Vernissage - Ludwig, Max + U
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We are delighted to invite you to the grand opening of· Ludwig, Max + U - the new platform for exhibitions and dialogue at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität.
In the very heart of the city, within the university's main building, a space for discovery, discussion and reflection is currently being created. It will officially open on September 30th, 2025. Come and explore how design and science interact to open up new ways of engaging with research findings.
Ludwig, Max + U makes cutting-edge research visible, introduces the people behind the science, and invites open debate about how it shapes our society. It highlights the connections between fundamental academic research and the concerns of daily life, while creating a space for public dialogue. The first exhibition was created by the Faculty of Biology and showcases the beauty and diversity of biodiversity.
About Ludwig, Max + U
Herzog Ludwig IX, “the Rich” is considered the founding father of LMU. His wealth came to him, among other things, from his father, King Maximilian – affectionately known in Munich as “our Max“. Standing on the solid shoulders of these men, the university has grown since 1472. Today, LMU’s strength and its title as a University of Excellence rest on its greatest resource: the roughly 70,000 people who study and work here.
For them stands the “U” (You), reflecting the diversity and international character of today’s university community. The mission of Ludwig, Max + U is to provide the LMU community with a platform so that it can present itself to the public and engage in dialogue with it.
Current exhibition “Diversity of Biodiversity”
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The exhibition "Diversity of Biodiversity" shows the wide range of ways in which the topic is explored within the Faculty of Biology. With aesthetic exhibits, clear graphics and easy-to-understand texts, science is made accessible to everyone.
The range of projects stretches from the future of olive oil and the puberty of butterflies to the question of how the evolutionary history of humans can be traced through analyses of monkey urine.
At the same time, it becomes clear how closely research is tied to social and ethical questions. Because the projects on display also address invisible care work and unfinished tasks, it raises issues of sustainable scientific practice, and it demonstrates how diversity can promote efficiency. Visitors are also invited to explore their own perspectives on the exhibits and to take part in LMU’s dialogue on science.
