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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

Studies, School |

Fleet management for robotaxis, apps to combat the loneliness of city dwellers or to compare rental cars at lightning speed – this year's "hackaTUM" was once again all about creative solutions to practical problems.

Studies, Ranking |

Companies around the world consider graduates of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to be exceptionally well qualified. This is seen in the latest edition of the Global University Employability Ranking. TUM is 13th worldwide and is number four in Europe.

Research, Studies |

Three students from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology want to use innovative technology to make life easier for people who are hard of hearing. They will be presenting their student project Sonovision at the electronica trade fair in November 2024.

Research, Studies |

With the start of lectures in the winter semester, chatbot Iris is also back in action. She offers computer science students personalized assistance with programming exercises. Several lecturers are currently using Iris in their courses. She thus supports several thousand students.

Studies, Entrepreneurship |

How can a connection be created between the human brain and a computer? This is the question studied by the neuroTUM student club, founded at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The aim is to make neurotechnology more accessible to students and to help people with physical disabilities.

News from the School

Awards |

Professor Daniel Rückert is a new member of the Royal Society. The British Academy of Sciences is thus recognizing his scientific achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and medical image computing.

NewIn |

Professor Can Dincer develops biochemical sensors for minimally and non-invasive wearables for patient-centered diagnostics. In the video series "NewIn", he explains how health metrics like blood sugar and heart rate can be measured through breath analysis and wearable devices.

New@CIT |

Deniz Kus has been professor of Representation Theory at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) since April 2025. In our “New@CIT” series, he reveals the areas in which his research is impactful, what he is most looking forward to in his new position and much more.

New@CIT |

Murad Alim has started as professor of Quantum Geometry at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) in February 2025. In our “New@CIT” series, he talks about his research, the search for unknown equations and his performance at a science slam.

Studies, Ranking |

In the current CHE ranking, the Technical University of Munich receives outstanding evaluations in Electrical and Computer Engineering. In particular, the quality of teaching, student support, and the IT and library infrastructure are rated very positively by the students.

News from Research

Research |

The Technical University of Munich will receive funding for seven Clusters of Excellence – three more than before. The support comes through Germany’s Excellence Strategy, as announced by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Research |

Professor Hussam Amrouch and his team at the Technical University of Munich have developed a groundbreaking AI chip: "AI Pro" operates locally, is cyber-secure, and up to ten times more energy-efficient – all without any cloud connection, thanks to its neuromorphic architecture.

Research |

Researchers from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology have developed a method to cryptographically prove one’s location without revealing personal data. Using zero-knowledge proofs, they protect privacy when handling sensitive location information.

Research |

Viviana Villafañe conducts research at the Department of Electrical Engineering on color centers in diamonds to harness quantum information. Her work lays the foundation for quantum computers and an ultra-secure quantum internet.

Research |

In a new study, researchers from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) have investigated the CO₂ emissions of Indian power plants in real time.

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