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11/2019
Information for International Researcher
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Welcome Services Events
Events in Munich
Events in Garching
Events in Freising
Notes

Welcome Services Events

 

News

 

New Office Location

The Welcome Services team has moved its offices on main campus. You can now find us in the Thiersch Building, 1st floor, entrances Gabelsbergerstraße or Luisenstraße. Please find a map of the new location and room number of your reference person on the International Center’s contact website.

 

 

International Center Photo Competition

TUM International Center hosts a photo competition that invites you to submit your best shots for our annual calendar. The thirteen winning photos (one per month plus the cover photo) will be featured in the official TUM International Center calendar, which releases around 3,000 copies. The competition is open to all members of TUM and you can send your favorite pictures of your time abroad anytime. The best images are rewarded at the end of every month and shared via TUM's social media channels. Please find further information on the technical requirements as well as possible subjects on the IC’s photo competition website.

 

Sunday, November 24          

 

History of Medicine at The Deutsches Museum

The Deutsches Museum is the biggest natural scientific and technical museum of the world. About 28,000 objects of the areas energy, transportation, materials and production, new technologies (nano- and biotechnology, laboratories), communication and musical instruments are exhibited. We will go on a guided tour that will provide us with an insight into the history of medicine. Afterwards there will be time to explore the exhibitions individually or sit down together for a little snack and coffee.

 

Meeting Place: Main Entrance, Museumsinsel 1

Time: 10:30 a.m.
Price: Free

Registration deadline: November 14, 2019

 

To register, please send an e-mail to wihi-welcome@zv.tum.de.

Events in Munich

Saturday, November 2 – Sunday, November 3

 

eat&STYLE Food Festival

Although Munich’s restaurant scene has a wide range of ethnic cuisines and delicacies on offer, attending a more concentrated food event seems like a step up from mere restaurant hopping. Held at the Zenith, a popular event venue in Munich, the eat&STYLE food festival is set out to challenge your experience of food by presenting original concepts such as the Miele Innovation Lab and a dedicated coffee area. Apart from showcasing current food trends and introducing exciting products, inviting you to taste different samples with all your senses, prominent cooks such as Franz Schned and Maria Burkhard will also be sharing their delightful expertise on-site.

 

Location: Zenith, Lilienthalallee 29, 80939 München

Public Transport: U6 Freimann

Time: Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Price: EUR 14

 

 

Ongoing – Friday, November 8

 

Wonder Girls: Changing Our World

Young girls can move a lot in this world if only they show a little courage. The ideas for this project stem from a book on so-called ‘wonder girls’ shaping the world through activism, addressing the diverse range of problems that exist on the planet through their projects. Not only is this exhibition supposed to address a broad demographic, but it is also there to show how anybody can and should confront themselves with the inequalities and challenges of our time, namely by thinking about their own contributions. On November 8, the final day of the exhibition that is presented by TUM, there will be a special event with the author of the book, Paola Gianturco that you are cordially invited to join.

 

Location: Technische Universität München, Arcisstraße 21, 80333 München

Public Transport: Bus 68 / 100 Technische Universität München, Bus 154 Arcisstraße, U2 Theresienstraße

Time: Daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.   

Price: Free 

 

 

Sunday, November 17 – Saturday, November 23

FILMSCHOOLFEST MUNICH

Since 1981, the FILMSCHOOLFEST MUNICH takes place every year and is one of the most prestigious international youth festivals worldwide. Many who once participated as a student in the festival are now world famous directors such as Lars von Trier and Sönke Wortmann or even Academy Award winners such as Caroline Link and Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Under this year’s festival motto Framing the Future, young directors from 23 countries will present their short-films in addition to a selection of 42 diverse student films from around the world.

 

Location: Filmmuseum, St.-Jakobs-Platz 1, 80331 München

Public Transport: S / U-Bahn Marienplatz, U 1 / U2 Sendlinger Tor, Bus 52 / 62 St.-Jakobs-Platz

Time: Various screenings, please see the program online

Price: Free

 

 

Tuesday, November 26 – Tuesday, December 31 
 

Tollwood Winterfestival

At the Tollwood Winterfestival, international stage plays occur next to the setting of the international Market of Ideas, a charming Christmas market which consists of more than 200 stalls where people can buy international handcraft and taste organic food from all over the world. Around 70 percent of the shows, ranging from theatre, music and performances to environmental activities and kids entertainment, are free. It is also a great initiative geared towards bringing us closer to faraway cultures, as there are various stalls and stands that will invite you to explore these. Experience the beginning of the winter season in this cozy atmosphere.

