Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) initiated the alliance EULiST – European Universities Linking Society and Technology. Together with nine partners, LUH has acquired funding within the framework of the European Commission’s European University initiative amounting to a total of 14.3 million euros provided over a period of four years. 1.6 million euros are allocated to LUH.
The AI@Smile project addresses the increasing mental health issues among teenagers in Europe. It aims to harness the potential of artificial intelligence to preserve the mental health of teenagers
and counteract the rising suicide rate in this age group. The involvement of teachers and guardians is a crucial aspect of this initiative.
The ERC has awarded Prof. Dr. Lukas Hakelberg a Starting Grant for his project entitled “The Whiteness of Wealth Management: Colonial Economic Structure, Racism, and the Emergence of Tax Havens in the Global South (WOWMA)”. During its runtime, he will analyse the development of tax havens with a focus on colonial economic structures, income tax adoption, the survival of white oligarchies, and racism.
Prof. Dr. Stephan Scheel has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for the research project “Doing Digital Identities” (DigID). In brief, the project investigates how digital ID devices are changing the transactions and power relations between citizens and state authorities in one international and five country case studies.
When bones fail to heal – for example after an accident or cancer treatment – bone defects remain, placing a burden on patients as well as society and the economy. “Worldwide, more than four million operations per year require bone grafts or substitutes. At the same time, current treatment options are limited.
Olives are healthy: They protect the heart, fight inflammation, and preserve cells. Rich in iron, vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids, they are one of the main components of the Mediterranean diet, which is essentially based on cereals, fruit and vegetables.