Helge Braun Begins Tenure as University of Lübeck President

The former Merkel confidant and Bundestag leader transitions from politics to academia, focusing on understanding the university community before enacting change.

• Helge Braun, a trained physician and former Chief of the Federal Chancellery under Angela Merkel, began his six-year term as president of the University of Lübeck on April 1, 2025.
• Braun succeeds interim president Enno Hartmann, who held the position from January to March 2025, following Gabriele Gillessen-Kaesbach's retirement in late 2024.
• The University of Lübeck, known for its strengths in life sciences and computer science, was a key factor in Braun's decision to take on this role.
• With 6,200 students and over 2,000 academic staff, the university also boasts high student satisfaction, a foundation Braun aims to build upon.
• Braun’s official inauguration is scheduled for May 15, 2025, as he prioritizes familiarizing himself with the university and its community before introducing specific initiatives.

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