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Künstlerische Darstellung des unterirdisch angelegten Einstein-Teleskops, ein geplanter Gravitationswellen-Detektor der dritten Generation. Künstlerische Darstellung des unterirdisch angelegten Einstein-Teleskops, ein geplanter Gravitationswellen-Detektor der dritten Generation. © NIKHEF

More than four million euros for the development of the Einstein Telescope

Breaking new ground in the study of the universe: researchers from Hannover are playing a key role in planning the large-scale European project for gravitational-wave research, a third-generation detector with unprecedented precision.
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Researchers unravel energy boost during seed germination

A study involving LUH has shown that mitochondria are already fully functional in dry seeds as the “powerhouses” of cells, enabling rapid germination.
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Leibniz Talents: Start of nominations

The Presidential Board’s “Leibniz Talents” award enters a new round to recognise the excellent grades, great dedication, and innovation of outstanding students and student groups.
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Wind energy research: TTH to be modernised and expanded

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy invests approximately 11.6 million euros in the expansion of future-oriented infrastructure at LUH to support the energy transition.
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LEIBNIZ.MITTE opens in Hannover city centre

Leibniz University Hannover hosts exhibits, lectures and events at its very own store at Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade.
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Application period for the winter semester

For bachelor's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, the deadline for online applications is 30 September 2026.
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New joint degree programme Medical Technology at LUH and MHH

Bringing together engineering and medicine, the new degree programme Medical Technology enables students to explore the intersection of these two disciplines. The bachelor’s degree programme starts in winter semester 2026/27.

Our values, our topics – our future

Responsibility, diversity, progress
Die Nacht, die WISSENschafft - Christoph Lotz (HITec - Hannover Institute of Technology) erklärt interessierten Besuchern während einer Führung durch das HITec den Einstein Elevator. Die Nacht, die WISSENschafft - Christoph Lotz (HITec - Hannover Institute of Technology) erklärt interessierten Besuchern während einer Führung durch das HITec den Einstein Elevator. Die Nacht, die WISSENschafft - Christoph Lotz (HITec - Hannover Institute of Technology) erklärt interessierten Besuchern während einer Führung durch das HITec den Einstein Elevator. © Michael Matthey / LUH

Transfer: Research for society

Knowledge transfer, technology transfer and participation in societal discourses are central responsibilities of LUH.
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Social responsibility and civic engagement

Vision and values form the foundation for LUH’s actions and strategic development.
Mission statement & guidelines
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Equal opportunities

LUH is a place where everyone can thrive and contribute.
Diversity and equal opportunities
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Sustainability

The challenges of climate change and environmental protection are key elements of our research and teaching.
Sustainability and climate protection
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Human resources development
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Accessibility
Support for start-ups
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Experience cutting-edge research: our key research areas

Leibniz University Hannover holds a leading international position in six established key research areas.

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