, Astrid Sloth Kristensen, who will briefly introduce herself and describe her work at the Brussels office for TUM and the EuroTech Universities Alliance. Join this informal virtual meeting, introduce yourself, and hear more about the current political climate within the EU - with a focus on policies that impact research and innovation. Moreover, you can learn about the opportunities from the EuroTech office that focuses on fostering collaboration between some of the best technical universities in Europe.

• Astrid Sloth Kristensen, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

10 - 11 a.m., Online event via Zoom

Join TUM ForTe and BayFor's Scientific Coordination Office Bavaria-Africa for a seminar on international collaborative research funding, primarily within Horizon Europe. The event will focus on funding opportunities requiring three or more partners, providing guidance on call selection and best practices. Moreover, an expert from BayFor will provide valuable insights on including African partners and present other funding opportunities open for African participation. You will also learn about three funding options to kick-start your international collaborations and support the proposal writing.

• Astrid De Clercq, TUM ForTe
• Dörte Dannemann, TUM ForTe
• Sebastian Kägler, BayFor
• Dominik Beisser, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

10 - 11:15 a.m., Room 203 on the main campus

Welcome to our session on Scottish Gaelic, a minority language of Scotland with a vast cultural heritage! We will look at the historical and social significance of Gaelic, exploring the roots of this ancient language and its role in shaping Scotland. We will also uncover the recent Gaelic revival. You will then take part in an introductory lesson where you will learn some basics of this beautiful minority language.

• Ross Clark, TUM Language Center

The event will be held in German.

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Online event via Zoom

How does the application process work at a foreign university or in a foreign company, and what experiences will you have there? The "Global Minds" seminars offer insight into life and work in cultures you think you know from afar but are sure to hold surprises when you get there.

• Marie Miyayama, TUM Language Center

The event will be held in German.

2 - 3 p.m., Room 1325 on the main campus

This Q&A session offers TUM students the opportunity to learn more about the specifics of Latin America in terms of student exchange, everyday life, language requirements, cost of living, and the career market. Our Liaison Officer from TUM São Paulo, the TUMexchange Program Manager for Latin America, lecturers for Spanish and Portuguese from the TUM Language Center, as well as former exchange students, will provide you with first-hand information about the region. Prepare your questions about your planned stay in Latin America and participate in our information event while enjoying typical snacks and drinks.

• Sabine Pascale, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Sören Metz, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Rosane Werkhausen, TUM Language Center
• Tania Tapia Pérez, TUM Language Center

The event will be held in English.

2 bis 3:30 p.m., Room 003 in the TUM Graduate School building in Garching

This event addresses Master's students and doctoral candidates and offers insights and assistance in integrating an international dimension into the doctorate. We provide information on the funding opportunities offered by the TUM Graduate School for research stays and participation in international conferences. We also provide practical tips on how to establish contacts with scientists and research institutions abroad. Former participants report first-hand about our partner universities and provide insights into research and everyday life on the campuses of our partner universities in Brisbane, Australia, and São Paulo, Brazil.

• Alexander Wiendl, Participant of TUM-UQ Research Exchange
• Alexander Seidel, Participant of the EuroTech Joint Supervision Program
• Renata Mwinome Kuutiero, Participant of the Global Fellows Program
• Dr. Tim Bombosch, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Speaker for TUM-UNESP partnership tbd

The event will be held in English.

3 - 4 p.m., Room 1009 on the main campus (Thomas Mann Conference Room)

This Q&A session is specifically dedicated to questions about study visits to India and will be supported by Mohaa Vyas, TUM's Liaison Officer Officer in Mumbai, as well as former exchange TUM students and students from Indian partner universities. The event addresses all TUM students interested in studying abroad in India. It offers them the opportunity to receive firsthand information about the desired destinations in an academic, cultural, and social context, while enjoying typical snacks and drinks from India.

