Information regarding Covid-19
How to get in touch with the Welcome Services
team
Since March 18, 2020, the Technical University
of Munich has been working under restricted operations to limit the
spread of the coronavirus. 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 e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation and
understanding.
Spouse & Partner Community on the online
platform Slack
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
or 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
KVR and immigration office closed
Please note that the KVR and the
immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) are closed due to the current
pandemic. As of May 4, the restrictions will be loosened a bit and it
will be possible again to visit the KVR if you have an appointment.
Wearing mouth-nose masks is mandatory, and the minimum distance
requirement of 1.50 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. Due
to the current situation, TUM decided to extend all working contracts of
third country internationals that can provide TUM HR with the necessary
confirmation from KVR by September 30, 2020 – even if a new residence
permit cannot be presented because the current one maintains its validity
for the time being.
Welcome
Services Events
We regret to inform you that due to
the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic, the upcoming Cultural Program
event had to be cancelled.
TUM Webinars and Online Events
Tuesday, May 5
 TUM Webinar: Convincing CVs for PhD
students and postdocs
Rarely do the career paths of PhD
students and postdocs fit into standard CV templates. Research, projects,
publications and much more need to be included in a concise manner on a
very few pages. In the webinar Convincing CVs for PhD students and postdocs, you will learn different ways to
present your personal skills and experiences.
When: 10 – 11 a.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Tuesday, May 12
 TUM Webinar: Efficient job hunting
for PhD students and postdocs
Transitioning into industry after
completing your PhD can be a daunting task, especially for candidates
with interdisciplinary backgrounds. In the webinar Efficient job hunting for PhD students and
postdocs,
you will be introduced to resources helping you research possible
careers, job markets and employers. You will learn about the importance
of using the correct key words and how to optimize your search.
When: 10 – 11 a.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Wednesday, May 13
TUM Webinar: How do I create a
compelling self-marketing strategy? (in German)
Companies place diverse demands on
young professionals. There are special key qualifications that are often
required. It is advisable to acquire these skills in the first few years
of your career so that you can shape your subsequent career development
positively. In the webinar Wie erstelle ich eine überzeugende
Selfmarketing-Strategie?, we show skills that are particularly important
and how you can learn them.
When: 10 – 11 a.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Thursday, May 14
 TUM Webinar: Adventure digital
leading (in German)
A group of specialists in management
positions has established itself among the TUM Alumni, who meet regularly
and maintain collegial exchange. Not only professionals, but also
inexperienced people who have recently taken on a management role can
benefit from talks to like-minded people. A special plus of our
webinar Abenteuer Führung digital: You are invited to share your own
topics, e.g. managing employees or sudden challenges. So come along and
join us!
When: 6:15 – 8 p.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Wednesday, May 20
 TUM Webinar: Job perspectives in
Germany
You are working towards your TUM
degree and are thinking about starting your career in Germany? Gathering
information about the German job market is now key: What options do you
have? How do you successfully land a job? In the webinar Job perspectives in Germany you will be introduced to
international TUM alumni who have been working in Germany for a couple of
years. They will join us via live-video to present their job and career
path and answer any question you may have.
When: 6 – 7 p.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Monday, May 25
 TUM Webinar: Reflecting your personal career plan
After some time on the job market,
it is essential to reflect on your journey so far and to reconsider
whether you are on the right track towards a fulfilling career. Are your
priorities being met in your current job? Are you still learning and
growing? What can you do if this is not the case? Stay in the same field
or company or move on, maybe even go abroad? Which of your many
opportunities aligns best with your values, with your ideas of a “great”
career and a successful work-life-balance? The webinar Reflecting your personal career plan will help you reflect on your
personal goals and needs and work out strategies that lead to a
successful and lasting career.
When: 6 – 7 p.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Wednesday, May 27
 TUM Webinar: Occupational fields in focus – data science and
data analytics
Vijay Pravin Maharajan, who holds a
Master’s degree in electrical engineering and information technology, is
an experienced data analytics expert, working with Siemens Mobility AG in
Munich. In the webinar Occupational fields in focus – data science and
data analytics, he will speak about his specializations in big data analytics,
data science, data visualization, machine learning and artificial
intelligence and gives insights into relevant career opportunities in
Germany.
When: 6 – 7 p.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Wednesday, May 27
 Women of TUM online after-work:
Trends in green building
As part of this Women of TUM online after-work, TUM Alumna Christina Risinger will
speak about her projects and explain what we as renters and consumers can
do to live more ecologically. There will also be plenty of time for you
to ask personal questions and share your own experiences. Christina Risinger
graduated with a Bachelor in Architecture from TUM and has since worked
in the area of sustainable building. In her current position, she
develops pioneering passive houses including landlord-to-tenant
electricity supply and mobility sharing concepts. She also works on
adapting circular economy ideas to the construction industry.
When: 7 – 8 p.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
External Webinars
Thursday, May 14
 AMIGA Webinar: German insurance
system – How to simplify the complicated
AMIGA, the career service for
international professionals by the city of Munich, is currently offering
their workshops online. The webinar German insurance system – How to simplify the
complicated will give an overview of the most important insurances for expats
in Germany and demonstrates how the social systems works and how you can
make the most of it. The seminar takes place online and will be held in
English. After registering, you will receive an e-mail with the link to
the video conference and further information on the process.
