Did you know that everyone has a strong impact on “Life below water” and our marine ecosystems, even though we here in Bavaria live so far away from the ocean? Do you want to learn how and why we need to act now for our oceans and marine life? Then join this lecture by Frank Schweikert, Founder and Director of the German Ocean Foundation. He will explain how the daily work of the institutions he is involved in contribute to a meaningful status improvement of the world’s largest ecosystem – the ocean. Although we humans depend on a healthy ocean to survive on planet Earth and the ocean is connected to all our rivers, we nearly know nothing about it. So, let’s dive into this amazing and still unknown ecosystem, allow ourselves to be inspired to change how we think, act, and feel about the ocean, and learn how we, even as students, can sustainably impact the future of “Life below water”. Frank Schweikert is the founder and director of the German Ocean Foundation, President of the German Marine Litter Association, and Vice President of the German Society for Marine Research. He is the founder of Hamburg Climate Week (since 2009) and an associated member of the German branch CLUB OF ROME and ALDEBARAN Marine Research and Broadcast. He was a member of the European Union Assembly Mission Board “Climate Change Adaptation, including Societal Transformation” (2019-2022) and an honorary member of the Rotary Club Passport ECO Planet. He studied Biology with a diploma at the Universities of Stuttgart and Munich.

Countries are not on track to meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that comprises 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets to be achieved by 2030. Although SDGs aim to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path, countries are not yet able to make transformative changes for long-term sustainability that require building social prosperity and foundations within planetary boundaries. Failing to achieve SDGs will negatively affect billions of people and worsen environmental conditions and socio-economic problems. Therefore, BeyondSDG aims to understand the necessary conditions for long-term sustainability, including achieving SDGs, based on the following specific objectives: identify critical targets for prioritizing SDGs; investigate the effects of (under)achieving SDGs on long-term sustainability beyond 2030; and identify sustainability targets for the post-2030 development agenda. For this, BeyondSDG applies a threefold scientific approach that combines statistical analysis of empirical and modelled data, qualitative analysis of literature, and knowledge co-creation with stakeholders, including sectoral experts and policymakers, based on systems thinking. This combination of three approaches is complementary and essential to deal with the complex topic of long-term sustainability.

Research into nature conservation and biodiversity has been conducted at the Weihenstephan Campus for decades. The Green Office aims to raise awareness of these topics not only among fellow students and colleagues, but also among people without specialist knowledge, and to make it clear that scientists, students, initiatives and organizations in Freising are making a positive contribution to nature conservation.

Relevante Inhalte, verständliche Sprache und unterhaltsame Präsentation – so bringt TUM@Freising die Wissenschaft in die Stadt. Eine anschließende Diskussion nach jedem Vortrag ist ausdrücklich erwünscht, denn Wissenschaft lebt vom Meinungsaustausch. Weitere Informationen und die Aufzeichnungen früherer Vorträge unter: www.ls.tum.de/ls/presse/tumfreising/ Der Einlass beginnt um 18:30 Uhr und der Eintritt ist frei.

Vom Startup bis zum Global Player: zahlreiche Unternehmen mit deutsch-französischer DNA haben ihren Sitz in Bayern! Das bayerisch-französische Absolventenforum 2024 bietet Ihnen den direkten Kontakt mit französischen Führungskräften und spannenden Unternehmen. Des start-up aux grandes multinationales, de nombreuses entreprises ayant une empreinte franco-allemande ont leur siège en Bavière. Dans ce contexte, le forum des diplômés franco-bavarois 2024 vous offre un contact direct avec des dirigeants d’entreprises français passionnés par leur métier. Das Forum richtet sich insbesondere an alle Studierenden (der höheren Semester) und Absolvent.innen der deutsch-französischen Studiengänge, an die Freiwilligen eines Volontariat International en Entreprise sowie an Doktorand.innen, die Spaß an einer internationalen Karriere und am französischen savoir-vivre haben. Le forum s’adresse en particulier aux étudiants en fin de cursus, aux jeunes diplômés de filières franco-allemandes, ainsi qu’aux doctorants et VIE, intéressés par une carrière à l’international. Veranstaltet wird das Forum durch die französischen Außenhandelsräte in Bayern (CCEF) und BayFrance. Le forum est organisé par les Conseillers du commerce extérieur de la France en Bavière et BayFrance.

