Women of TUM is an inclusive and dynamic network that is rapidly growing and connects women* across disciplines and borders. With over 19,000 students, 130 professors, and 40,000 alumnae, the network provides a platform for exchange and inspiration.
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Celebrating 15 Years of Women of TUM
Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges
On April 10, 2024, the Women of TUM network celebrated its 15th anniversary. The anniversary celebration offered plenty of inspiration, exchange and networking opportunities for women at TUM.
TUM Alumna Hannah Samira Schmidt erklärt, wie die Themen Mental, Physical und Gut Health miteinander zusammenhängen können und gibt in ihrem Talk für die Women of TUM persönliche Tipps für ein gesünderes Leben.
In her talk and subsequent Q&A session, Prof. Dr. Andrea Büttner addresses gender disparities in science leadership roles and top management structures, and shares her experiences.
Mentoring-Tandem Tsvetana Marinova and Samiddha Mukherjee
“Ours is an extraordinary friendship”
The two TUM Alumnae have developed a friendship that goes far beyond a conventional mentorship. Together, they are now launching an event series at TUM.
There’s no climate demonstration and no Earth Day taking place without TUM alumna Nikita Jayswal. With admirable power, the young engineer is avidly campaigning for greater sustainability.
In order to be a full-time actress Dr. Maria Furtwängler has taken off the white doctor’s coat for good. But the contents of her medical studies at TUM still influence her self-conception.
Are you working in an exciting field and want to share your experiences with the Women of TUM? Or are you a student who would like to organize a meetup for women on a specific topic? Reach out to us. We look forward to your ideas!
Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus took over the patronage of the Women of TUM in 2019. She holds the Chair of Research and Science Management at TUM and was appointed Senior Vice President for Talent Management and Diversity in 2017. Since 2019, she is also the Founding Director of the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning. Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus was included in the list of “Germany’s Most Inspiring Women” in 2020.
On her professional journey, she has learned a great deal from inspiring women. A message from a manager continues to resonate with her:
“Stay true to yourself. Don’t be pressured into a career or job. Don’t make career decisions based solely on money, status, or title.”
Dr. Hannemor Keidel is the Founding Patron of the Women of TUM (2009-2019). A political scientist and TUM Alumna (PhD 1973), she became TUM’s first female Vice President in 2000, responsible for international relations and the alumni network. In 2011, she took on the new role of Vice President for Talent Management and Diversity, and in 2014 she was appointed the President’s Representative for the Hochschule für Politik, shaping its strategic reorientation.
Dr. Hannemor Keidel attributes her success at the University to her perseverance:
“I have learned to always maintain my curiosity and to occasionally also be willing to take a stand for something and fight for it.”
