25.09.2009 Ein engagierter Kämpfer für die Uni

Ein Geschenkkorb zum Abschied (v.l.): Der amtierende Kanzler Dr. Uwe Klug, Unipräsident Axel Haase und dessen Ehefrau Ulrike. (Foto Gunnar Bartsch)

Mit einem Festakt in der Neubaukirche hat die Universität Würzburg ihren Präsidenten Axel Haase verabschiedet. Dessen Amtszeit, die am 30. September endet, war von zwei extrem gegensätzlichen Prämissen geprägt: Kürzung und Ausbau.

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23.09.2009 University satellite UWE-2 successfully launched

UWE-2 in orbit (Photomontage University of Würzburg)

Initially, the satellite was scheduled to start its journey into orbit as early as in the fall of 2008. But the launch was postponed several times. Finally, everything went smoothly: Punctually at 8.16 on Wednesday, September 23, the Würzburg miniature satellite UWE-2 took off from Sriharikota Spaceport in India.

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24.09.2009 Finding a cure with immune cells

The research group for immunotherapy (from left): Katharina Merker, Matthias Wölfl, Paul G. Schlegel. (Photo University Children’s Hospital)

Scientists at the University Children’s Hospital are developing new therapies for a brain tumor that is difficult to treat. They are part of a Bavarian research network aimed at fighting diseases, such as cancer, AIDS or rheumatism, with the help of the immune system.

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15.09.2009 Multiculturalism in Criminal Law

When many cultures live together, conflicts will arise that are relevant under criminal law. This topic is currently under research by legal scholar Brian Valerius of the University of Würzburg. Photo: Stephanie Hofschlaeger / Pixelio.de

Controversies over cartoons, circumcisions or killings in the name of “honor”: There is an increasing tendency in multiculturalism to cause conflicts. How should criminal law deal with these issues? This question is being researched by Brian Valerius, legal scholar at the University of Würzburg.

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