Helge Braun appointed new President of the University of Lübeck

Former Merkel confidant to lead the university from 2023

Braun's appointment marks a new chapter for the University of Lübeck

Professor Helge Braun, former Chief of Staff to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, has been appointed as the new President of the University of Lübeck. Braun's appointment, which will take effect from January 1, 2023, marks a significant new chapter for the university.

Braun, a medical doctor and politician, served as Merkel's Chief of Staff from 2018 until her departure from office in 2021. He was a key figure in shaping Merkel's policies on healthcare, digitalization, and Europe. Prior to his political career, Braun held various academic positions at the University of Göttingen and the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

As President of the University of Lübeck, Braun will be responsible for leading the university's academic and administrative operations, as well as representing it in the public sphere. He will also play a key role in shaping the university's strategic direction and ensuring its continued success.

The University of Lübeck is a young and dynamic university with a strong focus on research and teaching in the fields of medicine, natural sciences, and engineering. It is home to approximately 4,000 students and 600 academic staff members.

Braun's appointment has been welcomed by the university community, who view him as a highly qualified and experienced leader who can help the university achieve its ambitious goals. Braun himself has expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, saying that he is eager to work with the university's staff and students to build on its strengths and further develop its reputation as a leading center of research and teaching.