The US and China are racing toward more powerful AI. But as risks mount, can Presidents Trump and Xi agree on rules for the technology's future?

When food is scarce, pigeon fathers step in and spend more time on the nest. This allows mothers to devote more time to finding food for themselves.

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Results of the Government MONITOR 2026, a representative survey on digital government conducted by Initiative D21 and TUM.

UnternehmerTUM is entering into a new partnership with NUSX, the start-up hub of the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Erleben Sie in fünf Lebensstationen, wie KI Diagnosen präziser, Therapien individueller und die Medizin von morgen menschlicher macht.

TUM researchers have developed a suit that assists hip extension using artificial tendons. These help older adults to get up from a chair and walk.

Points of view and appraisals of events, published work, and controversial topics. Presented as editorials, letters, and reviews of books and other media.

Seventeen institutions in Munich’s innovation ecosystem have joined forces to form the Women Entrepreneurs Alliance (WE Alliance).

Researchers at TUM have developed a high-performance adhesive whose main ingredient is derived from mistletoe berries.

Prof. Wolfgang A. Wall receives UNIPRENEURS Award

On October 21, 2026, TUM Campus Heilbronn and ZEIT Verlagsgruppe will once again host „RETHINK.MITTELSTAND – Erfolgreich durch Machen“ and TUM TALK. The event will bring together leading figures from science, business, politics, and society to discuss the impact of digital transformation. The highlight of the evening will be TUM TALK.

Prof. Hans Hauner on the risks of social media misinformation about dietary supplements.

With the ZDMG, a new interdisciplinary research center is being established at TUM at the intersection of medicine, computer science, data science, and AI.

Get ready to showcase your projects and ideas at Think.Make.Start. Demo Day Batch#23 - it's time to shine!

DeepDrive, a TUM spin-off, has been awarded the 2026 German Startup Prize in the “Rising Star” category.

Researchers have rediscovered the Danube gudgeon in a nature-like fishway. They see the finding as evidence of the benefits of nature-like fishways.

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Young people in Germany are achieving their lowest scores in science, reading and mathematics since the PISA studies started.

Newly appointed computer science professor Reto Achermann studies resilient computing systems that can operate reliably under complex conditions. His work lays the foundation for the digital infrastru...

The European Research Council (ERC) is funding ten additional projects at TUM with ERC Starting Grants.

Prof. Andreas Meyer will become the new scientific director of the FRM II research neutron source at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Measuring CO₂ at the exhaust is not enough - a TUM study reveals substantial misdirection in EU automotive regulations.

TUM researchers in Freising are discovering how steroid hormones regulate plant immunity—leading to high-yielding, disease-resistant crops.

Connect with fellow doctoral researchers at TUM Doctoral Day & TUMblue 2026. Discover opportunities for networking, community building, and academic exchange.

At the MCube Speaker Series on the topic “Mobility 2035: How Will We Get to Work in the Future?”, experts will discuss the future of mobility.

Satellite images provide more accurate tidal data: A new method improves tide level forecasts, coastal protection, and navigation—even without tide gauge.

You will be introduced to the basics of object-oriented programming and simple algorithms through practical exercises and interactive learning methods.

The application period for the 2026 EuroTech Rising Stars Award for early-career researchers is now open, recognizing scientific achievements and social impact.

Insects Affect Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change: TUM Researchers Show Why Apples React Differently Than Wheat and Why Protecting Pollinators Is Crucial

Absolutely secure transmission of large amounts of data: Quantum communication promises many advantages over today’s standard technologies. However, it requires single photons—and generating them is v...

According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (“Shanghai Ranking”), TUM is the best university in Germany. It ranks 45th worldwide.

TUM spin-off Karevo is using AI to automate potato sorting in Munich—a precise, compact solution designed for small and family-run farms.

TUM is launching a course program for experienced leaders who want to start something new after their careers and contribute to society.

TUM has published its second sustainability report, taking stock of progress made and highlighting improvements across many areas.

HappyRobot is the 23rd unicorn to emerge from the entrepreneurship ecosystem at TUM.