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Five new professors at MLU Halle: Innovation in research and teaching!
The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg will appoint five new professors in October 2025 who will cover exciting interdisciplinary fields of study.
Five new professors at MLU Halle: Innovation in research and teaching!
In autumn 2025, the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) welcomed some new faces to teaching. Five professors took up their positions in the third quarter, bringing a breath of fresh air to the city's academic landscape. Dubisthalle reports that The appointments concern the Faculty of Philosophy II and the Faculty of Medicine, which means an exciting development for research and teaching at MLU.
In the Philosophical Faculty II, Jun.-Prof. Dr. Ina Schenker from the University of Bremen has taken over the W1 professorship for “Inter- and Transcultural Studies” since September 1, 2025. Her expertise will certainly help to further advance intercultural dialogue at MLU.
New perspectives in sports science and medicine
Another new addition is Jun.-Prof. Dr. Robert Stojan, who was also appointed to MLU in September to head the W1 professorship for “Sport Science with a focus on Movement Science”. Stojan brings fresh perspectives that could increase the incentive for students to get involved in the field of sports science.
The Medical Faculty has no less exciting innovations to offer. Jun.-Prof. Dr. Stephan Culemann, who previously worked at the Leibniz Institute for Aging Research in Jena, will take over the W1 professorship for “Biogerontology”, while Prof. Dr. Julian Prell, who is already part of the MLU, now heads the W2 professorship for “Neurophysiological Neurosurgery”, which will be of considerable value for medical research in Halle. Finally comes Prof. Dr. Ivonne Regel from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich to fill the W3 professorship for “Tumor Immunology”. It explores new avenues in cancer research that could have a positive impact on the entire community.
Intercultural studies in focus
In addition to these exciting appointments, there are also developments in the field of intercultural studies. Particular attention is paid to the magazineinterculture journal, which has been published since 2012 and deals with topics related to intercultural studies. WV Berlin reports that the publication makes a valuable contribution to the discussion about cultures and their exchange. With a fee of 18 euros for the first issue and 22 euros for subsequent issues, the journal offers current research results in an attractive format.
The magazine has already published several issues, including the last one in 2024, which deals with intercultural aspects of society. Topics such as migration, integration and intercultural communication are the focus and are of central importance for the current social agenda in Germany.
Internationalization of studies and research
Another important topic is the internationalization of universities in Germany. The publicationScience cosmopolitan compact 2025, published by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), offers comprehensive insights into the current situation. Pedocs describes, how internationalization in higher education and science has been analyzed since 2001 and which key figures play a role. This year's edition clearly presents the mobility of students and scientists and provides valuable data on the international networking of universities.
The above-mentioned developments at the MLU in Halle and the topics surrounding intercultural studies and the internationalization of higher education are a clear indication that the academic landscape in Germany is not standing still. These advances not only provide new impetus in teaching, but also interesting perspectives in research.