Fulfilment through mathematics

Eva Viehmann is awarded the Leibniz Prize, the most important German research prize. Delight at the award of the Leibniz Prize: at the Mathematics Münster Cluster of Excellence, they were overjoyed at this accolade for Eva Viehmann (front, 5th from left). Uni MS - Victoria Liesche Great moments do not always happen in glamorous situations or scenarios. Often, they occur unexpectedly and consequently in everyday moments - which is what happened to Münster University mathematician Prof. Eva Viehmann just recently. She received a telephone call which marked the highlight so far of her as yet still young academic career - and it came while she was having a discussion with tradesmen at home about repair work to the central heating. At the other end of the line was the German Research Foundation (DFG), informing her that she was being awarded the Leibniz Prize. To show its significance: the award is not only the most valuable research prize in Germany but also the most important scientific accolade.