What does it take to use our economy as a lever to shape the sustainable transformation? And why are we still working with paradigms that are outdated? The talk will give an overview of future needs and obstacles on the way. How can we shape our economy to operate within planetary boundaries? And how do we need to shift our way of thinking about things?

What has been achieved in efforts to address climate change in past Conference of the Parties (COPs) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and what can be expected from COP29 in Azerbaijan. Are we making progress? What are the big hurdles that need to be overcome? How might political developments impact on climate change progress? This talk will provide a broad overview of major trends in climate policy.

Women worldwide face significantly more barriers to becoming entrepreneurs or employees compared to men. The latest Women, Business, and the Law report offers a comprehensive picture of the obstacles that women face in entering the global workforce and contributing to greater prosperity – for themselves, their families, and their communities. It expands the scope of its analysis, adding two indicators that can be critical in opening up or restricting women’s options: safety from violence and access to childcare services. When those measures are included, women on average enjoy just 64% of the legal protections that men do – far fewer than the previous estimate of 77%. Women, Business and the Law is a World Bank Group project collecting data on the laws and policy mechanisms that measure the enabling environment for women’s economic opportunity. Women, Business and the Law 2024 introduces a new framework with three pillars – legal frameworks, supportive frameworks, and expert opinions – to measure the differences on access to economic opportunities between men and women in 190 economies. Adopting laws that strengthen women’s rights and opportunities is an essential first step toward inclusive, resilient, stronger societies. Equal treatment of women under the law is associated with more women entering and remaining in the labor force and rising to managerial positions. It generates higher wages for women and facilitates business ownership by women. The analysis reveals a shocking implementation gap. Although laws on the books imply that women enjoy roughly two-thirds the rights of men, countries on average have established less than 40% of the systems needed for full implementation. For example, 98 economies have enacted legislation mandating equal pay for women for work of equal value. Yet only 35 economies – fewer than one out of every five – have adopted pay-transparency measures or enforcement mechanisms to address the pay gap. Even in high-income countries with high scores for treating women equally under the law, the implementation of these laws is lacking.

MH2S, the Munich Hydrogen Symposium, is more than just an event - it is a catalyst for shaping the future of hydrogen technology. Our goal extends beyond the symposium itself. We aim to establish an international research hub and a thriving community that propels the advancement of hydrogen technology. 1. Expert Insights: Gain invaluable insights from thought leaders and experts at the forefront of hydrogen research and innovation. 2. Cutting-Edge Research: Explore the latest advancements in hydrogen production and applications, and its pivotal role in creating a sustainable future. 3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts who share a passion for advancing hydrogen technologies. 4. Interactive Sessions: Engage in dynamic discussions, Q&A sessions, and workshops that delve into the challenges and opportunities of the hydrogen landscape. 5. Collaboration: Discover potential collaboration opportunities and contribute to the ongoing dialogue that will shape the trajectory of hydrogen sustainability.

Im Rahmen der betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderung an der TUM werden an diesem Tag Aktionen rund um die Gesundheitheit angeboten.

Der zweite Nachhaltigkeitstag der TUM findet am Mitwoch 12.06.2024 statt. Weitere Infos gibt es rechtzeitig auf tum.de/nachhaltigkeit

Am 10. Oktober ist World Mental Health Day. Das TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning bietet an diesem Tag vielfältige Impulse zum Thema mentale Gesundheit an.

