Leipzig University Medal

Leipzig University Medal

The Leipzig University Medal is awarded to individuals who have rendered outstanding services to our university.

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Research awards

Seitenansicht von Prof. Dr. Nico Eisenhauer bei der Arbeit im Labor

Research excellence

Numerous researchers at Leipzig are regularly awarded national and international prizes. Here you can find the information about the most important award winners.

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Leibniz Professorships

Foto: eine junge Frau läuft auf dem Uniinnenhof am Seminargebäude vorbei

Leading figures in academia

Since 1994, the Leibniz Professorship has been awarded each semester to distinguished and predominantly international researchers. It is one of the highest awards bestowed by the University.

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Honorary citizens and senators

Individuals who have rendered outstanding services to our university can be made “honorary citizens” or honorary senators of Leipzig University.

Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Armin Meisel. Photo: Christian Hüller

Honour after retirement

Emeritus Professor of Chemistry Armin Meisel is one of 21 honorary senators at our university.

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Honorary doctorates

Leipzig University’s 14 faculties can award deserving individuals with an honorary doctorate by decision of the faculty council.

Honorary doctorate for Angela Merkel

The Faculty of Physics and Earth Sciences awarded an honorary doctorate to Chancellor Angela Merkel on 3 June 2008, in the banquet hall of the Old Town Hall.

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Senior professorships

Senior professors

Leipzig University usually awards two senior professorships per year. In doing so, it honours outstanding emeritus professors and gives them the opportunity to continue to be active in teaching and research.

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