Culture | TEDxTUM

Refugees – a homemade challenge | Melusine Reimers

by organizer | May 18, 2019

Germany took in over 950k asylum-seekers in 2015. When a wave of refugees reached the Munich central station back in September 2015, hundreds of volunteers received them with smiles, food and clothes. But what happens afterwards? How should we welcome these people in...

Feeling welcomed and empowered | Essraa Nawar

by organizer | May 18, 2019

Essraa Nawar unleashes the power of being different and at the same time connected to the rest of the world in a very moving way. We often let stereotypes influence our perspective. It’s the moment we break these walls and embrace each other, sharing words, culture,...

Born in Ireland, made in Germany | Mel Kelly

by organizer | May 17, 2019

Mel Kelly lives his life in a balance between making software and comedy. He is a successful IT consultant and a stand-up comedian at the same time. In his talk, he shares his humorous adventures as an Irishman living in Germany for more than 13 years. About Mel Kelly...

Create a universe out of a single line | Simon James

by organizer | May 17, 2019

Simon James creates “two-dimensional sculptures” – paintings made of layers of chalk material sanded down. He takes us on a journey of how he discovered his personal style as an artist, including moments of panic, joy, surprise, and awe. Amongst...

Cultural Fashion: Transform the Fashion Industry From Villain to Hero | Monica Boța-Moisin

by organizer | May 17, 2019

What do the fashion designer Tom Ford, the singer Adele, the country of Romania and a lawyer have in common? The use of ethnic designs in the fashion industry raises issues of plagiarism and cultural misappropriation. Can big fashion houses simply copy traditional...