A healthy ocean is essential to global well-being, biodiversity, and includes critical ecosystems underpinning all life on earth. Despite its values, the ocean is under immense pressure from human activities, threatening its ability to support human well-being, with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities. The majority of these pressures come from economic activities related to the ocean (“ocean economy”) such as fishing, aquaculture, coastal development, and shipping. Globally the ocean economy is worth over $4t AUD/yr and is expanding at twice the rate of the mainstream economy. At the same time, the gap in funding to protect and manage ocean health is at least $266b AUD/year and growing rapidly. Not only does this put the future of the ocean at risk, it also risks the entire global economy: over two-thirds of all publicly listed companies are at risk due to ocean decline. Investing a sustainable ocean economy (SOE) however can reduce economic losses by $8t AUD by 2037, yield six times more food and create 12 million new jobs by 2030. In a SOE, ocean health and ocean wealth are held in balance, and sufficient and durable finance for the management of ocean health is provided from the SOE. Despite clear evidence that achieving SOE will be better economically, ecologically and socially, market barriers hinder the transition. Key market barriers include inadequate policies, funding, capacities, and pipelines of investable SOE deals. This talk will dive into the global efforts to align capital flows with SDG 14.

Im Rahmen der betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderung an der TUM werden an diesem Tag Aktionen rund um die Gesundheit angeboten.

Im Rahmen der betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderung an der TUM werden an diesem Tag Aktionen rund um die Gesundheit angeboten. Mehr Informationen zum Programm erhalten Sie zeitnah auf der Homepage https://www.hr6.tum.de/hr6/tumgesund/

Join us to delve into the current challenges of growing household electronic waste and learn about the biggest levers to solutions. Get inspired to take action and be a part of the change!

Im Rahmen der betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderung an der TUM werden an diesem Tag Aktionen rund um die Gesundheit angeboten.

SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.   What does this mean when we talk about crimes, their victims, the perpetrators and incarceration? What about our “habits and traditions” of “punishing the offender” by taking the conflict away from the victim – and partly from “society” – by simply sending people behind the bars of prison? What can we do to restore justice? And what about sustainability, when up to 70% of prisoners relapse into crime within the first five years of their release? What do we do with national conflicts and their consequences that are often and quickly referred to as “peace”, as in Colombia? Let’s explore together the concepts of: Restorative Justice as a new paradigm for the old problem of “stolen conflict”, the challenges of “peace building” and the gap between personal trauma counseling and public restoration, the role of NGOs in failing states and challenged societies as actors for peace, freedom and sustainability, and the opportunities for students to design, create and produce opportunities for change in an “en detail” example: Rethinking ‘Prison and Corrections’: a new generation of greener, more inclusive and sustainable prisons.

Relevante Inhalte, verständliche Sprache und unterhaltsame Präsentation – so bringt TUM@Freising die Wissenschaft in die Stadt. Eine anschließende Diskussion nach jedem Vortrag ist ausdrücklich erwünscht, denn Wissenschaft lebt vom Meinungsaustausch. Weitere Informationen und die Aufzeichnungen früherer Vorträge unter: www.ls.tum.de/ls/presse/tumfreising/ Der Einlass beginnt um 18:30 Uhr und der Eintritt ist frei.

What does activism for sustainable development look like? How do activists navigate ‘sustainable development’ discourses and identities? And what role do online learning networks play in reshaping their practices? Drawing from activist ethnographic research conducted in Latin America, this talk sheds light on how activists strategically navigate discourses and identities related to sustainable development. However, amidst this strategic flexibility, there exists a looming risk: the overshadowing or sidelining of grassroots community engagement. Ecological endeavours are inherently intertwined with political implications, and socio-political arguments are deeply embedded within ecological concerns (Harvey, 2018). The complexities of ecological and socio-political dimensions demand that they be viewed as interconnected and influencing one another in intricate ways. The talk invites us to maintain a critical lens on the discourses surrounding ‘sustainable development’. By interrogating and challenging dominant discourses, activists can continue to strive for sustainable development that genuinely empowers communities and catalyzes meaningful change, not just in Latin America but beyond.

Countless individuals globally endure ongoing conflict and preventable illnesses, particularly impacting the most vulnerable, such as infants and children. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medicals undertake courageous missions in these regions, striving to save lives and improve healthcare conditions. One of these doctors is Monika Ried. In the lecture, she’ll talk about her experiences in Yemen, Iraq, and Nigeria, where she and her colleagues helped people hurt by war, provided care for Yazidi refugees who suffered under genocide, and fought against diseases like Diphtheria. Let’s hear about how she and the team from MSF are helping in places without stable government, supporting their colleagues in tough situations, saving patients, and trying to find ways to stop poverty and unfairness.

