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Here you can find information on current events and news of the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT).

News for Students

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Aryan Dhas from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is blind and is studying at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology as part of the TUMexchange program. He explains how his semester abroad boosted his self-confidence and changed his outlook on the future.

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Despite living with two chronic illnesses, Jakob Stock didn’t let that stop him from studying abroad. Through the TUMexchange program, he spent a semester at Tsinghua University in Beijing. In the interview, he shares how he tackled challenges and why every step was worth it.

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The “Vision Stick,” developed in the Cyber-Physical Systems course at the TUM Campus Heilbronn, helps visually impaired people detect obstacles early through vibration alerts. Modern camera technology enhances safety and makes everyday life significantly easier.

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Meet exciting companies in a relaxed setting – no application pressure, just real conversations. Join Meet&Match on October 29 and explore your career opportunities!

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Dive into the future of computing! At the Munich Neuromorphic Hackathon (Nov 7–8 and 10–12), you’ll collaborate with the Munich-based software company Fortiss to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of AI and neuroscience.

News from the School

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At the Annual Academic Celebration of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), TUM employees, students, and partners come together to bring the year to a close and honor special achievements. The event will take place on December 4, 2025, in the Audimax at the TUM main campus. Register now!

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As quantum computers grow from theory into reality, so does the risk of software bugs. A team of researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has won a Best Paper Award for developing an innovative method to automatically find and fix these bugs.

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Researchers from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) received three awards at the VLDB (Very Large Data Bases) 2025 conference in London.

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The Technical University of Munich ranks 27th in the new Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking, once again the best university in the European Union.

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With OneTutor, students learn smarter: The AI tool from the Technical University of Munich answers questions in seconds and creates personalized quizzes. Already 30 universities are using it and seeing noticeably better exam results.

News from Research

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TUM researchers and SAP experts will come together to get insights into the joint research, which covers topics like AI, Supply Network Planning, ESG, Scaling Agile, and Digital Transformation. The conference takes place at SAP Labs Munich in Garching, and virtually. Register now!

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Marine litter is a major environmental problem around the world. As part of the EU project SEACLEAR, a research team at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology has now developed an autonomous diving robot that can detect and retrieve litter.

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Do large language models like ChatGPT threaten the diversity of languages? Alexander Fraser, Professor of Data Analytics & Statistics at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, believes the contrary: He utilizes machine translation to help preserve endangered languages.

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Patients have more confidence in autonomous robotic ultrasound systems when an avatar guides them through the process. This was discovered by Prof. Nassir Navab from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. The virtual agent answers questions and can speak any language.

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Despite major advances in genomic research, rare diseases often remain without a clear genetic diagnosis. An international research team, including members of the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, now demonstrates how so-called “Solvathons” can help close diagnostic gaps.

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