 

Location: Theresienwiese

Public Transport: S1-S8 Hackerbrücke, U4 / U5 Theresienwiese / Schwanthalerhöhe or U3 / U6 Goetheplatz,
Tram 16 / 17 Hackerbrücke or Tram 18 / 19 Holzapfelstraße, Bus 53 Schwanthalerhöhe or Bus 58 Goetheplatz
Time: Monday to Friday: 2 p.m. – midnight, Saturday/Sunday: 11 a.m. - midnight
Price: Free, but please keep in mind that you need cash to buy treats and gifts

 

 

Ongoing – Sunday, January 12

 

Ist das Mode oder kann das weg!? – 40 Years of VOGUE Germany

VOGUE magazine has an iconic status not only in Germany, and this exhibition celebrates its 40th anniversary. Apart from displaying several dresses and outfits that have been previously utilized at fashion shoots, the exhibition Ist das Mode oder kann das weg!? also takes in its visitors with previously unpublished photographs by some of the fashion world’s most renowned photographers, such as Karl Lagerfeld and Brigitte Lacombe. Set within the stunning Villa Stuck, which houses the artistic collections of Franz von Stuck and architectural pieces that have been highly acclaimed by Parisian critics, you are in for a walk through beauty that reaches beyond the VOGUE exhibition itself. 

 

Location: Villa Stuck, Prinzregentenstraße 60, 81675 München

Public Transport: U4 / U5 Max-Weber-Platz
Time: Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Price: EUR 9, discounted EUR 4.50

 

 

Ongoing – Sunday, January 26

 

Exhibition: Toward the Image Through Art

The art of Markus Lüpertz spans several decades of work, which includes many simultaneous artistic developments and phases. One of the German artist’s main influences is a cinematic perspective on the world, which the presence Twentieth-Century-Fox logo reflects, as it forms part of some of his pieces. Strong historical elements are also present, with allusions to the past such as the Second World War and the Swinging Sixties, to only name two. A remarkable range of his sculptures and canvas paintings are currently gracing the Haus der Kunst museum, adding up to around 200 pieces in total. Guided tours through the exhibition are also available in English.

 

Location: Haus der Kunst, Prinzregentenstraße 1, 80538 München

Public Transport: Bus 58 Von-der-Tann-Straße, U3 / U4 / U5 / U6 Odeonsplatz, Tram 16 Nationalmuseum / Haus der Kunst

Time: Daily, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Price: EUR 11, discounted EUR 8

Events in Garching

Saturday, November 2

 

The Troubadour – Opera by Giuseppe Verdi

Why not treat yourself to an opera show right in the middle of Garching? Regarded as one of the great classics and a part of standard operatic repertoire, you should definitely attend if keen on becoming better acquainted with high culture. Performed by an ensemble of singers stemming from the Compagnia d’Opera di Milano, there will be an exquisite quality of musicality, emotion and drama for you to inhale. The Compagnia is making a stop in the Munich area as part of their tour around Europe.

 

Location: Bürgerhaus Garching, Bürgerplatz 9, 85748 Garching bei München

Public Transport: U6 Garching

Time: From 8 p.m.

Price: From EUR 23

 

 

Saturday, November 16

 

Blues-Night: Brother Dege, Miller Anderson Band, Memo Gonzales & Band

A night of Blues in the inspiring company of Memo Gonzales and his accompanying musicians might strike your fancy. Enjoy the beautiful tones and unforgettable chords of this harmonizing group. Apparently the atmosphere and presence created by Memo is a unique one, and therefore worth taking a closer look, especially if you are a fan of Blues. You can expect to hear some of the pieces from Gonzales’ current album Farmer’s Almanac, among others. If you arrive early, there will also be the opportunity to enjoy some treats from the US before the concert begins. Please note that there are special discounts for children and students.

 

Location: Bürgerhaus Garching, Bürgerplatz 9, 85748 Garching bei München

Public Transport: U6 Garching

Time: From 8 p.m.

Price: EUR 27.40, discounted EUR 21.90

 

Events in Freising

Saturday, November 2

 

Celebrating Hubertustag

The practice of hunting has a special role here, which this day seeks to commemorate. Its main purpose is the conservation of wildlife alongside its position in our ecosystem. This is a significant cultural event illuminating a practice that bears importance, since Bavaria flaunts one of the highest percentages of hunting in the country. Although celebrated with a Catholic mass in the evening, there is also something to do for other creeds at the Hubertustag, for you will be able to purchase hunting horns at the marketplace or just learn a little bit more about Freising’s particular hunting practices.