Sie kommen aus dem Ausland, haben Ihre Zulassung erhalten und bereiten sich auf Ihr Studium an der TUM vor? Bei TUM First Steps erhalten Sie jeweils vor Beginn des Sommersemesters und des Wintersemesters alle wichtigen Informationen für einen optimalen Start ins Studium. https://www.tum.de/studium/im-studium/das-studium-beginnen/first-steps

Am 10. Oktober ist weltweiter Tag der Mentalen Gesundheit. Zu diesem Anlass findet auch dieses Jahr wieder der Mental Health Day am TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning statt. Mehr Infos gibt es unter: www.tum.de/mental-health-day On October 10, it is World Mental Health Day. To mark this occasion, the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning is once again hosting Mental Health Day this year. More information is available at: ww.tum.de/mental-health-day

Relevante Inhalte, verständliche Sprache und unterhaltsame Präsentation – so bringt TUM@Freising die Wissenschaft in die Stadt. Eine anschließende Diskussion nach jedem Vortrag ist ausdrücklich erwünscht, denn Wissenschaft lebt vom Meinungsaustausch. Weitere Informationen und die Aufzeichnungen früherer Vorträge unter: www.ls.tum.de/ls/presse/tumfreising/ Der Einlass beginnt um 18:30 Uhr und der Eintritt ist frei.

The Activator is a five-tier program, providing rigorous educational experience to future bioentrepreneurs. Our curriculum consists of bi-weekly workshops and culminates in a pitch event, during which finalists showcase their companies to industry stakeholders. Teams will finish with a polished pitch deck, written business plan, a fundraising and legal strategy, and a network of relevant industry advisors.

Mental Health Day am TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning Am 10. Oktober ist World Mental Health Day. Das TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning bietet an diesem Tag vielfältige Impulse zum Thema mentale Gesundheit an. Veranstaltungsort: Zoom

Imagine someone were to build the Internet - not online, but as a real building. In the beginning, the Internet mainly consisted of different pages and connections between these pages, which we know today as links. Could we recreate this as a structure? We do not need real pages for this, but can start our construction with rods. Would it be possible - similar to the Internet - for everyone to contribute? What would it look like? The whole thing should also be dynamic, somehow in motion. Does not sound like a building? Well, maybe it does...

Der Standort Weihenstephan mit der ältesten Brauerei der Welt ist seit jeher mit der Thematik Bier und Getränke eng verbunden. Dabei wäre Wasser genaugenommen die einzige essenzielle Flüssigkeit, die der Mensch trinken muss. Sind Getränkeentwicklungen daher reiner Luxus? Vor welchen Herausforderungen steht die Getränkebranche? Welche Produkte entsprechen unserem Zeitgeist und welche neuartigen Konzepte sind zu erwarten? Über diese und weitere Fragen spricht Prof. Martina Gastl, Leiterin des Forschungszentrums Weihenstephan für Brau- und Lebensmittelqualität, bei ihrem Vortrag in der Reihe TUM@Freising am Dienstag, 10. Dezember 2024 im Lindenkeller in Freising.

AI-enabled technologies have huge potential to enable climate action, from digital twins that model the Earth to algorithms that help us run the future of energy systems and transportation networks. But AI systems, especially the rise of deep learning and large language models, also raise sustainability concerns linked to the natural resources they consume such as electricity and water, and the carbon emissions they produce. All of this begs the question: can AI help save the planet?

Breathing techniques have been a central part of the traditional knowledge of yoga. A time-tested, evidence-based breathing technique, Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) has also been found by numerous independent studies to be most effective in sustainably enhancing overall wellbeing by increasing mindfulness, the feeling of connection, work efficiency, and the ability to concentrate, while reducing stress and anxiety. In this hands-on workshop, you will get an introduction to the SKY Breath Meditation and have the opportunity to learn a few simple breathing techniques. You will also gain an understanding of the four prongs of sustainable positive mental health and how inner and outer sustainability are connected. To conclude the session there will be a short exchange on the experience, time for questions, and a short survey to gauge student interest in a weekend SKY Breath Meditation workshop.