• Mohaa Vyas, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Larissa Danschina, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

4 - 5 p.m., Room 1325 on the main campus

This event is aimed at TUM students interested in an exchange program in China. In an open, relaxed Q&A session in a Chinese atmosphere, you will receive valuable firsthand information from TUM Beijing Liaison Officer Zhenshan Jin and fellow students, among others, about applying, studying, language, everyday life, and intercultural topics.

• Zhenshan Jin, TUM Global and Alumni Office
• Dr. Hao Zhou, TUM Language Center
• Andreas Mayer, TUM Global and Alumni Office
• Students having spent a semester abroad in China

The event will be held in German.

5 p.m., Garching Campus

On May 15, 2024, the TUM Community will hit the road again: For the tenth time, the TUM: Junge Akademie (TUMJA) as the main organizer together with TUM4Health - the student health management of the Technical University of Munich - invites you to the legendary TUM Campus Run. All TUM members can put their fitness to the test on the 5.5 or 11-kilometer course and, above all, have fun. The motto of this year's run is "Running global." As a special feature for the anniversary, it offers a virtual run 24 hours before the campus run in Garching, meaning that members of the TUM family worldwide can participate in the joint run.

More information

8 - 8:30 a.m. (CEST) | 4 - 4:30 p.m. (Brisbane), Online event via Zoom

Are you ready to surf two waves with one board? Then, this TUM Global Week event, hosted by TUM and The University of Queensland (UQ), is perfect for you. With the new Double Degree program in MSc Informatics (TUM)/MS Data Science (UQ), UQ and TUM offer qualified students the opportunity to obtain both the TUM Master's degree in Informatics and the UQ Master's degree in Data Science. In this session, you will learn what the TUM-UQ Double Degree Program is all about, what the admission and selection criteria are, where to find out more about the program, and what deadlines need to be observed.

• Jyrah Hodges, UQ Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
• Martina von Imhoff, TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology

The event will be held in English.

8 - 8:30 a.m. (CEST) | 4 - 4:30 p.m. (Brisbane), Online event via Zoom

Are you ready to surf two waves with one board? Then, this TUM Global Week event, hosted by TUM and The University of Queensland (UQ), is perfect for you. With the Double Degree program in Management, TUM and UQ offer qualified students the opportunity to obtain both the TUM Master's degree in Management & Innovation and the UQ Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In this session, you will learn what the TUM-UQ Double Degree Program is all about, what the admission and selection criteria are, where to find out more about the program, and what deadlines need to be observed.

• Dr. Sarel Gronum, UQ Business School
• Nadine Peters, TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
• Prof. Paul Spee, UQ Business School
• Verena Suhm, TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning

The event will be held in English.

9 - 10:30 a.m., Online event via Zoom

Does studying at a German university in Munich differ from studying back home? How do some communication style differences between professors, students, and advisors reflect general German cultural standards and values? In this taster workshop, you deepen your knowledge about Germany and the Germans and also self-reflect on how cultures have shaped and influenced your life. You learn strategies to master intercultural challenges competently and learn about tools to deal with culture shock or "culture blues," helping you make the most out of your time here at TUM.

• Birgit Nierhoff-King, TUM Language Center

The event will be held in English.

10 - 11 a.m., Room N0116 on the main campus

For an unforgettable time in Shanghai, one of the most fascinating metropolises in East Asia, Maximilian Rettinger from the TUM Chair of Human-Machine Communication and CDHK Project Assistance (Prof. Rigoll) presents the following offers at Tongji University:

1. Double master's degree: If you study electrical engineering, you have the unique opportunity to obtain two master's degrees. To do this, you will first complete your studies at TUM in Munich (two semesters) and then continue your studies at Tongji University in Shanghai.
2. Semester abroad: No matter which course of study you take, Tongji University offers you the opportunity to complete an exciting semester abroad.
3. Summer course: Immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of China in this two to three week course and acquire valuable intercultural skills and unique knowledge.

• Maximilian Rettinger, TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology

The event will be held in German.