 

Location: Marienplatz, 85354 Freising

Public Transport: Regionalbus 650, Freising Bahnhofstraße

Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Price: Free

 

 

Sunday, November 10

 

St. Martin’s Day in Freising

Come and celebrate the traditional festivity that is St. Martin’s Day, which will be happening for the 46th time in Freising this year. The special day will start with an exhibit at the local Marienplatz in Freising, which you are also welcome to visit. A special treat for children is the appearance of St. Martin himself, who will be riding a horse right across the city center on the day of the event, with children carrying their lanterns and singing traditional St. Martin songs. As mentioned in the previous newsletter, the division of the cloak is also an established component of this festivity.

 

Location: Domberg Freising, 85354 Freising

Public Transport: Regionalbus 631 Freising, Ottostr. / Heiliggeistgasse

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Price: Free

 

 

Thursday, November 21

 

Swinging Classics

Isn’t it always endearing to come in contact with young talent? The local music school, together with some visiting students from the Netherlands who are partaking in the Erasmus program, will be putting on a show for the Freising community. What a way to enjoy great music and support cultural exchange at the same time. Although the school teaches a range of different musical styles, this concert’s focus will be on the Great American Songbook as well as the golden swing era.

 

Location: Musikschule / Pavillon, Kölblstraße 2, 86356 Freising

Public Transport: Regionalbus 631 Freising, Landshuter Straße, Regionalbus 650 Freising, Klebelstraße,
Regionalbus 621, Freising, Kölblstraße

Time: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Price: Free

 

 

 

Notes

Typically Munich: Garbage Separation

In times of growing environmental consciousness and attempts to reduce our waste and carbon footprint as much as possible, it is worth knowing a thing or two about how waste is handled at a local level. Munich boasts a system that pays attention to our limited resources, yet also allocates some of this responsibility to its citizens. Household waste is generally separated into three categories and thereby three distinct containers, each in a different color and there for a different purpose. The blue one is for paper and cardboard material that is still clean and usable. There is also a brown container that signifies biodegradable waste, such as the organic matter that can be found in your kitchen or in your garden. Finally, a greyish black container stands for all that is left over and can therefore be categorized as rest, which is why it is called Restmüll. Restmüll also means waste which cannot be further utilized.

An interesting fact is that due to the shortage of space in Munich and rising cost of living per square meter, many of these containers can be found in the underground area as part of residential complexes and the like. Furthermore, the City of Munich has multiple recycling centers in place, allowing you to drop by with your recyclable goods, bulky waste and more
problematic waste such as different chemical materials, medicine, etc. Apart from this regular Wertstoffhof, there is also a Wertstoffhof Plus that enables you to deposit larger quantities of waste in exchange for paying a fee. In general, waste from the Restmüll category is burned, and the energy won in the process can be transformed into electricity. Some waste from this category can still be used for recycling purposes, as can the waste found in the brown and blue containers. The system is far from perfect and yet to be improved, as some of the leftover waste cannot be possibly separated into what is usable and not usable, partly due to the incredible mixture of material that can be found in this category. The large amount of plastic waste is also a problem, and an increasing amount of measures are being implemented on part of supermarkets and other institutions to reduce plastic waste.

For people who are new to the city as for long-time residents alike, the Munich waste management company Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb München (AWM) provides information about the waste separation system, such as leaflets, posters, and stickers. These are available in several languages and you can download or order them on the AWM website.


Source for this feature: Die große Müll-Lüge: Warum wird in München so viel Abfall verbrannt?

 

TUM Accommodation Service

If you are planning to leave Munich in a while and are staying in a private accommodation that could possibly be rented out again to other international guests, please send an e-mail to the TUM Accommodation Service.

The team of TUM International Center wishes everyone leaving a good continuation of your research and hope to welcome you back here someday.

 

 

TUM Research Alumni Network

Before leaving Munich, do not forget to join the TUM Research Alumni Network. In this way, you will remain part of the international academic community of the Technical University of Munich. Also, do not miss to join the TUM Research Alumni Gallery and thus show your enduring affiliation to our institution.

 

 

Mentoring for Scientists 

The Mentoring for Scientists program is designed for international Research Alumni and current guest scientists of TUM. It supports PhD students and post-docs in research and research-related matters. If you want to share your knowledge or learn from experienced colleagues, you can either apply for a mentor or a mentee during your stay at TUM.

 

 

 

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