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Information regarding Covid-19
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How
to get in touch with the Welcome Services team
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Since March 18,
2020, the Technical University of Munich has been working under
restricted operations to limit the spread of coronavirus. From June 2,
2020, on-campus operations for our employees have been resumed. The
current safety regulations continue to apply. Please find the official
information on the university lockdown on the TUM website.
Kindly note that all face-to-face services including the personal
submission of documents are currently suspended until further notice.
We are happy to offer you online consultation. You can still reach us via telephone
and email. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Spouse
& Partner Community on the online platform Slack
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We
are regularly posting updates on our news community on Slack for your
spouse or partner regarding new online programs such as live streams,
webinars, online workshops, sport and kids’ activities as well as good
articles or blogs dealing with the current situation. If your spouse or
partner hasn’t joined us on Slack yet, they are very welcome to do so
now. Please understand that this platform is a service for the spouses
and partners of international postdocs and researchers only.
To
the Welcome Services News community
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KVR
and immigration office
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Please note that the KVR and the immigration office
(Ausländerbehörde) are open again, but by appointment only. Wearing
mouth-nose masks is mandatory and the minimum distance requirement of
1.5 meters also applies. For those of you whose visa or residence
titles are going to expire soon, please see the website
of the City of Munich with all
relevant information.
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Welcome Services Events
Saturday,
September 19
 Cultural Program: Visiting the Fuggerei in Augsburg
We have
decided to relaunch our cultural program from September onwards under the
given restrictions made by the government. Our first excursion after the
break will take us to the Fuggerei
in Augsburg, the oldest social housing
project in the world, which was donated by Jakob Fugger in 1521. Join us
as we discover the history behind the founding and the development on a
guided tour. Afterwards, there will be time to explore the city center
with the possibility to stop at local cafés for refreshments.
Meeting place: Hauptbahnhof München
How to get there: Route planner via Google maps
Time:
9:30 a.m.
Price: Free
Please note that we are fully booked
but you can still register via email for the waiting list until
September 4, 2020.
TUM Events
Wednesday, September 23
 TUM Mentoring Network online event: Ethics & Business –
Do intelligent algorithms have morals?
Maintaining
social responsibility, ethical management and moral action is a difficult
balancing act in a digitalized world that lives more and more from social
scoring. In her talk, TUM Alumna Prof. Dr. Kerstin Prechel will discuss how
intelligent algorithms shape society and the advantages and risks they
bring for humankind. She will provide an
introduction on how Artificial Intelligence influences our lives and how
to classify this from a business and ethics perspective. Kerstin Prechel
will explain this by the social scoring systems supporting different
areas of life ranging from credit approval, child welfare to predictive
policing and judgement in international settings. Afterwards, there will
be time to discuss, ask questions, and exchange ideas in the network.
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Price:
Free
Register
here
External Webinars
Tuesday, September 22
ZAV online workshop: Recognition in Germany
The online
workshops of the Virtual Welcome Center of the Central International
Placement Service (ZAV) address highly qualified international
professionals and take place every month. Module one will give you an
overview of Germany and its labor market, visa regulations as well as
wages, taxes, and social benefit programs. Module two will discuss the
recognition of foreign professional qualifications, which is an important
point when searching for a job in Germany.
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Registration: Please
complete the application form on the website
Wednesday, September
30
 AMIGA, ReDI Munich, and FiBS webinar – Lateral entry into
the IT sector for international talents
The project
AMIGA (Active Migrants in the Local Labor Market) supports highly
qualified professionals of international origin for a career in Munich by
offering seminars, job cafés, and more. In this joint
event of AMIGA with ReDI Munich and FiBS, you can find out about your possibilities to enter the
local IT sector. The event takes place online and will be held in
English. After registering, you will receive an email with the link to
the video conference and further information on the process.
Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Events
In & Around Munich
Saturday, September 5
 Let’s swap: Living more consciously in Freising
With a
critical look at our consumer behavior and the goal of a more conscious
handling of our possessions, the Katholisches
Kreisbildungswerk Freising wants to
set an example with its first ‘swap things’ event. To participate, you
can bring well-preserved and functioning things such as dishes, mirrors,
clocks, lamps, books, and kitchen supplies in the morning and exchange
them for other goods in the afternoon. Please only take as much as two
hands can carry. The leftovers will be returned or donated to Caritas.
After registration, you will receive more detailed information about the
process and the organizer’s hygiene concept. The event takes place only
in case of good weather.
Location:
Katholisches Kreisbildungswerk Freising – Klostergarten, Kammergasse
16
How to get there: Route planner via Google maps
Time: 1 –
4 p.m.
Price: Free
Register
here
Wednesday, September 9 – Sunday, September 13
 Wine festival
At the Musikalisches
Weinfest im Herbst, you can expect great
concerts, culinary delights, and exquisite wines from the Palatinate,
Franconia, and Austria. The vintners are on site to answer questions,
give tips – and, of course, for wine tastings. Regional bands and young
upcoming artists ensure a good festive atmosphere on the stage.
Location:
Seebühne im Westpark, Westendstr. 300
How to get there: Route planner via Google maps
Time: Wednesday to
Friday: 4 – 11 p.m. / Saturday & Sunday: 2 – 11 p.m.
Price: Free
Friday, September 11
 CubaBoarisch 2.0
Whether
Salsa, Son, or Landler – Leo Meixner, former singer of the Germany-wide
celebrated CubaBoarisch, comes from Bavaria, but also grew up musically
in Cuba due to his many trips there. As the youngest member of his own
band, CubaBoarisch
2.0, he brings a breath of fresh air and a
juvenile influence from pop and rap to the stage. Also on board: the
beloved singer Yinet. As a duo, the two let their Cuban and Bavarian
souls merge.
