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LMU opens new building for diagnostics and translational research
The new facility of the Max von Pettenkofer Institute will facilitate the prevention and more efficient treatment of infectious diseases.
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LMU secures another Alexander von Humboldt Professorship in Mathematics
Successful in the contest to secure the most highly endowed research award: The LMU-nominated mathematician Shahar Mendelson has been awarded one of the prestigious professorships.
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A history of cultural diversity
How has knowledge been passed on globally over the past 5,000 years and who had the power to make this happen? The new Cross-Cultural Philology Center of Excellence is rewriting the history of scholarship.
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Death of Hans Maier
The renowned scholar and education policymaker passed away on 8 June 2026 at the age of 94.
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When feelings control behavior
New member of the LMU faculty, Anna Schroeder studies how the brain translates emotions, needs, and motivation into actions – and how the brain adapts behavior to changing environments.
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Why time runs faster on Social Media
Neurocognitive psychologist Zhuanghua Shi on time perception during scrolling
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Portraits of LMU alumni
Film composer David Reichelt: “I never had a Plan B!”
From studying at LMU to composing for major TV series and feature films: David Reichelt shares how he found his way into film music.
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Algorithms for the Big Screen
LMU alumna Pauline Leininger researches the use of AI tools in film production.
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LMU alumnus Roland Berger: Entrepreneur, strategy consultant, philanthropist
On responsibility, values and vision—and why education, creativity, courage and hard work still pave the way to ambitious careers today.
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LMU's University Library over the course of time
500 years of change: How the university library today is a place of learning, a cultural asset and a meeting place all in one.
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Studying abroad – a boundless adventure
How studying and internships abroad can change and enrich your life: Multimedia story with experience reports and tips.
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Cultural Heritage: „We’re making time visible“
Drones over Heloros: Nicola Lercari investigates historical sites with state-of-the-art remote sensing methods.
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Working the land to save the climate
Reforestation and a new approach to land management will play a crucial role in efforts to mitigate climate change.
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From lecture hall … to the desert!
Field research in the driest desert in the world: doctoral candidate Julia Simonis recounts her journey to the Atacama.
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Origin of life: Molecular gastronomy
What was the recipe for the "Ursuppe" from which life emerged? The early steps in the evolution of life some four billion years ago.
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