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Exhibition shows connections between research and freedom

From 15 May until December 2024, the Leibniz Science Cube on the lower ground floor of the main university building ("Welfenschloss") will provide a look at Leibniz University Hannover’s research.

Map of Lower Saxony

Map of Lower Saxony

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Sustainable hydrogen combustion concepts, novel recycling methods and high-performance components

LUH presents current projects at the Hannover Messe, including research on the use of renewably produced “green” hydrogen.

Belit Onay, Falko Mohrs, Prof. Dr. Uwe Morgner and Prof. Dr. Volker Epping fill the time capsule

Belit Onay, Falko Mohrs, Prof. Dr. Uwe Morgner and Prof. Dr. Volker Epping fill the time capsule

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OPTICUM research building: Foundation stone laid

From 2026, around 120 researchers will collaborate on high-performance optics under one roof in the new OPTICUM research building in Hannover-Marienwerder. Falko Mohrs, Minister for Science and Culture, and Belit Onay, Mayor of Hannover, attended the laying of the foundation stone.

Nicotiana benthamiana

Nicotiana benthamiana

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Researchers discover key gene for toxic alkaloid in barley

The Institute of Botany at LUH and the IPK Leibniz Institute in Gatersleben have laid the foundation for improving barley.

Hochspannungsleitungen im Sonnenuntergang

Hochspannungsleitungen im Sonnenuntergang

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Innovative solutions for transforming the energy system

Energy Research is now the sixth key research area at LUH. More than 300 scientists are conducting cross-faculty research in highly timely projects.

© Paula Favoretti Vital do Prado und Johannes Pauly / MPI-NAT, UMG

Light into the darkness of photosynthesis

Researchers from the LUH Institute of Botany and from Göttingen succeed at generating 3D visualisations of chloroplasts’ copying machines. This provides them with new insights about the evolution and function of plant photosynthesis.

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Internationalisation is on the agenda

Alliance of Universities in Europe

EULiST: European Universities Linking Society and Technology

Current international conferences at LUH

German Development Economics Conference

International Workshop on Piezoelectric Materials and Applications

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News

15th April 2024

Early Master’s application started for prospective students from non-EU countries

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Prof. Dr. Volker Epping signs the university development agreement

13th March 2024

New university development agreement signed

8th January 2024

Vice Presidents confirmed in Office

Change in International Affairs and Sustainability set for autumn Change in International Affairs and Sustainability set for autumn

Events

Footballgame Hannover 96 v. SC Paderborn 07 / Fußballspiel Hannover 96 gg. SC Paderborn 07

Europatage an der Leibniz Universität Hannover

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Research on optical precision instruments in the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD

Goal of the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all is improved hearing experience for all

Optical precision instruments

Optical precision instruments

Optical precision instruments

The Cluster of Excellence QuantumFrontiers deals with light and matter at the quantum frontier

Clusters of Excellence, DFG Programmes, ERC Grants ...

Research projects at Leibniz University Hannover

Researchers in a Lab

Researchers in a Lab

Researchers in a Lab

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Structured programmes to promote junior researchers

Advisory services and support throughout all career stages

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Students in front of a screen

Students in front of a screen

Students in front of a screen

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Studieren.Forschen.Wissen.

Video highlights from research and student life

Multimedia portal from the Hannover Science Initiative

Leibniz-Portrait behind the replica of a calculating machine

Leibniz-Portrait behind the replica of a calculating machine

Leibniz-Portrait behind the replica of a calculating machine

© Samantha Franson (LUH)

Our name is our identity

In the spirit of Leibniz

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and the university’s profile

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