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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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The TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology is launching a new elite master’s program, AI in Biomedicine. In an interview, Professor Daniel Rückert discusses opportunities for research, medicine, and the talents of tomorrow.

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As of February 1, 2026, prospective students can apply for the new Elite Master's program in AI and Biomedicine at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). It bridges the gap between computer science, engineering, and medicine to train future generations of AI experts.

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In the summer semester 2026, we will offer "Case Studies" courses in Optimization. Learn more at the following information event at Thursday, February 5, 2026, 18:00, MI Lecture Hall 3.

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Kirlin Mensah, a student at the TUM Campus Heilbronn, was awarded the Germany Scholarship 2025/26. In addition to her academic achievements, her social engagement in Ghana played a key role in the selection.

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Experience technology up close: At the first GirlsLAB@TUM, female students from grades 9 to 11 discover their STEM talents. Through creative, hands-on teamwork, they gain new insights into university life, research, and potential career paths.

News from the School

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Save the Date: TUM Sustainability Day takes place on April 29, 2026. The entire TUM community is invited to actively experience sustainability with inspiring talks, exchange, and hands-on activities at the Garching Research Campus.

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The United Nations has appointed Johanna Pirker to the new Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This high-level panel will assess the global opportunities and risks of AI from a scientific perspective.

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How visible is the invisible? From February 7 to 22, the interactive poster exhibition "Wi-Fi – Seeing Without a Camera" invites visitors to the Science Communication Lab at the Deutsches Museum to discover that modern Wi-Fi technology can do far more than transmit data for work, leisure, or school.

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The Technical University of Munich ranks among the world’s best universities according to the latest subject rankings by Times Higher Education: in computer science, natural sciences and engineering, it achieves top-20 positions worldwide and repeatedly ranks No. 1 in Germany.

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Dr. Konstantin Riedl, a former mathematics doctoral student at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), receives the Doctoral Award of the Friends of TUM e.V. This prize is given for outstanding doctoral theses at TUM and recognizes Riedl’s dissertation as one of the best across the entire campus.

News from Research

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TUM presents the first AI chip developed by a university in the EU using 7-nanometer technology. Professor Hussam Amrouch designed the neuromorphic processor, which is planned to be manufactured in Dresden starting in 2028.

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A new assistive robot for nursing care: Researchers at the Technical University of Munich present Garmi. Developed through close collaboration between robotics research and design, it aims to support caregivers and was unveiled publicly for the first time.

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Ingo Weber, Professor of Information System Development and Operation at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology, has won two Test-of-Time Awards within a short period of time. He received the awards for two influential papers published in 2015 and 2016.

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The Technical University of Munich and the Technical University of Dresden are advancing 6G: In the transfer hub “6G-life²,” researchers are developing technologies for the next generation of mobile communications, with a commercial launch planned for 2030.

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Dr. Mohammad Hamad and Professor Sebastian Steinhorst from the TUM School of Computation, Information, and Technology, along with a research team, present ShiftGuard, a groundbreaking solution approach for modern vehicle security, in their recent publication in the IEEE Internet of Things Journal.

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