Excellence Strategy

Platform Environmental Systems

The Platform links the working groups in the field of environmental research at the University of Tübingen: Geo- & environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, maschine learning, social sciences, ethics, and law. Focus is on societal relevant environmental research challenges. Upcoming research items may be taken up and tackled rapidly by interdisciplinary teams. The platforms aims at a close cooperation with environmental agencies, regulators, spin-offs, industry and industry associations. Results and achievements are presented to the public during thematic workshops, symposia and courses.

Highlight glyphosate research: 

Röhnelt AM, Martin PR, Athmer M, Bieger S, Buchner D, Karst U, Huhn C, Schmidt TC, Haderlein SB (2025): Glyphosate is a transformation product of a widely used aminopolyphosphonate complexing agent. Nature Communications. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-57473-7