The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ was established in 1991 and has about 900 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 28,000 employees in 16 research centres and an annual budget of approximately 2.8 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
(Versuchsstation)
Falkenberg
(Lysimeterstation)
Start of the research
January 2, 1992
Handelsregister
Nr. B 4703
Legal structure
GmbH (limited liability company)
Employees
948 (31.12.2009)
Women 53,2 %
Research 72,8%
Infrastructure 9,5%