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From lecture to climate conference: Students experience decision-making processes first hand

From lecture to climate conference: Students experience decision-making processes first hand

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) recently took place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Delegates from almost every country in the world came together to discuss measures to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The conference is considered an important milestone in international efforts to achieve the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement – to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably 1.5 degrees.

TUM leads in biotechnology

TUM leads in biotechnology

In three subjects, the TUM is among the top 10 universities in the ‘Shanghai Rankings’. In remote sensing, agricultural sciences and biotechnology, the ranking places its research achievements among the best in the world. Biotechnology is one of the main research fields at the TUM Campus Straubing and demonstrates the great importance of this forward-looking area at the Straubing location.

An outstanding materials scientist

An outstanding materials scientist

The Straubing campus of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is gaining high-level expertise in the field of materials science: Prof. Dr. Wenwen Fang (35) has been teaching and conducting research in biotechnology and sustainability at the TUM Campus Straubing (TUMCS) since the beginning of September. Prof. Fang heads the professorship for particle and fiber technology for bio-based materials there. The young scientist has already received prestigious EU start-up funding for her research.

Focus on sustainable careers at TUM Campus Straubing

Focus on sustainable careers at TUM Campus Straubing

Which path should I take after graduation, which sustainability professions suit me? At the second Career Day at the TUM Campus Straubing (TUMCS) on Tuesday, international corporations and regional companies presented their sustainable careers and provided answers to the most pressing questions students have about their professional future.

Around 160 new Master’s students in Straubing

Around 160 new Master’s students in Straubing

The Straubing Campus for Biotechnology and Sustainability of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is becoming increasingly popular: around 160 new Master’s students will start their studies at the TUM Campus Straubing (TUMCS) at the start of lectures on Monday.

A week in the spirit of the bioeconomy

A week in the spirit of the bioeconomy

The Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) was one of four regions in Germany to successfully apply to take part in the Bioeconomy Changemakers Festival. With several events organized in Straubing, the TUM Campus Straubing (TUMCS) took part in this bioeconomy festival week together with other partners. The aim of the festival week was primarily to attract young people as drivers of the sustainable transformation. In total, more than 200 interested people attended the events.