Science Update Archives

24.07.2025 | News

Science Minister von Weizsäcker informs himself about Future Energy Technologies

Distinguished guest aboard the MS Wissenschaft: When it comes to future energy technologies, Saarland’s Minister for Finance and Science, Jakob von Weizsäcker, is on board – in this case quite literally, aboard the floating science center MS Wissenschaft, which currently has anchored in Saarbrücken. Topics showcased on the ship range from climate-friendly construction and smart […]

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09.07.2025 | Podcast

Material Minds with Michael Naguib

MXenes: The 2D Material Revolutionizing Energy & Medicine Step into the cutting-edge realm of materials science with Professor Michael Naguib, the visionary inventor of MXenes, on the latest Material Minds podcast episode. This fascinating conversation unpacks the journey of discovering these 2D materials, often compared to graphene but boasting unique properties and an incredibly diverse […]

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23.06.2025 | News

Running Together: INM at the Company Run 2025

More than 70 INM colleagues took part in this year’s Firmenlauf Saarbrücken. With energy, team spirit and plenty of good vibes, they showed that collaboration at INM goes far beyond the lab.A special highlight: our running team Atomic Velocity achieved an impressive 12th place among the male teams.Whether on the track, cheering from the sidelines […]

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23.06.2025 | News

Five-Time Recognition for INM’s Commitment to Work-Life Balance

INM has once again been awarded the audit berufundfamilie certificate! Since 2012, we have pursued a family- and life-phase-conscious HR policy, and we’re proud to have received this certification for the fifth time. The certificate was presented to INM at a ceremonial event by Mareike Wulf, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Family […]

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02.06.2025 | News

Former INM Fellow Bin Qu appointed professor at Osnabrück University

Congratulations to PD Dr. Bin Qu on her appointment as Professor at Osnabrück University. Starting June 1, she will head the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Institute of Health Research and Education. Bin Qu previously conducted research at the Center for Integrative Physiology and Molecular Medicine at Saarland University. As an INM Fellow, she […]

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28.05.2025 | Podcast

Marc Schöneich

Episode 11: Marc Schöneich on Gecko Adhesion, Rocket Engines & Sci-Fi-Inspired Tech Dive into the fascinating world of biomimetic adhesives with Marc Schoeneich, co-founder of Innocise, as he unveils how their gecko-inspired “Gecomer” technology leverages microscopic structures and Van der Waals interactions to grip and manipulate objects—completely glue-free. In this episode, Marc shares the journey […]

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21.05.2025 | Press releases

145 Million Euros for Leibniz-INM

The INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials, located on the campus of Saarland University, will continue to receive base funding from the federal and state governments for another seven years. Between 2025 and 2031, the institute will receive approximately 145 million euros. An international expert commission had previously attested to the institute’s outstanding structural […]

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16.05.2025 | News

Prof. Dr. Matthias Finkbeiner becomes INM-Fellow

On May 1, 2025, INM appointed Professor Dr. Matthias Finkbeiner, a professor at TU Berlin, as an “INM Fellow.” Professor Matthias Finkbeiner is one of the world’s leading scientists in the field of life cycle assessment (LCA). As head of the Sustainable Engineering research group and executive director of the Institute of Environmental Engineering at […]

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01.04.2025 | Podcast

Philip Egberts

Folge 10: Phil Egberts on Graphene, Lab Automation & International Science Careers How Graphene, Coding & Salt Crystals Shaped a Scientific Career In this episode, we talk to Phil Egberts, professor at the University of Calgary and INM alumni. He shares how his journey in materials science began with experiments on salt crystals, led him […]

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