Women of TUM

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.

The 15th Women of TUM Talk 2025, themed “Fierce and Fearless,” brought together female students, alumnae, scientists, and employees for an inspiring event. The speakers were (from left to right) TUM Alumna Dr. Anna Magdalena Hepp, TUM Women's Representative Dr. Daniela Schwarz, TUM Professor Dr. Carina Baer de Oliveira Mann, and TUM Alumna Dr. Aledia Bilali (Picture: Astrid Eckert/TUM).

Join our community, connect at our meetups, be inspired by our speakers, or contribute with your own event. We look forward to having you!

All members of the TUM community are warmly welcome at our events!

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Women of TUM Events

Marina Wittenzellner (Foto: Karin Heidmeier)

20 May

Stabil in stürmischen Zeiten – Wie wir selbst bei größten Herausforderungen gesund und wirksam bleiben

Workshop/Seminar,Online

Erhalten Sie wertvolle Impulse, praktische Strategien und neue Perspektiven, die Ihre Resilienz nachhaltig stärken.

Referentin: TUM Alumna Dr. Martina Kolb, Foto: Mathias Völzke

16 Jun

Erfolgreich und mit Freude im Team zusammenarbeiten: Impulse und Methoden aus der New Work Bewegung

Lecture,TUM Campus München

Erfahren Sie, wie Sie als Team Ihre Zusammenarbeit reflektieren und verbessern können, und erhalten Sie Tipps und Impulse für eine gute Teamdynamik.

Referentin: TUM Alumna & Coach Nina Feustel-Durst, Foto: Marek Beier

8 Jul

Recognising and Conquering Impostor Syndrome (in German)

Lecture,Online

How to overcome self-doubt and celebrate yourself and your achievements.

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18 Nov

Leadership Skills for Young Professionals and Doctoral Candidates: Learn, Ask & Connect

Netzwerkevent,TUM Campus München

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Women of TUM Talk 2026

Closing the Gap

Stories of Choice, Challenge, and Change

At the big Women of TUM Talk on March 17, 2026, TUM Alumnae and professors talked about their individual career paths. The focus was on key milestones, decision-making processes, and transitions that have had a significant impact on their careers.

Watch the recap

TUM Women Stories

Picture: Magdalena Jooß/TUM.

ESA reserve astronaut Amelie Schoenenwald

“Dreams are attainable”

TUM alumna Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald could become the first female German astronaut in space.

Picture: private

Professor Ying Zhang

“Doing my doctorate at TUM was an unforgettable time“

For her doctorate, Ying Zhang went all the way from China to Munich. She initiated the Women of TUM Network together with other female TUM Alumni.

Picture: Astrid Eckert/TUM.

Silke Maurer – Manager with heart and soul

“I’ve learned a great deal from my international teams”

She emboldens people to deliberately embrace challenges in order to broaden their horizons.

Picture: Beres/TUM

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.

Picture: Private

TUM Ambassador Maya Schuldiner

„Science must be family-friendly“

In her lab in Israel, TUM Ambassador Maya Schuldiner believes that true gender equality is of great importance.

Picture: Private

Sustainability expert Nikita Jayswal

“I am a problem solver”

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.

Picture: Magdalena Jooss/TUM

Actress Maria Furtwängler

„I am a feminist who started late“

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.

Picture: Astrid Eckert/TUM

Engagement

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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!

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Highlights Women of TUM

Patron Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus

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.”

More about Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus

Founding Patron Dr. Hannemor Keidel

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.”

More about Dr. Hannemor Keidel

TUM Services for Women

Gender Equality Office

Contact

Picture: Astrid Eckert/TUM

Verena Holzapfel

Women of TUM Network

+49 89 289 22434
womenoftum@tum.de

Alumni & Career Team