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Gender pay gap: “As persistent as other inequalities”

Interview with sociologist Anna Zamberlan about gender inequalities in the labour market

Hellenistic poetry: a cosmos in six lines

Philologist Regina Höschele is an expert in Greek and Roman literature, where she uncovers previously unknown connections.

Room tour of Schweinchenbau

Two LMU students give a tour of the LMU building at Leopoldstrasse 13. In the video, they show what the so-called Schweinchenbau has to offer.

Quantum Year 2025: the world seen anew

How quantum mechanics revolutionized thought 100 years ago. An interview with Ulrich Schollwöck, Dean of the Faculty of Physics at LMU and member of MCQST.

New plaque commemorating the leaflet campaign of the Scholl siblings

LMU President Professor Bernd Huber and Hildegard Kronawitter, Chairwoman of the White Rose Foundation, unveil a new plaque.

Matthias Tschöp elected new President of LMU Munich

In October 2025, Matthias Tschöp will succeed Bernd Huber, who has been at the helm of LMU since 2002.

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Research Summary: new publications

Fossil study reveals oldest larval eyes with high-resolution vision

Atherosclerosis: how immune cells migrate into plaques

Switching between defense and attack – immune cells with dual role

What we inherit – the legacy of family and society

Heritage - a term with many facets: In this issue of INSIGHTS, LMU researchers from various disciplines report on how the question of heritage affects their research on very different levels.

Human heritage: How we became who we are
Shakespeare's works: beguiling, disturbing
Breast cancer: dangerous genes
The Interpreter: Felix Havermann on carbon dioxide removal (CDR)

Einsichten cover picture ‘What we inherit’

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Studying abroad – a boundless adventure

How studying and internships abroad can change and enrich your life: Multimedia story with experience reports and tips.

Cultural Heritage: „We’re making time visible“

Drones over Heloros: Nicola Lercari investigates historical sites with state-of-the-art remote sensing methods.

Pupils examine samples in the chemistry lab

Understanding chemistry: Hands-on experience, not just observation

In Silvija Markic's LMUchemlab, pupils can experience chemistry on their own terms.

Working the land to save the climate

Reforestation and a new approach to land management will play a crucial role in efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Viruses: the invisible danger from the wilds

Monkeypox, COVID-19, Ebola: viruses that jump from animals to humans can cause pandemics. LMU scientists are studying the tricks of the pathogens and developing suitable vaccines.

Origin of life: Molecular gastronomy

What was the recipe for the "Ursuppe" from which life emerged? The early steps in the evolution of life some four billion years ago.

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What we inherit – the legacy of family and society

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