Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ
PredecessorUFZ-Umweltforschungszentrum Leipzig-Halle GmbH
Established1991 (1991)
TypeRegistered association
HeadquartersLeipzig, Halle and Magdeburg
Scientific Managing Director
Katrin Böhning-Gaese
Budget€125,7 million (2022)
Employees1.200
Websitewww.ufz.de

The work of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ (prior to 28 November 2006 UFZ-Umweltforschungszentrum Leipzig-Halle GmbH) covers both basic research and applied research.

The UFZ was established on 12 December 1991. The Centre commenced its research activities on 2 January 1992. The UFZ has locations in Leipzig, Halle and Magdeburg in Germany. In addition, it operates an experimental station in Bad Lauchstädt. The UFZ employs a total of about 1,200 employees (as of 2021).

The UFZ has been operating KUBUS, a modern communications and event venue in Leipzig, since 2004. KUBUS has flexible event spaces in a range of sizes and accommodates up to 550 people.

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