The American Peptide Society will present its Vincent du Vigneaud Award 2019 to biochemist Professor Annette Beck-Sickinger from Leipzig University. Of the 40 laureates to date, the scientist is the second German to receive the award, with only four Europeans having been distinguished in the past.…
We encounter the term “social justice” almost daily in the media. On 20 February countries will observe the World Day of Social Justice. It is intended to draw attention to injustices in society. A good occasion to speak to Professor Holger Lengfeld. The sociologist from Leipzig University says:…
Gaining a foothold in China’s multi-billion-dollar market: last week, six German start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises edged much closer to this goal. On 25 January, a total of twelve budding companies competed against each other at Leipzig University, giving three-minute pitches to…
Herbicides containing glyphosate often hit the headlines, because this chemical compound is widely regarded as potentially carcinogenic. The ability to quickly and easily detect glyphosate is therefore an important topic, one which is currently being investigated by researchers from Leipzig…
A proven expert for sustainable development, economic growth and environmental economics has been appointed Leibniz Professor for the winter semester 2018/19. Economist Sjak Smulders is a professor at Tilburg University and has made a name for himself with numerous publications and by co-editing…
Pathfinder projects of the International Coaching Courses: RB Leipzig player Yussuf Poulsen appointed programme patron for Tanzania
