Excellence in research

Rector of Leipzig University Professor Eva Inés Obergfell. Photo: Christian Hüller

We believe that outstanding ideas can change the world, which is why Leipzig University is striving for excellence. Our excellent researchers will work together to address the existential questions of our time.

Professor Eva Inés Obergfell, Rector of Leipzig University

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Zu sehen ist ein ausgetrocknetes Feld.

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Climate change intensifies extreme heat in the soil

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Zu sehen sind Pilze und Gräser als Beispiel für Artenvielfalt in der Natur.

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Long-Term Biodiversity–Ecosystem Functioning Relationships

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Prof. Dr. Ulf Engel, Professor für Politik in Afrika an der Universität Leipzig

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Political scientist Engel: How Africa could resolve conflicts without resorting to violence

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Breathing Nature

Farbfoto: Vogelperspektive auf einen Mischwald mit vielen vertrockneten und kahlen Bäumen zwischen einzelnen grünen Bäumen.

Linking climate,
biodiversity and people

Researchers are investigating the complex links between climate change and biodiversity, and how they interact with human activity. They use innovative methods to analyse patterns and dynamics of ecosystems and the atmosphere.

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Spokespersons

Professor Johannes Quaas

Professor Johannes Quaas

Spokesperson

Theoretische Meteorologie
Stephanstraße 3
04103 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-32931
Fax: +49 341 97-31949

Professor Alexandra Weigelt

Professor Alexandra Weigelt

Co-Spokesperson

Spezielle Botanik und funktionelle Biodiversität
Johannisallee 21
04103 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-38594
Fax: +49 341 97-38549

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Leipzig Center of Metabolism

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Centre for clinical research on metabolic syndrome

Researchers are dedicated to understanding and improving the burden of disease caused by metabolic disorders. Innovative, targeted and subgroup-specific treatment approaches with high response rates are the aim of the cluster.

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Spokespersons

Professor Michael Stumvoll

Professor Michael Stumvoll

Spokesperson

Liebigstraße 18
04103 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-13380
Fax: +49 341 97-13389

Professor Antje Körner

Professor Antje Körner

Co-Spokesperson

Haus M
Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 27
04103 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-26501
Fax: +49 341 97-16109

Professor Matthias Blüher

Professor Matthias Blüher

Co-Spokesperson

Haus M
Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 27
04103 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-15984
Fax: +49 341 97-16109

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New Global Dynamics

Farbfoto: Das Bild zeigt im Hintergrund die Skyline einer Stadt mit modernen Geschäftshäusern und im Vordergrund ein Armenviertel mit Barracken und Schmutz.

Global dynamics:
Worlds in crisis?

New Global Dynamics focuses on trends being observed around the world. Researchers are investigating the interplay of these global dynamics in the course of a frequently diagnosed multi-crisis, to derive an explanation of current world orders.

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Spokespersons

Professor Matthias Middell

Professor Matthias Middell

Spokesperson | Global History

Global and European Studies Institute
Emil-Fuchs-Straße 1
04105 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-30040
Fax: 03419731130040

Professor Ursula Rao

Professor Ursula Rao

Co-Spokesperson | Anthropology

Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, Halle
Advokatenweg 36
06114 Halle

Telephone: +49 345 29-27101

Professor Jonathan Everts

Professor Jonathan Everts

Co-Spokesperson | Human Geography

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute of Geosciences and Geography
Von-Seckendorff-Platz 4
06120 Halle

Telephone: +49 345 55-26015

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The three spokespersons on their research

What are you currently researching? — In these video interviews, the three spokespersons of the planned clusters give a brief insight into their current research projects.

Leading researchers

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What is Professor Middell researching?

Professor Matthias Middell, a historian at our university, gives an insight into his research.

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What is Professor Quaas researching?

Professor Johannes Quaas, a meteorologist at our university, gives an insight into his research.

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What is Professor Stumvoll researching?

Professor Michael Stumvoll, a diabetologist at our university, gives an insight into his research.

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