Representation theory of Lie supergroups, Springer fibers and Khovanov algebras Catharina Stroppel Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn In this talk I will explain in some detail the representation theory of Lie superalgebras and connect it with Khovanov arc algebras. In particular I will explain a new type D version of it and if time allows the motiviation from Springer theory.