Opportunities, hurdles, solutions more

What makes a truly circular economy so difficult to achieve – technically, economically, and socially? Kai Sundmacher, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, and Dietmar Harhoff, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, share their insights in a joint interview. They discuss the incentives we need, the importance of durable products, and how even small decisions can drive big change. more

From 24 to 26 June 2025, the Max Planck Society will host its annual meeting in Magdeburg, bringing together around 500 guests, including both internal members and external participants. The programme will feature a range of events and committee meetings, with two highlights at its core: the awarding of the Harnack Medal and the Plenary Assembly. more

The PhD Career Day at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg offered young scientists a platform to explore different career paths, network with industry experts and gain valuable insights into the job market. more

The startup plans to use the seed capital to accelerate its technologies in the fields of nutrition and biopharmaceuticals more

As part of the public lecture series “Science in the Town Hall”, Dr.-Ing. Stefanie Duvigneau will talk about her research on optimized and sustainable processes for the production of bioplastics on 24 February 2025. (Press release in German) more

Jointly creating positive impacts and achieving relevant research results more

The members of staff of the Max Planck Institute Magdeburg mourn the victims of the terrible attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market.

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims and the many people injured. more

Fellowship from the Joachim Herz Foundation for her interdisciplinary computer-aided research on biomass and lignocellulose more