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Arrived in the Ötztal Alps: Students from the CLEWS Master's program in a group photo.

Exploring the Ötztal Alps – Field Trip Diary of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

Understanding climate change, assessing its consequences, and developing solutions—these are the core objectives of the international Master’s program …
A yellowhammer sitting in a tree.

Making biodiversity count – UFZ launches the ‘TripleBird’ research project

In many areas – whether at the global, national, or regional scale – the condition of ecosystems is deteriorating and the populations of many animal …
Blood sample collection for genomic analysis at an elephant's leg.

Under pressure – Genome research highlights the genetic vulnerability of Asian elephants

Media Information 14-08-2026 / Nr. 068

The DNA of Asian elephants, which are considered endangered, tells a concerning story. Although all four subspecies are under pressure, there are …
Zwei Fotos von nahezu identischen Blüten, die spiegelbildlich angeordnete Griffel und Staubblätter haben.

Mystery of Evolution Solved – Supergene Controls Mirror-image Flowers

Media Information 30-07-2026 / Nr. 066

The left‑right asymmetry of South African butterfly lilies (genus Wachendorfia) has been regarded as a classic evolutionary puzzle for more than a …
Raphael Börger smiles at the camera.

Pop Music to the Power of Three: Understanding the World Through Pop

Pop music is everywhere. In the supermarket, on TV, in the headphones of passersby, and, of course, on the radio. But what exactly makes pop music …
Andreas Taubert smiles at the camera. Atmospheric lighting in autumnal hues bathes the scene on the Golm campus.

It Does Not Always Have to Be the Direct Path – Chemist Andreas Taubert has been dedicated to knowledge transfer for years

When you walk into the office of chemist Andreas Taubert, you immediately notice his energy. Publications lie on the conference table, documents are …
Dr Lena Hochrein and Professor Ruben R. Rosencrantz are holding up a Petri dish covered in growth.

Tailored Yeast Strains and Scalable Bioprocesses for Industrial Bioeconomy

Developing the building blocks for sustainable chemistry using yeast – and reducing reliance on fossil-based feedstocks: Since March 2026, the …
A group of people posing for a photo.

The Earth System – Five Years of the CLEWS Master’s Program on Climate Change and Sustainability

Understanding climate change, assessing its consequences, and developing solutions—that is the focus of the international master’s program “Climate, …
Cornelia Steinbock in portrait

Eroticism for the Ears – Years After Completing Her Political Science Studies at the University of Potsdam, Cornelia Steinbock Founded the App Xounds with the “EXIST Start-Up Grant”

Anyone who enters the austere “xounds” office at the University of Potsdam’s startup service might not expect to find a new platform for erotic audio …
Dr. Sylvia Lucht in portrait

“Research and Teaching Must Be Closely Linked to Industry” – UP Alumna Dr Sylvia Lucht From plastics Manufacturer and Processor Orafol

Dr. Sylvia Lucht, Executive Vice President EMEAI & Material Solutions at Orafol, a company specializing in plastics production and refinement, …