Die Vereinten Nationen warnen vor einem „globalen Wasserbankrott“. Auch im einst wasserreichen Deutschland gibt es inzwischen Grund zur Sorge um die lebenswichtige Ressource. Die Politikwissenschaftlerin Prof. Dr. Petra Dobner ist Expertin für Wasserpolitik und erforscht, welche gesellschaftlichen Konflikte weltweit um Wasser entstehen. Im Interview spricht sie über aktuelle Herausforderungen und mögliche Lösungen. Read more
Mit vielfältigen Veranstaltungen in der Region beteiligt sich die MLU an den Aktionswochen des Landes zum Strukturwandel. Vertreten ist die MLU mit ihren großen Strukturwandelprojekten "Just Transition Center" (JTC), "Innovationsregion für die digitale Transformation von Pflege und Gesundheitsversorgung" (TPG) und "DiP Sachsen-Anhalt – Modellregion der Bioökonomie". Read more
Mit einem vielfältigen Programm hat die Universität zur Gründungswoche auf die Themen Gründen und Ideenfindung aufmerksam gemacht. Eines der Highlights war der Ideenwettbewerb „Scidea Stage“, den die Pharmazie-Studentin Kani Saifdin gewann. Auch das Alumnitreffen der Universität und die „FuckUp Night Halle“ waren Bestandteil der Woche. Read more
How can digital innovations help to improve the healthcare and nursing sectors? This question is addressed by a large-scale collaborative project that was set up at the Faculty of Medicine in 2019. And with great success – over 80 follow-up projects are now being orchestrated in five model regions with a budget of up to 140 million euros. Read more
Biodiversity research is a key strength of the Martin Luther University. This is demonstrated by the “Faktencheck Artenvielfalt” (German Biodiversity Assessment), the first comprehensive time series analysis of biodiversity in Germany. Scientists at MLU played a major role in the study. Read more
In Saxony-Anhalt, the “Digitalization of Plant-Based Value Chains” (DiP) project consortium is advancing the connection between high-tech and plantbased value creation. With drones, genome research, digitalization, and sustainable production methods, a model region is emerging for the future of the bioeconomy. Read more
How do individual mutations affect the structure and function of proteins in plants? A new Collaborative Research Centre at the University of Halle is looking into this issue. In the long term, this research could help to better prepare plants for the consequences of climate change and help to develop customised proteins. Read more
Germany has decided to gradually phase out the use of coal to generate electricity by 2038. What does that mean for Saxony-Anhalt? What opportunities can be found in the region? What are the challenges? The European Center of Just Transition Research and Impact-Driven Transfer (JTC) provides answers to these questions. The aim is to work with local districts to develop research-based solutions for their future development. The first branch office was opened in Zeitz on 4 June. Read more
A team of scientists at the Institute of Physics are carrying out basic research into a new type of electronics using various quantum phenomena and customised nano-materials. For many years now, some of the world’s finest research into solid-state physics has been conducted at the University of Halle. Read more
