mediaTUM is the publication server of the Technical University of Munich. The university bibliography, academic publications, and much more can be made available here in Open Access. Due to maintenance work on the operating system, the platform will be temporarily unavailable on 7 July 2026.
More Flexible Metadata Assignment With TUM DataTagger
More than 1,200 users already document their research data in TUM DataTagger: 500 metadata templates are currently used across more than 300 projects. The latest update enhances metadata templates, making them even more user-friendly and efficient.
The Applied Data Management Seminar 2026/27 is aimed at doctoral candidates and researchers at TUM who seek to further professionalize their active role in the research data management of their projects. Registration for the seminar is now open.
The research information system TUMFIS enables TUM researchers to export publications to ORCID. Once set up, publicly visible publication records from the TUMFIS profile are automatically synchronized with the researcher’s ORCID iD on a regular basis.
The research information system TUMFIS now includes a new feature called “Equipment”. This data area allows the systematic recording of research devices and other infrastructures, such as microscopes, particle accelerators, or genomics platforms, along with details on availability and access.
Starting in 2026, our training program will include a course on TUM DataTagger, our collaborative data management tool: "TUM DataTagger Essentials – Manage and Share Research Data".
TUM has been recognized by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, as a recognized research entity. This designation enables TUM researchers to submit a request for access authorization to confidential microdata for scientific purposes.
TUM eLabFTW is now available as a modern and intuitive electronic lab notebook (ELN) for research documentation at TUM. It offers numerous features to support efficient collaboration among researchers – both within teams and with external partners.
TUMFIS Essentials – Visibility for Research Performance at TUM
The University Library informs TUM members in the new course "TUMFIS Essentials – Visibility for Research Performance at TUM" about the functionality and the use of the research information system TUMFIS.
