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Changed service times from 23.12.2025 to 02.01.2026

The university computing centre will have limited availability during the Christmas season and New Year, which may result in delays in processing requests.

Now available for all teachers, researchers, and students

Since October 1, 2025, TU Darmstadt has had a new, campus-wide Mathematica license. Mathematica is a software package from Wolfram Research with numerous functions for solving mathematical problems, e.g., in engineering, mathematics, physics, and other natural sciences.

Now you can also put the 2FA code in your pocket!

The TUDa app now offers its own module for generating one-time passwords for two-factor authentication.

An anniversary filled with exciting topics and productive discussions

At the 20th AdminDay, IT administrators from TU Darmstadt met to discuss the latest developments, future initiatives and pressing challenges.

Trainees from TU Darmstadt in Portugal as part of Erasmus+

Four IT trainees from Darmstadt, including one trainee from TU Darmstadt, took part in a three-week stay abroad in Portugal within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme. The aim of the programme is to promote exchange between European partner countries and to gain practical insights into the international IT working environment. The group was accompanied for five days by five teachers and two supervisors, including a representative of TU Darmstadt’s University Computing Centre.

Act now – activate 2FA and protect your TU ID and TU Darmstadt.

Cyber attacks on universities are increasing significantly. 2FA provides reliable protection against unauthorised access and is a key component of IT security at TU Darmstadt.

Note on the entry “eduroam registered” (eduroam®)

In Windows, when connecting to wireless networks, you may see both “eduroam” and “eduroam®”. This may appear suspicious at first glance, but it is harmless if you have previously used an older version of the “eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT)” for automatic Wi-Fi configuration.

Test tokens now

As part of the introduction of two-factor authentication (2FA), new profiles with 2FA are now available for the central TU VPN (vpn.hrz.tu-darmstadt.de).

Register now!

The event, which is aimed at IT system administrators in departments, institutes and central facilities, will take place for the 20th time on 7 November. Please register by 22 October.

Strengthening digital security together

Cyberattacks against universities and research institutions are increasing significantly. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) reliably protects against unauthorised access and is a key component of IT security at TU Darmstadt.

Opening of the new hardware distribution point for managed devices

The HRZ has reorganised its support for customers and users with managed devices. The new service area will be opened on 14 October 2025.

Activate 2FA for your TU ID now before the end of 2025/2026

TU Darmstadt protects your data and our digital infrastructure. By the end of 2025, 2FA will be mandatory for all externally accessible systems. Learn how easy it is to secure your TU ID and why the additional factor greatly enhances your protection.

Support for Windows 10 will end

On 14 October 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10. From this date onwards, the company will no longer provide security updates.

The IT training programme at the HRZ can report a total of 11 successful graduates in the last training year. Almost half remain loyal to TU Darmstadt.