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einBLICK – JMU Online Magazine

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A window into Oman’s past
07/14/2026 | RESEARCH

Stephanie Döpper is an expert in Near Eastern archaeology at the University of Würzburg. During a field trip to Oman, she stumbled across a 4,000-year-old artefact.

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07/14/2026 | PEOPLE

Travelling through space-time with a disability

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Arsim Kastrati is completing his PhD at the University of Würzburg – despite having a severe disability. He was awarded the Röntgen Prize by the Faculty of Physics in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements. more
07/14/2026 | RESEARCH

Four new doctoral networks are being launched

Graduation caps thrown into the air.
Structured training for PhD students: New programmes are being launched in biochemistry, biology, biomedicine and law. The European Union is providing 18 million euros in funding for these programmes. more
07/14/2026 | CAMPUS

JMU brings together its diversity and inclusion initiatives

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KIS, the Contact and Information Centre for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses, is now part of the Diversity Coordination Office. The aim is to integrate the services even more closely. more
07/14/2026 | CAMPUS

Awards for dedicated care

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Supervisor of the Year 2026: Four researchers at the University of Würzburg can now use this title. They were honoured by PhD students from the Graduate School of Life Sciences. more
07/14/2026 | INTERNATIONAL

City and universities open joint Welcome Centre

Unterzeichneten die Rahmenvereinbarung - Würzburgs Oberbürgermeister Martin Heilig (Mitte), Prof. Dr. Paul Pauli, Präsident der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (links), und Prof. Dr. Jean Meyer, Präsident der Technischen Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (rechts).
The University of Würzburg, the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt and the City of Würzburg hope that the new Welcome Centre will serve as a new point of contact for international students and skilled workers. It… more
07/14/2026 | JMU & SCHOOLS

Schoolgirls went on a VR excursion to coral reefs

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Didactics of Geography meets upper secondary education: Five teacher-training students from the University of Würzburg trialled a virtual reality-based lesson at St Ursula Grammar School. more
07/14/2026 | AWARDS

AI award for student start-up

At the Social Media Days in Schwäbisch Hall, Johannes Störlein (fourth from the right) accepted the award. Standing next to him are co-founder Anna Manger and co-founder Oliver Gawron.
An AI designed to streamline time-consuming tasks involved in family psychology assessments: this is what a student start-up from Würzburg is working on. Founder, Johannes Störlein, has received a award for his project. more
07/14/2026 | INTERNATIONAL

University and city strengthen their cooperation

Nachdem die Erklärung zunächst digital signiert wurde, folgte kürzlich auch die physische Unterschrift durch Universitätspräsident Paul Pauli (li.) und Würzburgs Oberbürgermeister Martin Heilig.
At the Coimbra Group’s annual conference and general meeting, European cities and universities reaffirmed their ambition to further expand their cooperation for the benefit of society. Würzburg is also involved. more
07/14/2026 | RESEARCH

Inflammatory processes link the kidneys and the heart

A diet high in oxalate triggered systemic inflammation and heart damage in mice. In the image, oxalate—a substance that forms crystals—glows under polarized light in the renal cortex.
Oxalic acid may be a previously underestimated driver of inflammation and heart damage in people with impaired kidney function. Researchers from Berlin and Würzburg have observed this link in an animal model. more
07/14/2026 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

High-tech for accurate diagnoses

Die Eyesi®-Simulatoren für die Spaltlampenuntersuchung und indirekte Fundoskopie kombinieren reale Hardware mit virtueller Realität. Damit erhalten Lernende am UKW die Möglichkeit, unabhängig vom klinischen Alltag realistische Diagnostik-Situationen zu üben.
Two state-of-the-art EyeSi simulators are revolutionising teaching and ophthalmology training at the UKW. The simulators for slit-lamp examination and indirect fundoscopy combine real hardware with virtual reality. more
07/14/2026 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Vogel Foundation supports research into CAR-T cell therapy in Würzburg

Bei der Scheckübergabe am 06. Juli 2026 am UKW-Lehrstuhl für Zelluläre Immuntherapie (von links): Gunther Schunk (Vogel Stiftung), Lukas Scheller (Universitätsklinikum Würzburg), Michael Hudecek (Universitätsklinikum Würzburg).
For his research into the optimisation of CAR-T cell therapies, Dr Lukas Scheller, a medical scientist from the Chair of Cellular Immunotherapy, is to receive a grant of 70,000 EUR from the Vogel Foundation Dr Eckernkamp. more
07/14/2026 | RESEARCH

Electronics that learn: Würzburg team builds brain-inspired components

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Researchers at the ctd.qmat Cluster of Excellence in Würzburg have developed a new type of electronic component. These open up new possibilities for energy-efficient hardware, such as for applications in artificial intelligence. more
07/14/2026 | RESEARCH

Quantum network: Secure data transmission on the internet of the future

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How could a flexible and efficient quantum network help to safeguard communication against the threat posed by future quantum computers? A collaborative project involving the University of Würzburg is investigating this question. more
07/14/2026 | EVENTS

#einzigartig: Fancy something sweet?

The tour marks the conclusion of the #einzigartig series for 2026.
The #einzigartig guided tour of the university library on Thursday 23 July will focus on summer dishes from Franconian cookbooks. It starts at 6 pm in the reading room of the Special Collections at the Central Library in Hubland. more
07/14/2026 | EVENTS

Exhibition featuring student work and music

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Computer Science, Games Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction: these are the fields from which the projects stem that students and researchers at the University of Würzburg will be presenting to the public on Friday, 17 July… more
07/14/2026 | LEARNING & TEACHING

Degree Conferred Ceremony of the Faculty of Arts

Im Hof der Alten universität werfen die Absolventinnen und Absolventen ihre Hüte in die Luft.
On 26 June 2026, the Faculty of Arts’ traditional graduation ceremony took place at the Neubaukirche. Around 500 guests bid farewell to the 120 registered graduates of the 2025/26 cohort. more
07/14/2026 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

New treatment option for a slow heartbeat

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Until now, people experiencing pauses in their heartbeat, fainting spells or a pulse that is too slow have often had to be fitted with a pacemaker. An alternative is now available at Würzburg University Hospital. more
07/14/2026 | PEOPLE

People - 14 July 2026

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Read about new appointments, service anniversaries, research sabbaticals and more. more