The bacterium C. metallidurans is most notable for its perseverance, thriving in areas contaminated with heavy metals. It has attracted the attention of a research group in Halle, led by Professor Dietrich H. Nies, but for an entirely different reason: it produces microscopic gold nuggets. Read more
Nutrition research at MLU is broad-based. It goes far beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplines, because its subject matter is as extensive as it is complex. The scientists are working on counteracting the progression of diseases through targeted changes in nutrition. Read more
Professor Martin Gericke investigates inflammatory reactions in adipose tissue. One aspect he is investigating is why not all obese people suffer from typical diseases of affluence associated with obesity, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Read more
Foods should become healthier. The focus is also on vitamin D - a substance that scientists in Halle have now even found in cocoa and chocolate, products made from the cocoa fruit. Nutrition research at the MLU has long since become interdisciplinary, and research is often carried out within the framework of networks. One of these is the competence cluster for nutrition and cardiovascular health "nutriCARD". Read more
At first glance, legumes are not necessarily what one would call hipster food. Their image fluctuates between cosy home-cooked meals and flatulence – without merit, counters Emilie Wegner. A graduate of MLU, the nutritionist has now founded her own company called “Hülsenreich”. She will begin producing tasty snacks from this underestimated local produce. Her project has already won a award. Read more
An dieser Stelle wird’s persönlich ... Den Fragebogen des Unimagazins beantwortet diesmal Prof. Dr. Christian Tietje. Seit September 2018 ist der Rechtswissenschaftler Rektor der halleschen Universität. Read more
An dieser Stelle wird’s persönlich ... Den Fragebogen des Unimagazins beantwortet diesmal Prof. Dr. Johanna Mierendorff. Seit September ist die Sozialpädagogin Prorektorin für Personalentwicklung und Struktur der Universität. Read more
Seit dem 1. September 2018 ist das derzeitige Rektorat im Amt. In diesem besonderen Format ist über dessen Mitglieder mehr zu erfahren als der wissenschaftliche Werdegang: Rektor Prof. Dr. Christian Tietje, Prorektorin Prof. Dr. Johanna Mierendorff (Personalentwicklung und Struktur), die Prorektoren Prof. Dr. Wolf Zimmermann (Studium und Lehre) und Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Paul (Forschung) sowie Kanzler Markus Leber haben den aus der „scientia halensis“ bekannten Fragebogen ausgefüllt und geben dabei sehr persönliche Einblicke. Read more
An dieser Stelle wird’s persönlich ... Den Fragebogen des Unimagazins beantwortet diesmal Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Paul. Seit September 2018 ist der Physiker Prorektor für Forschung an der halleschen Universität. Read more
