The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ was established in 1991 and has more than 1,100 employees in Leipzig, Halle/S. and Magdeburg. They study the complex interactions between humans and the environment in cultivated and damaged landscapes. The scientists develop concepts and processes to help secure the natural foundations of human life for future generations.
The Helmholtz Association
The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving major challenges facing society, science and the economy with top scientific achievements in six research areas: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies, Structure of Matter, Transport and Space. With about 34,000 employees in 18 research centres and an annual budget of approximately 3.4 billion euro, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation. Its work follows in the tradition of the great natural scientist Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894).
Data and facts
Foundation
December 12, 1991
Headquarter
Leipzig
Funding
The Federal German Government (Federal Ministry of Education and Research)
The Free State of Saxony
The State of Saxony-Anhalt
Locations
Leipzig
Halle
Magdeburg
Bad Lauchstädt
(experimental station)
Falkenberg
(lysimeters station)
Research Launch Date
January 2, 1992
Commercial Registration Number
Nr. B 4703
Legal structure
GmbH (limited liability company)
Employees
1,113 (December 2012)
Women 51.9 %
Leipzig: 858
Halle: 145
Magdeburg: 90
other locations: 20
