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The Department of Sports and Health Sciences has honored its graduates of the year 2016 with a ceremonious farewell. On Friday, February 24, 2017, the graduates were celebrated in Auditorium A of the Rechts der Isar Clinic. Among the approximately 500 guests in the full lecture hall, the dean, Prof.… [read more]

The fact that movement has a positive effect on the heart and circulation continues to be well-known. Less commonly known is that sports can also be used as a preventative measure and in the therapy of cancer. Prof. Dr. Martin Halle, medical director of the Center for Prevention and Sport Medicine… [read more]

Cancer of the skin is the fifth most frequently seen new cancer illness in Germany. For the year 2012, the German Cancer Registry has recorded 20,820 new cases of malignant melanoma. Of particular importance for this type of cancer is establishing an early diagnosis. "If the illness is recognized… [read more]

"[Dis]ability and the Global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development." Under this motto a conference was held at the Kenyan Pwani University in Kilifi. The TUM Department of Diversity Sociology under Full Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Wacker, together with staff members of the Kenyan University organized the… [read more]

On Thursday, January 18, the Federal Cabinet has approved the second participation statement concerning the situation involving individuals with impairments. As Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Board, Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Wacker, a full professor for the Chair of Diversity Sociology, has… [read more]