On April 29, 2026, the TUM Gender Equality Office (TUM GEO) will have its own booth at the “Market of Opportunities” during TUM Sustainability Day on the Garching Campus. The team cordially invites everyone interested to stop by, join the conversation, and learn more about the connection between gender equality and sustainable development at the Technical University of Munich.

The booth will focus on the question of what role gender equality plays as a central dimension of social sustainability. Visitors will gain insights into current projects, initiatives, and key topics at TUM GEO and can learn how gender equality work specifically contributes to the university’s sustainable development.

Exchange, Insights, and Networking

The booth offers a space for informal exchange and networking: Students, researchers, and staff have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and learn about ways to get involved in the area of gender equality and diversity.

Visit the TUM Gender Equality Office at Sustainability Day, talk with the team, and discover how gender equality actively contributes to sustainable development at TUM.

Program at the TUM GEO Booth

A varied program with interactive activities and opportunities for conversation awaits visitors at the booth:

Starting at 12:00 PM – Ongoing Activities

• Interactive World Map: Where are you from?
• Hands-on activity: Why is diversity important for sustainable development?
• Self-assessment: Online bias test to reflect on your own thought patterns

12:30–1:00 PM – Meet & Talk

Open discussion with:

• Prof. Donna Ankerst (CIT, Vice Dean of Talent Management & Diversity)
• Prof. Johannes Fottner (ED, Vice Dean of Talent Management & Diversity)
• Dr. Daniela Schwarz (TUM Gender Equality Officer)
• Dr. Ann-Kathrin Goldbach (ED Gender Equality Officer)

1:00–1:30 PM – Privilege Game

Interactive format for reflecting on privilege and social structures

2:00–2:30 PM – Meet & Talk

Open discussion with:

• Prof. Claudia Peus (TUM Senior Vice President of Talent Management & Diversity, until 2:15 PM)
• Prof. Karen Alim (NAT, Vice Dean of Talent Management & Diversity)
• Dr. Daniela Schwarz (TUM Gender Equality Officer)
• Dr. Ann-Kathrin Goldbach (ED Gender Equality Officer)

2:30–4:00 PM – Tell the World

Send greetings from TUM to the world – a creative hands-on activity for all visitors

Starting at 4:00 PM – Ongoing activities

• Writing messages and postcards as part of the hands-on activities

Joint Commitment to Diversity and Sustainability

TUM GEO’s participation takes place in close cooperation with the Gender and Diversity Offices of the

• TUM School of Engineering and Design

• TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology

• TUM School of Life Sciences

• TUM School of Natural Sciences

• TUM School of Medicine and Health

as well as the Diversity & Inclusion Office. Together, they highlight the intersection of equality, diversity, and sustainability at TUM.

Part of TUM Sustainability Day

TUM Sustainability Day is an open festival format that brings together members of the TUM community and external partners to present and further explore sustainable developments in research, teaching, and society. A diverse program featuring workshops, lectures, and interactive sessions invites you to get involved.

The detailed program and information about the booth (including a map and booth number) will be published shortly.

Participation in the TUM Sustainability Day 2026 is free of charge and does not require registration.