11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (CEST) | 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. (India), Online event via Zoom 

This event thematizes the IGP Winter School held in India in December 2023. It offers insights into the field research and experiences of TUM and IIT Bombay students. The focus is on the importance of interdisciplinary and cross-border learning through joint projects. The next IGP Winter School will take place in India in December 2024. Join this info event to find out more about what to expect.

• Suchithra Acharya, TUM student
• Praval Sharma, PhD, TUM
• Ashish Dangi, PhD, IIT Bombay
• Kristina Mraz, TUM student
• Ayushi Jain, PhD, IIT Bombay
• Mohaa Vyas, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

1 - 2 p.m., Online event via Zoom

In this session, TUM San Francisco Liaison Officer Tim Bombosch will introduce the wide range of resources available to TUM students, doctoral candidates, and faculty for study and research at North American institutions. Concerning funding opportunities, he will discuss the corresponding internal TUM offers, including internships, the TUM Global Incentive Fund, visiting professorships, TUM-IAS, and postdoctoral funding. In addition, Tim Bombosch will also report on third-party funding options to support transatlantic research, for example, through the DAAD, NSF, DFG, and BaCaTec (California-specific).

• Tim Bombosch, TUM Global & Alumni Office
   

The event will be held in English.

2 - 3 p.m., Online event via Zoom

TUM offers various funding programs to initiate and deepen TUM collaborations worldwide.

At this event, the TUM Global & Alumni Office, in cooperation with speakers from the TUM Office for Research and Innovation (TUM ForTe) and the TUM Institute of Advanced Study (IAS), will present the range of opportunities for postdocs and professors (e.g. seed funds or fellowships).

• Camille Piton, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Ulrich Marsch, TUM Institute for Advanced Study
• Tiffany Paulisch, TUM Office for Research and Innovation

The event will be held in English.

3 - 4 p.m., Online event via Zoom 

The Technical University of Munich cultivates a university culture of appreciation, openness, and diversity. In this information event, we address students with, e.g., physical limitations, chronic illnesses, or learning difficulties, as well as students who would like to go abroad with a child. Find out more about the advice and support offered by the TUM Global & Alumni Office, which you can use to organize your stay abroad or at TUM. We also provide information on financial aid for various target groups as part of our exchange programs.

• Amanda Gesang, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Sabine Pascale, TUM Global & Alumni Office
• Angelika Weindel, TUM Global & Alumni Office

The event will be held in English.

6 - 8 p.m., at the TUM Think Tank, Hochschule für Politik

The fireside chat Global science, global career, jointly organized by the TUM Graduate School and the TUM Junge Akademie, discusses different ways to have a fulfilling career in a globalized world. Are there unique features that make one stand out in a crowd in a fast-changing globalized world and international job market? Is there a ‘bucket list’ with things to do during the master’s program or doctorate that will increase employability after graduation? Should one focus on a single career path and pursue it no matter what, or is it better to go with the flow and see what happens? How can you best prepare for an international career? Further information

The event will be held in English.

6 p.m., HFF Munich

In cooperation with the HFF Munich, the TUM Language Center will be showing a selected episode of the series “Die Zweiflers”, which has won several awards in Cannes. Admission free! No registration necessary.

You can find more information in the Moodle course Film series “Diversity” (SoSe 2024). The enrollment key is: diversity.

The event will be held in German.

10 - 11 a.m, Room 1325 on the main campus 

In this presentation, we will share with you a current update on the activities of our TUM Campus Singapore, which consists of TUM Asia and TUMCREATE. The TUM Campus Singapore offers Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral programs and high ranked research programs in a variety of disciplines ranging from engineering in life sciences, aerospace, medtech, sustainable food, rail & transport to chemistry. Dr. Andreas Rau, Faculty Head and Principal Investigator (Rail, Transport & Logistics) at TUM Asia Singapore, will share opportunities for TUM researchers, students, and employees for study, research, and exchange activities in Singapore and reflect his own insights working in South East Asia.

The event will be held in English.