Portrait Prof. Knabe (c) Hannah Theile

"Saxony-Anhalt needs people who will stay"

Prof. Knabe explains why skilled immigration is becoming a key factor in the country’s competitiveness, why international students represent a particular source of potential, and why a welcoming culture alone is not enough.

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Prof. Dieter Schinzer in seinem Labor (c) Jana Dünnhaupt Uni Magdeburg

From natural substance to active ingredient

Featured in the profile: Prof. Dieter Schinzer, from the Institute of Chemistry. His research focuses on the synthesis of complex natural compounds and their potential as active substances.

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“An election campaign is a linguistic catalyst”

On 6 September, a new state parliament will be elected in Saxony-Anhalt. The parties are vying for votes: through images, public appearances and, above all, language. Linguist Prof. Kersten Sven Roth discusses political buzzwords, emotions in the election campaign and the danger of overly simplistic answers.

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