A hidden reality to us, a daily torture to them: industrial animal agriculture. Out of sight, out of mind trillions of farmed animals suffer around the globe hidden away in stalls, cages or laboratories – for our food. Animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of climate change and the loss of biodiversity. Maybe more so, it’s a real threat to our health as well as to the societal and natural order. With simply granting all animals basic rights, we can establish a harmonious agricultural system worldwide and unfold a just and sustainable future – for all. Want to find out what you can do?

Every year on the last Thursday in November, TUM and UnternehmerTUM host the TUM IDEAward, the annual award ceremony for the ideas competition of the same name, supported by the Zeidler Research Foundation.

What if reefs could speak? What would they say? Who are their friends? The fish, sea turtles, dolphins? And are we humans part of their circle? Or do they secretly blame us for the pollution, warming waters, and relentless noise that push them to the brink? In this talk, the reef becomes a spokesperson for other marine ecosystems and animals in Kenya. Through its eyes, we’ll discover the hidden beauty, loss, and resilience of the delicate web of life beneath the waves — a world we often overlook. But the reef is tired. This is not just a call for conservation; it’s a plea to truly listen. The reef and its ocean neighbors know what they need to survive. All we need to do is pay attention.

Der Standort Weihenstephan mit der ältesten Brauerei der Welt ist seit jeher mit der Thematik Bier und Getränke eng verbunden. Dabei wäre Wasser genaugenommen die einzige essenzielle Flüssigkeit, die der Mensch trinken muss. Sind Getränkeentwicklungen daher reiner Luxus? Vor welchen Herausforderungen steht die Getränkebranche? Welche Produkte entsprechen unserem Zeitgeist und welche neuartigen Konzepte sind zu erwarten? Über diese und weitere Fragen spricht Prof. Martina Gastl, Leiterin des Forschungszentrums Weihenstephan für Brau- und Lebensmittelqualität, bei ihrem Vortrag in der Reihe TUM@Freising am Dienstag, 10. Dezember 2024 im Lindenkeller in Freising.

The lecture is going to focus on mining waste, specifically tailings, including their definition, generation, properties, and management challenges. It will introduce the circular economy concept in tailings management, discussing legislation, recycling, and case studies of successful initiatives. The session will emphasize the importance of reusing materials to reduce environmental impacts and outlines future steps for integrating circular practices in mining, highlighting academia’s role in fostering innovation and research for sustainable mining practices.

Archaeological artefacts that have been hidden deep within the ice of the Norwegian mountains for the past 7000 years have been melting out. The rapid change in the glaciers and ice patches of Norway in the past 20 years have given archaeologist a unique opportunity to study a new context and landscape. We established the Glacial archaeology program to rescue this knowledge. It is known to the public as Secrets of the Ice. The key themes of our work that will be presented are: Unprecedented Preservation: The cold conditions in ice can perfectly preserve organic materials, providing invaluable insights into past technology and human activity. Climate change: As ice melt due to climate change, new sites are uncovered, prompting both excitement and concern about what we might lose in the future. Interdisciplinary Approach: The field combines archaeology, biology, and climate sciences, showcasing how diverse expertise can contribute to understanding our history. Public dissemination: The rapidly disappearing ice and recovery of lost artefacts is a tangible story to inform the public about how the changing climate really is different now than in the past thousands of years. Overall, our work underscores the urgency of studying these sites before they vanish, while also reflecting on our relationship with the environment and the impact of climate change.

