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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11:30 - 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., 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.