TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Perceptions of avatars depend on gender and skin color How fair does AI seem in job interviews? Many companies rely on AI for recruitment. A new study shows that job applicants mostly trust the avatars conducting their interviews – but only until they receive a rejection. How fair this decision is perceived to be depends on the avatars’ identity characteristics. The test ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Study examines entrepreneurship in Germany, Austria and Switzerland Few universities shape the start-up landscape in German-speaking countries • The enterprise software industry creates the most jobs • Start-ups are founded, on average, six years after university graduation • TUM, WHU, the University of St. Gallen and ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Biochemical Quantum Sensor Instead of Semiconductor Proteins Can Be Selectively Controlled with Radio Waves - Proteins act as optical magnetic field sensors - Natural quantum sensors deployable directly in cells in the future - Using a potential magnetic field sensor in birds A significant advance in biological quantum ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE Tool for Better Control of Stem Cell Development Reading Genetic Activity from Living Cells without Destroying Them - Multi-day gene activity profiles from the same cells - Long-term analysis of cell communication in mixed cultures - Potential applications in organoids and tumor microenvironments Until now, studying the ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE 1981 Nobel Prize-winning model confirmed correct Proof for theory of visual perception - 60-year-long scientific dispute resolved - Signal flow in the brain visualized at the synaptic level - New method applicable to various neuron types A scientific dispute spanning six decades about fundamental mechanisms of visual perception in mammals has now been settled. Researchers at ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE THE Interdisciplinary Science Ranking TUM ranked 13th worldwide for interdisciplinary research Research can develop sustainable solutions to global problems when different disciplines contribute their knowledge and perspectives. The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is particularly successful in this regard, as shown by the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE New method for the targeted production of specific cells Nanorobots transform stem cells into bone cells - Mechanical stimulation can transform stem cells into bone cells. - Researchers have demonstrated that cells can be reliably transformed in a system using nanorobots and laser light. - In principle this method can also be used to produce heart and cartilage cells. For the ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE TUM launches Public Science Lab Research becomes public • The new institution integrates the public into projects from the outset. • The lab aims to create a broad knowledge base on problems. • Video: https://youtu.be/8NBT1SFtFMg The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has founded the TUM Public Science Lab, which will involve people from all areas of society in research. It will thus incorporate previously unconsidered ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS RELEASE TUM presents powerful diving robot equipped with gripper Autonomous underwater waste collection soon to be a reality Marine litter is a major environmental problem around the world. As part of the EU project SEACLEAR, a research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now developed an autonomous diving robot ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Hollow microparticles for cargo molecules Slime as a material for multifunctional spheres - Hollow microspheres for molecular cargoes combine multiple functions - They adhere effectively to soft tissue and cartilage - Potential future applications in osteoarthritis or for oral ulcers Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed hollow microspheres made ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE A new biotech hub for Munich Where science powers start-ups: Launching BioLabs|TUM • TUM Venture Labs cooperate with BioLabs and Lilly • 1,800 square meters of coworking lab space • Aiming at accelerating therapy development BioLabs, TUM Venture Labs, and Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) today launched BioLabs|TUM, a new biotechnology innovation hub in central Munich. The initiative aims to empower early-stage biotech start-ups ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Global study on guidelines for early childhood education Hardly any social skills in educational programs for young children • Guidelines examined in more than 50 countries, the EU and the OECD • Focus on cognitive skills, social skills rarely mentioned • Socio-economic conditions disregarded Early childhood education ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Data analysis for Germany, Austria and Switzerland Which universities shape the start-up landscape? • TUM, ETH Zurich and University of St. Gallen in the lead • German private universities are the most successful in relation to student numbers • Only nine universities make up the top 5 in the largest sectors Where did most start-up founders study and research? A study by ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE QS World University Rankings see TUM as the best university in the EU TUM rises to number 22 worldwide The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has again moved up in the QS World University Rankings and now holds the 22nd position worldwide. This marks the first time TUM has reached the top 25 in one of the three most prestigious international university rankings. In addition, ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH PRESS INVITATION Robotics live at Automatica 2025 TUM MIRMI – Guided Tour for Journalists On June 24, 2025, the opening day of the automatica 2025 robotics trade fair, the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will offer journalists a guided tour for an advance peek at ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Quantum Computers Simulate Fundamental Physics Shedding