The IPK Leibniz Institute has received the ‘Work and Family’ audit certificate for the sixth time, as well as the ‘Work and Diversity’ certificate for the first time. Susann Deike and Heike Kwisdorf from the Human Resources working group explain how the audit process worked and what plans are in place.

Two years ago, the completion of Malchow’s infrastructure modernisation was celebrated. The next open day is now approaching. Mareike Kavka, head of the IPK site on Poel Island, explains what visitors can expect.

In the digital age, how can we preserve the diversity of our crop plants and make better use of it? This was the key question discussed at a workshop organised by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Crop Trust in mid-March. Nils Stein, Head of the ‘Genebank department’ at the IPK, attended the event in Rome.

Martin Ganal is one of the most important figures at the research campus. He is set to retire soon, and the company he founded, TraitGenetics, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Time for a look back.