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News from LMU
"Creating an environment in which all can realize their potential“
Diversity Month at LMU focuses on health: An interview with Prof. Francesca Biagini on the "WeCare@LMU" initiative.
Photosynthesis: Ion transporters in chloroplasts affect the efficacy
A study led by LMU plant biologist Hans-Henning Kunz uncovers a new role for ion transporters.
New project: epigenetics and evolution
LMU pharmacologist Elvir Becirovic receives funding from the Volkswagen Foundation's "EXPERIMENT!" initiative for a project on epigenetics.
Approaching free will
Professor Christian List works at the point where philosophy, mathematics, psychology and political science intersect.
“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.
Equipping crop plants for climate change
LMU biologists have significantly enhanced the tolerance of blue-green algae to high light levels.
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
17 May 2021 | Can the energy transition in Germany really happen?
A lecture given by Professor Christian Holler in the series on "How Education can Mitigate Climate Change"
18 May 2021 | Kickoff Diversity Month 2021
On German Diversity Day, LMU Vice President Francesca Biagini will officially open this year's Diversity Month at LMU.
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.