Projections show that the world population will grow to more than 9 billion people by 2050. Goals 2 and 3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals embrace the provision of sufficient and nutritious food for the growing population to promote human health and wellbeing. Major crops such as cassava, maize, potato, rice, and wheat are rich in starch and together they provide more than 60% of the carbohydrate calories consumed worldwide, but they have a poor micronutrient content. People for whom these crops are the primary staple food receive enough calories, but they are often malnourished because these staple foods do not contain enough of the necessary vitamins and minerals such as iron for a healthy diet. To date, 1.6 billion people worldwide suffer reduced productive capacity due to iron-deficiency anemia. Achieving higher micronutrient content for health and nutrition is often not possible with available breeding germplasm, especially in rice. We are employing genetic engineering and genome editing strategies to increase the iron and vitamin content of polished rice grains for improving human health. For example, we increased iron and zinc in rice grains to dietary relevant levels, and combined iron and zinc with essential vitamins. Multi-year field trials and feeding experiments with these biofortified rice lines demonstrate that the micronutrient traits are stable and bioavailable.

In this lecture, Johanna Frühwald will explore the critical intersection of finance, fossil fuels, and climate action by giving insights into the work of the German environmental and human rights NGO, Urgewald. Founded in 1992, Urgewald has become a global leader in tracking the financial flows that support destructive industries and advocating for transformative change. The presentation will spotlight Urgewald’s pioneering data-driven campaigns, including the development of the Global Coal Exit List (GCEL) and Global Oil & Gas Exit List (GOGEL)—the most comprehensive publicly accessible databases on the fossil fuel industry. These tools are used by hundreds of financial institutions to shape investment decisions and policies. Moreover, insights from a current campaign in collaboration with the Filipino organization Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED), targeting the massive expansion of gas infrastructure in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, will be shared.

The talk will cover the following topics: - Introduction to deep-sea biology (oceanography, ecology, biodiversity); - What are ocean minerals? (types, history/summary of scientific knowledge about them); - Human interest in ocean minerals (history of interest, proposed applications, methods of extraction, management of resources); - Potential environmental and social impacts of ocean mineral extraction; - Do we need deep-sea minerals? (mineral supply and demand and the development of technology); - A way forward (drafting of regulations and reaching consensus).

During this short talk we will take a dive into the wildlife trafficking world. What is wildlife trafficking? Why does it happen? What are the drivers? Why does it matter and what are the impacts and facets of wildlife trafficking? And finally how each person can contribute to end this horrendous practice.

Online-Info-Session zu den Förderprogrammen der Humboldt-Stiftung - Wie werde ich Gastgeber:in für internationale Forschungstalente?

TUM Master’s Days: Sie interessieren sich für einen Masterstudiengang an der TUM? Bei den virtuellen TUM Master’s Days haben Sie die Möglichkeit, die TUM, ihre Studienangebote und zahlreiche Serviceeinrichtungen näher kennenzulernen. Die virtual Master’s Days 2025 finden vom 24. bis zum 28. März statt. Nähere Informationen können Sie dieser Webseite Anfang 2025 entnehmen.

Think.Make.Start. Demo day batch#20 Please join us for the grand finale of TMS on 04.04.2025 from 1:30 pm till 5:30 pm at the Entrepreneurship Research Institute Get your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/thinkmakestart-demo-day-batch20-tickets-1079094333199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Präsenz-Veranstaltung, die aber auch online live übertragen wird! Bitte unbedingt rechtzeitig beim VDE anmelden, siehe Website unten.

In Deutschland isst jede Person rund 20 Kilogramm frisches Obst pro Jahr, dazu kommen rund zehn Kilogramm in verarbeiteten Produkten. Am beliebtesten ist der Apfel. Allerdings müssen rund vier Millionen Menschen auf den Verzehr verzichten, weil sie auf Äpfel allergisch reagieren. Doch jetzt sind Lösungen in Sicht – Prof. Wilfried Schwab stellt sie in seinem Vortrag bei TUM@Freising vor.

The Sustainability Student Club Fair brings together various TUM initiatives and projects in the field of sustainability and offers students the opportunity to get involved in sustainable projects.

The TUM Sustainability Career Day at the Straubing campus brings students together with companies and offers an opportunity for networking. The focus is on entry-level opportunities and careers in the fields of sustainability, bioeconomy and biotechnology.