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News from LMU
“Her courage leaves a deep impression to this day”
One hundred years ago, Sophie Scholl and Hans Leipelt were born. The relevance of their resistance remains strong to this day.
Approaching free will
Christian List works at the point where philosophy, mathematics, psychology and political science intersect.
Equipping crop plants for climate change
LMU biologists have significantly enhanced the tolerance of blue-green algae to high light levels.
Young people and their consumption of pornography
A new survey shows that websites dedicated to pornography are popular among 16- and 17-year-olds.
At the heart of globalization
A new, federally funded, research center at LMU will study the complexities of worldwide networks.
Now‘s the time to plan for the future
The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating inequalities in the school system, says economist Monika Schnitzer.
Daring to do more STEM
“To arouse interest, free of stereotypes”
Why is it that fewer women than men choose to do STEM degrees? It’s not because of their skills.
“Diversity is a driver of excellence”
An interview with Francesca Biagini, Vice-President for International Affairs and Diversity at LMU
Opting for careers in STEM
STEM research is vital if challenges such as climate change and the energy transition are to be mastered.
Events at LMU
10 May 2021 | "Queering Art History"
A lecture from the series "The future of art history" presented by the School of Arts at LMU
10 May 2021 | Communicating the science of climate change
A lecture given by Professor Dietmar Höttecke in the series on "How Education Can Mitigate Climate Change"
10 May 2021 | "What is an adventure?": Felicitas Hoppe
The lecture will be given by Büchner Prize Winner Felicitas Hoppe, who has created new versions of medieval tales
INSIGHTS. Magazine
Insider knowledge
Ralf Kölbel discusses the motivations, social roles, and the legal protections that apply to whistleblowers.
Erik Schilling speaks about "The yearning for immediacy"
Are we just deceiving ourselves, if we believe in clarity and consistency?
Molecular tuning: Evolution in fast forward
Biologists led by Dario Leister want to give photosynthesis a helping hand.
