Ernst-Joachim Waschke
© Maike Glöckner
03.07.2014 in Miscellaneous

Jubiles spurs on research

On 31 October 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses against indulgences on the door of the All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg. This brought about the Reformation movement which went on to fundamentally change theology, the Church and society. The year 2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of this event prompting numerous scientific, religious and cultural activities around the world. Martin Luther University, which bears the name of the great reformer, will mark the anniversary with a wide range of academic initiatives and activities. Read more

The three daughters of Ernst Wertheimer came all the way from Israel. (photo: Maike Glöckner)
© Maike Glöckner
15.01.2014 in Miscellaneous, Featured

An emotional journey to the ancestors

The relatives of eight professors barred from the university during the Third Reich travelled to Halle at the end of November 2013 for an act of commemoration. Getting to know the place where their ancestors worked was for many not only a journey in time, but also a very intensive experience. Read more