Location: Gasteig, Rosenheimer Str. 5,
81667 München
How to get there: Route planner via Google maps
Time: 5
p.m.
Price: Free
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
 OPENART
On the
weekend of September 11 to 13, 2020, the Munich galleries of contemporary
art will start the ‘autumn of art’ with the 32nd edition of OPENART. 46 Galleries and 28 institutions and museums present
photos, sculptures, paintings, drawings, videos, installations, and other
works from their current exhibitions. The participating galleries are
spread across the entire city and invite you to find out about new trends
in contemporary art.
Location:
Numerous galleries, museums, and institutions in Munich
Time:
Friday: 7 – 9 p.m. / Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Price: Free
but guided tours are charged
Thursday, September 17
 Career Day Munich
At the Munich Career Day, you will be able to meet representatives of numerous
companies and therefore can find out about entry opportunities in
general, but also speak directly to the personnel decision-makers about
open job offers. Several campaigns, lectures, and workshops take place
free of charge throughout the day. Get a professional 20-minute on-site
coaching or have your application portfolio checked by experts. Take part
in a professional photo shooting and enjoy numerous presentations on the
topics of applications, jobs, and careers.
Location:
Zenith, Lilienthalallee 29, 80939 München
How to get there: Route planner via Google maps
Time: 10
a.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: Free
Please register
here
Sunday, September 20
 Play festival on World Children's Day
More space
and time to play! That’s the motto of the Munich event for World Children's Day 2020.
Children from five years and their families are invited to a fantastic
day full of fun games. You can expect many activities such as moving
games, sporty actions, creative workshops, circus, theater, music, and
much more. The number of participants is limited, therefore there may be
waiting times. There will no food and beverages offered for sale but you
are welcome to bring your own snacks. Please make sure to also bring your
cloth face mask.
Location:
Kulturzentrum 2411, Blodigstr. 4, Wiese hinter dem Kulturzentrum (Dülfer-
/ Linkstraße),
Wiese beim Abenteuerspielplatz ABIX, Weitlstr. 125
How to get there: Route planner via Google maps
Time: 2 –
6 p.m.
Price: Free
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Typically Munich
 Hiking
Munich
is an excellent location for trekking in the Alps, as you have
mountains, valleys, lush green meadows, crystal-clear streams, and
lakes at your doorstep. So no wonder, hiking is a popular leisure
activity in Bavaria to enjoy a spectacular nature and get refreshed on
the weekends.
A
diverse range of tracks can be reached from the city within a bit over
an hour and even by public transportation. Many paths of the Alps were
originally used by cattle drovers, bandits, and the military. Nowadays,
they are well organized, carefully signposted, and more accessible
thanks to a network of mountain refuges or alpine huts so you don’t
have to carry a whole lot of gear or food when setting off for a hike.
Most mountains are also surrounded by lakes, so hikes can easily be
combined with a refreshing swim.
If
you are new to hiking, you can start with shorter routes that are
manageable in a couple of hours. However, please always check the
weather conditions before setting out, to make sure you know your route
and your abilities and carry suitable emergency supplies.
Below
you can find some daytrip hikes that are close to Munich and quite
moderate.
At
Lake Tegernsee you can find some really nice and easy tracks that are
suitable for all hikers. The Riederstein,
for instance, is one of the most popular peaks for summer and winter
hikes. On its summit, there is a small chapel and you have a stunning
view. The one-hour ascent is pleasant to walk and therefore an ideal
short hike for the whole family. It leads past the Riedersteinhaus am
Galaun where you can enjoy a delicious Bavarian lunch.
Neureuth is
another wonderful short hike. The ascent will take approximately one
hour and you can either take the well-developed forest road or the
steep path up. At the top, the Berggasthof Neureuth and an amazing view
will be waiting for you. Both tracks can be started from Tegernsee
train station.
The
Herzogstand is
a classic trail that is a bit more challenging. The hiking trail up
takes about two hours and begins at the Herzogstandbahn parking lot. A
serpentine route will lead you uphill to the Herzogstand hut with a
spectacular view of the Walchensee, Karwendel, the Wetterstein range,
and the Tirolean mountains. The route continues about 30 minutes past
Martinskopf peak through a mountain pine forest to the Herzogstand’s
summit cross and to the wooden pavilion.
The
Blomberg is
a family friendly mountain with a great view of Starnberger See,
Ammersee, and the Isar Valley. There are more than 20 kilometers of
hiking trails offering tracks for every age and fitness level. It also
features Germany’s longest summer toboggan
run, with more than 1,200 meters of track which is a fun alternative to
get down the mountain. Hiking at the Blomberg is possible in summer and
winter. There are two summer toboggan runs and a climbing forest.
The
Brauneck,
Lenggries area between Loisach and Isar is one of the most
beautiful excursion destinations in the Bavarian Alpine uplands and
features many hiking trails. There are also many mountain inns offering
wonderful views and delicious food. And if you are looking for more
than hiking, it offers ideal conditions for climbing or paragliding,
and hang-gliding.
Notes
TUM
Knowledge Base Leadership & Teamwork
The TUM Knowledge
Base Leadership & Teamwork presents
a collection of useful and research-based resources where you will find
free content and webinars to navigate the current situation. Find out
how to lead virtual teams, how to thrive at working from home, and how
to reboot your mental resources.
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 email to the TUM Accommodation Service.
The team of the TUM Global & Alumni Office 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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