To better develop and implement our projects, the School has established a Talent Management and Diversity Council (TMD Council), which includes representatives of staff, professors and students, as well as our women's and gender equality officer(s) and people representing disabled persons (meeting twice a year). 

Our long-term target is an improved level of information related to all matters concerning career development, gender and diversity.

Current members of the TMD Council

Vice Dean TMD
Prof. Karen Alim

Contact person TMD
Dr. Robert Reich

Equal Opportunity Officers
Prof. Patrick Rinke, Dr. Claudia Schmidt, Dr. Zeynep Ökten

Disabled persons representative
Martin Schellerer

Scientific personal
Dr. Markus Drees, Dr. Martin Haslbeck

Staff supporting scientific personal
Richard Wetzel

Doctoral students
Paula Neumann

Students
Christine Sauerer, Ole Fleischhauer

Tenture Track professors
Prof. Ellen Fogh

Managing Director NAT
PD Dr. Joachim Diener

Frequent guests: Dr. Sara Gutkin (Women in Chemistry Initiative), Nathalie Rinne (Appointments und Onboarding), Dr. Johannes Wiedersich (Graduate Center Physics), PD Dr. Alexander Pöthig (Managing Director CRC), Dr. Philipp Höffer von Loewenfeld (Study Administration Physics)

Illnesses, last-minute appointments and commitments outside of core care hours often present parents with a major challenge. We are happy to support you with the following offers of flexible childcare: nurseries and family rooms, changing tables, and quiet rooms or breastfeeding facilities.

An overview of our offers can be found on the site child care. 

Information on booking can be found on the following intranet of the TUM School of Natural Sciences, in the space for Talent Management und Diversity.

Here you can find information, advice and services relating to the compatibility of career or study and family life at TUM. We can provide you with initial information, and we are happy to refer you to our TUM colleagues and network partners

Further information can be found on the page study and work with family.

Our aim is to enable equal and independent participation in studies and student life. We provide support and advice in special life situations: amongst others disability, chronic illness, top-class sport. More information can be found here. 

You can book our children’s rooms in Chemistry and Physics via tmd@nat.tum.de. In addition, we have a dedicated quiet room in the Chemistry building.

Newsletter Staff Unit Diversity & Inclusion incl. TUM Family Service

Each issue covers important topics around diversity, work-life balance and caring for loved ones to strengthen our TUM community. Find out more about current information, relevant dates, inspiring stories and opportunities to engage with topics that are important to you.

You can find the latest issues at the following link: https://www.zv.tum.de/en/diversity/staff-unit-diversity-inclusion/newsletter/ 

What to do in an emergency at the university? Ensuring personal safety is the number-one priority on all TUM campuses in the event of an emergency or safety incident. We do all we can to avoid or mitigate any negative impacts.

Infos NAT

Infos TUM

Compliance upholds the integrity and transparency of the Technical University of Munich (TUM). As part of TUM Good Governance, the TUM Compliance Office (TUM CO) supports the Vice President Compliance in the TUM Board of Management.

The TUM CO is accountable for the TUM Codes of Conduct, which offer principles regarding fundraising activities, collaborations with partners from industry and academia and Faculty Recruitment, the Bylaw of Good Scientific Practice and Procedures in Cases of Academic Misconduct (TUM-SGwP), and the TUM Respect Guide as a commitment to a respectful university culture and acts as contact pursuant § 13 AGG (General Act on Equal Treatment).

Sexual harassment / sexualised violence

Section 3 (4) AGG serves as the starting point for the definition of "sexual harassment". According to this, sexual harassment is "unwanted conduct" that "has the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of the person concerned, in particular if it creates an intimidating, hostile, humiliating, degrading or offensive environment".

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science draws global attention to the importance of equal opportunities, visibility, and diversity in research and technology. To mark the occasion, a TUM professor, female students, and the daughter of a professor from Canada share their thoughts at TUM. They offer their personal perspectives on what science means to them, what paths have shaped them, and what future they see in it. Their voices show that science thrives on curiosity, courage, and different perspectives — across generations.

This e-learning online course is designed for reviewers and committee members of the DFG, who help select the best projects in competitive procedures.
It provides guidance on avoiding bias – applicable to peer review, examinations, appointment, and selection processes.
The course is open to all interested participants.

Estimated completion time: approx. 45 minutes

Link to the DFG e-learning course

In light of the increasing psychological strain in today’s working environment, the Occupational Psychological Service of TUM offers comprehensive support and counseling on psychosocial matters.

The service is not limited to work-related challenges but also explicitly includes personal difficulties, as these can significantly affect professional well-being and performance.

For confidential and individualized counseling, please feel free to contact the persons listed below.

Your contacts in Munich, Garching, Weihenstephan and Heilbronn

Phone number Garching: 089/289-14550

The psychiatric crisis service provides immediate psychiatric assistance to citizens of Upper Bavaria. By calling 0800 / 655 3000, people in mental crises, those affected and relatives can receive qualified advice and support.