At the IPB, we strive to understand human behaviour to promote health, protect the climate, and preserve the environment.
In research, we provide communication, social and behavioural science evidence on climate and health behaviour.
In teaching, we train Master's students and graduates to design, evaluate and improve evidence-based health communication and climate communication.
In science communication and transfer (Science2Society), we make scientific evidence accessible to both the scientific community and the public.We collaborate with policymakers and society to plan health promotion and climate protection with a human-centered approach.
Thuringia’s Minister-President, Mario Voigt, today launched the new "Thuringia 2035 Future Commission" in Erfurt. Chaired by the Jena-based Professor Ulrich S. Schubert, the commission will bring together leading figures from Thuringia and across…
Professor André Brodocz has been elected as the new President of the University of Erfurt. In today’s election, the University Assembly voted in favour of him by a very large majority. In autumn 2025, he was identified and nominated by a selection…
By signing the "Magna Charta Universitatum", the University of Erfurt has joined the nearly 1,000 universities that now support the charter. The University’s application for admission to the ranks of signatories was made following a resolution of the…
It’s set to be another exciting event: on Friday 6 November, from 6 pm, the City of Erfurt, together with other partners, is hosting the smartest night of the year, and of course the University of Erfurt will be taking part too. Once again, as part…