Here are the essential details you need to know:
Date: 27th of September 2023
Time: Entrance starts at 7:00 PM
Venue: Mathematics Informatics Building, Boltzmannstr. 3, 85748 Garching bei München
Program:

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Registration and mingling

The grand entrance awaits you! Come prepared to mingle, meet fellow doctoral candidates and let your research glow while networking.

6:00 – 10:00 p.m. – TUMblue food trucks

The first 1,000 attendees receive a food voucher to be redeemed at one of three delicious food trucks. First come, first serve – so make sure to join early on!

7:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Opening ceremony and keynote

We’ll warm up together and listen to what our keynote speaker (tbd) has to say.

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Science Communication Competition “Let your research glow!”

Prepare to be captivated by the talents of our featured doctoral candidates at the Science Communication Competition. Three minutes to convey a message – and three rules: 1. Be creative! 2. Be entertaining! 3. Anything that you can carry on stage is allowed! (3b. No PowerPoint!)

8:30 – 10:00 p.m. – Live Music at Main Stage

It’s time to let loose and groove to the beats that will fill the air. We have a sensational lineup of live music to keep you on your feet and dance the night away.

10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. – DJ set

Our DJ stage fires up and moves TUMblue 2024 to the next level! We’ll keep it coming with our amazing beats, light setup and glow features.

03:06 a.m. – Exclusive TUMblue U-Bahn service to Sendlinger Tor

Good to know:

🍔 Free food for first thousand attendees: In addition to the event itself, food trucks will be present to provide a variety of delicious options for attendees. As an added perk, we are offering coupons for free food to the first thousand people who attend.

🍺 Free drinks: We have you covered with complimentary drinks to enhance the overall experience and create a welcoming atmosphere for attendees.

💰 Cocktails: Please remember to bring some cash with you, as we’ll also be offering an array of tantalizing cocktails and long drinks for purchase. Your taste buds are in for a treat!

🎤 Science Communication Competition: Take part in our Science Communication Competition and show an amazing audience of peers what you are working on for your dissertation! Three minutes to convey a message – and three rules: 1. Be creative! 2. Be entertaining! 3. Anything that you can carry on stage is allowed! (3b. No PowerPoint!) The winner is in for an attractive prize so reach out if you’d like to be featured: gc-tumblue@gs.tum.de

🚄 Exclusive U-Bahn service: To enhance the convenience of attending TUMblue in Garching, we have arranged a special U-Bahn service exclusively for the event. This U-Bahn will leave Garching Forschungszentrum at 3:06 am towards Sendlinger Tor, ensuring smooth and efficient travel from the event to your home. Please remember to carry a valid MVG ticket for the journey.

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. – Welcome

2:15 – 3:00 p.m. – Keynote by Prof. Dr. Alena Buyx: “Science in the Spotlight: Embracing the Public Discourse”

Join Prof. Dr. med. Alena Buyx, a renowned Professor of Ethics in Medicine and Health Technologies and Director of the Institute for the History and Ethics of Medicine (IGEM) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). She will share her insights on effectively communicating science to the public, based on her extensive experience in medical ethics and her tenure as Chair of the German Ethics Council. This keynote will delve into the responsibilities researchers have in engaging with public discourse, addressing the growing hostility towards science, and responding constructively to criticism.

3:00 – 3:45 p.m. – Coffee break with Graduate Centers

Take a break, enjoy a coffee and network your colleagues. In addition, you can visit the dedicated stands representing the Graduate Centers. These information points offer doctoral candidates a chance to interact directly with representatives from their respective Graduate Centers, ask questions, gather essential information, and discover the various resources and support services available.

3:45 – 4:45 p.m. – Compact workshops

Participate in our 60-minute workshops for an in-depth exploration of topics that interest you. Whether you’re looking to successfully complete your doctorate or enhance valuable transferable skills for your future career, there’s a workshop for you.

Workshop themes: To be announced

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Panel discussion: “What’s next? Diverse careers after the doctorate”

Hear from a panel of professionals from diverse backgrounds who will showcase the myriad ways to succeed after the doctorate. This discussion will focus on unconventional and niche career paths, highlighting that there is no “one-size-fits-all” career advice for doctoral candidates. Panelists will share their personal experiences, insights, and advice on finding fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding work.

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Break / TUMblue food trucks
More information about the TUM Doctoral Day can be found here