Light on the Building Blocks of Nature Fundamental forces in nature are described by complex theoretical models. However, understanding them is challenging due to the complexity of simulating these models, which is beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. A research team from the Technical University of ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE New calculations show: imports without guarantees are not competitive Green hydrogen from Africa much more costly than previously assumed • Existing models often based on uniform financing costs • New calculation method takes socio-political risks into account • In the current interest rate environment, African ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Cyber-secure and energy-saving AI chip developed for decentralized use without the cloud A new AI chip developed at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) works without the cloud server or internet connections needed by existing chips. The AI Pro, designed by Prof Hussam Amrouch, is modelled on the human brain. Its innovative neuromorphic architecture enables it to perform calculations on the spot, ensuring full cyber security. ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Study shows psychological reasons for responses to smoking bans and the like Why people reject new rules – but only until they take effect • Many people react negatively to rules that restrict personal freedom • Study shows that rejection decreases significantly after the rules are introduced • The reason is a psychological mechanism that causes rejection of a change in ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Mass spectrometry detects bacteria without time-consuming isolation and multiplication Identifying pathogens within minutes instead of days - Identification directly in tissue and stool samples - So far 232 medically important bacterial species detectable - Database must now be further expanded Speed and reliability are crucial in the diagnosis of diseases. Researchers at the ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Success for innovation ecosystem in aerospace TUM spin-off launches first rocket Isar Aerospace, a spin-off of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has conducted the first test flight of its rocket - and thus also the first launch of a carrier rocket designed to transport loads into orbit from Western Europe. In future, the system will be used to launch small and medium-sized satellites into space, which are crucial for ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Interaction of exoskeleton and electrical stimulation Regaining mobility quickly after a stroke Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a system that helps patients learn to move their paralyzed arms and hands quickly after a stroke. This requires targeted stimulation of the muscles in the ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Autonomous vehicle thinks for itself Jack the robot moves like a human Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a wheeled robot that makes its way through a crowd of people safely and without hesitation. A computer on board predicts the movement of people in the vicinity and how they are likely to react to the robot. From this, it calculates the fastest route. Similar algorithms could also be used for ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Now in use at first school in North Rhine-Westphalia AI-based math: individualized support for schoolchildren Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne have developed an AI-based learning system that recognizes strengths and weaknesses in mathematics by tracking eye movements with a webcam to generate problem-solving hints. This ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Global survey shows rejection of unrestricted freedom of expression Majority support moderation on social media platforms • Representative survey in 10 countries • Majority of US respondents want to remove incitements to violence • Widespread resignation in the face of hate and intolerance Most people want harmful social media content such as physical threats and ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Foundation for new cancer treatment strategies Organoids represent the complex cell landscape of pancreatic cancer - Tumors are composed of cancer cells with a variety of different characteristics. - This contributes significantly to the complexity of pancreatic cancer and makes the disease difficult to treat. - For the ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE TUM researchers develop highly effective filter material Removing hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water - Metal-organic framework compounds made of zirconium carboxylate as filters - Large-scale use in practice still to come - Contaminated sites caused by PFAS will be with us for several generations ahead The chemicals known as PFAS are considered a severe threat to ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE Designing large new proteins with AI New method for designing artificial proteins - Efficient design of new proteins with desired properties - Size of newly designed proteins is approaching that of antibodies - Predicted protein structures successfully validated in experiments Protein design aims to create customized antibodies for therapies, biosensors for diagnostics, or ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE New THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings TUM ranked 12th worldwide for interdisciplinary research The major challenges facing the world today can be addressed only through collaborative efforts encompassing multiple scientific fields. Consequently, the British magazine Times Higher Education (THE) has created a new ranking that measures the interdisciplinary dimension of ...
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH NEWS RELEASE TUM researchers develop shorts with motor power Robotic shorts support people when walking - Same concept as the electric bike, but for walking - Target groups are the elderly as well as people with cardiovascular conditions - Testers used up to 18% less of their own energy to cover a defined distance Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed ...