When: 6 – 8 p.m.
Price:
Free
Register here
Wednesday, May 20
 AMIGA Webinar: Be your own boss –
How to start a business in Germany
If you are self-employed or if you
are planning to become an entrepreneur the webinar Be your own boss – How to start a business in
Germany
might be of interest to you. The first part will give information on work
and residence permits for founders of non-EU citizens. In the second
part, the founding process, the financing and the legal forms, as well as
offers of the Social Impact Lab Munich will be discussed. The seminar
takes place online and will be held in English. Registration is mandatory
and should be done for both parts separately. After registering, you will
receive an e-mail with the link to the video conference and further
information on the process.
When: Part 1: 5 – 6 p.m.; Part 2: 6:30 –
8 p.m
Price:
Free
Register here
Recommendations for Digital Events
 The Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is not just a museum, it is more of
a public learning laboratory where you can explore the world through
science, art and human perception. Even though it is located in San
Francisco and currently closed, you will still be able to explore their
exciting collection of at-home activities via their online experiences or
their educational resources, where they also provide online teaching and
learning tools. Via their online toolbox for instance, you can explore
the science of viruses and how they impact us. Try their free online
learning resources that can be easily implemented at home or wherever you
are.
 NASA at home – for kids and families
NASA at home engages you in the
agency’s discoveries, research, and exploration from around the world and
across the universe – all from the comfort of your own home. It offers educational
and entertaining resources and activities for adults and kids alike such
as a broad variety of videos, podcasts, e-books, DIY-projects and virtual
tours, which include the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope and
International Space Station, as well as an app that puts you in the
pilot’s seat of a NASA aircraft. NASA at home also features ongoing opportunities
to interact and hear from agency experts and provides access to formal
lesson plans, amazing imageries and stories about how science and
exploration help the world.
 The world at home
All trips are cancelled and many of
you might be frustrated or sad about a missed vacation. Travelling might
not be possible at the moment but you will still be able to discover
incredible experiences from around the world with the new initiative The world at home. Professional guides are sharing
their tours and bring some exciting activities and top attractions
directly home to you. From remote tours, to great galleries or virtual
cook-a-longs, you will be able to try the world’s best things online now.
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Typically Munich
 Bicycle rules and regulations
Did you know that a grand total of 65 biking lanes have turned Munich
into one of Germany’s most bike friendly cities? And there are more and bigger routes planned for the future. The city of
Munich is continuously working on making cycling in the city even more
attractive to encourage more citizens to use the bike. Just on April
28, the new road traffic regulations came into force, also introducing
new street signs that give cyclists more freedom and security.
Currently, stretching for about
1,200 kilometers, the biking lanes add greatly to the city’s quality of
life, eco-friendliness and ease of getting around. Cycling is fun,
healthy and might often be the fastest way to get around the city. Especially during times like
this, cycling gains importance in means of transportation. Therefore,
it is advisable that you familiarize yourself with some of the general rules and expectations that are particular to our
local biking culture.
The bike paths are usually
distinctively labelled with a white bicycle logo as well as a line that
runs along the lane, separating it from the street and the pedestrian
area. For additional guidance, you can keep a lookout for one of the
rectangular signs, also marked with a bicycle logo, each one pointing
to a maximum of three attractive locations and city highlights nearby.
These can be reached easily by further cycling along the lane and
following the directions shown on any of the further signs encountered
on the way. It is definitely a relief that in Germany, bikers are able
to call these paths their own and therefore ‘stay in their lane’, as no
other vehicle or pedestrian has the right to make equal use of them.
Another key regulation to keep in mind is that despite the use of
headphones not being explicitly forbidden, any music or in-ear
conversation should not compromise the biker’s ability to hear what is
going on around him or her. So make sure to keep your headphone sound
at a moderate level! It is also strongly recommended to wear a helmet
while on your bike. Functioning lights are mandatory and should be
attached to the front- and backside of the bicycle and switched on as
soon as it gets dark. If you are about to make a turn to the left or to
the right, while cycling, it is advisable to signal this intention by
stretching out your hand and pointing towards the direction that you
are intending to go.
Parking your bike is generally
free but take care of signs such as Fahrräder abstellen verboten. For
adults, it is forbidden to cycle on the pedestrian sidewalk, whereas it
is obligatory for children below eight years. Also always ride your
bike sober as you could even risk losing your driver´s license. There
are specifically designated areas for bicycles in trains, S-Bahn or U-Bahn that can be used at any time unless
rush-hour. Please note that you might have to buy a ticket depending on
the size of the vehicle. An exciting window of freedom opens up for
bikers between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m., as the city center’s pedestrian zones
then become freely accessible, allowing them to roam around. However,
it remains essential to be respectful towards any pedestrians that
remain there, and to have them retain their priority rights.
Notes
TUM Language Center
All TUM Language Center courses are offered
online in the summer semester 2020. The program is published in TUMonline.
For further information and special offers please visit the TUM Language
Center website.
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 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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