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Nobel Prize for Würzburg Professor Georg Nagel
10/06/2026 | AWARDS

Würzburg Professor Georg Nagel (73) has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries in optogenetics. He conducted research at JMU for more than 20 years.

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10/06/2026 | INTERNATIONAL

Honorary doctorate for Jarugu Narasimha Moorthy

Dekan Holger Helten (re.) und Präsident Paul Pauli (li.) gratulieren Professor Jarugu Narasimha Moorthy zum Erhalt der Ehrendoktorwürde.
The Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy has awarded an honorary doctorate to Jarugu Narasimha Moorthy, Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, in recognition of his achievements. more
10/06/2026 | EVENTS

Children’s University: The music of the world

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Music can be found all over the world, but it doesn’t sound the same everywhere: A journey of discovery with the Würzburg Children’s University on Saturday 17 October. more
10/06/2026 | RESEARCH

Excellence Strategy: The University of Würzburg looks to the future

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The University of Würzburg does not receive funding as a University of Excellence. Nevertheless, the university intends to continue pursuing its strategy developed during the application process. more
10/06/2026 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Awards for young researchers in Würzburg

Sven Neubert and Umair Munawar from the University Hospital were presented with the International Myeloma Society’s Young Investigator Awards at the International Myeloma Congress. more
10/06/2026 | CAMPUS

The Franken Pub Quiz is moving on to the next round

„Des wess doch kenner!?“ – unter diesem Titel kann am 13. Oktober in der UB wieder gemeinsam gerätselt werden.
Following the success of the first Franconian Pub Quiz, the University Library of Würzburg is once again inviting people to take part in a quiz on 13 October. Once again, it’s all about Franconia, knowledge of Franconia and the… more
10/06/2026 | EVENTS

Five years of WueLAB: Shaping sustainability together

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Five years of research, teaching and commitment to sustainability: the University of Würzburg’s WueLAB sustainability laboratory is hosting its anniversary celebration on 15 October. Registration is now open. more
10/06/2026 | EVENTS

Protecting young people from cannabis use

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Health Minister Judith Gerlach will be visiting Würzburg on 12 October. To mark Bavarian Prevention Day, she will be presenting a new prevention programme for young people to the public. more
10/06/2026 | ALUMNI

Thomas Eckel’s journey into the world of coffee

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A Hawaiian sparked Thomas Eckel’s passion for coffee. The JMU alumnus turned a hobby he’d enjoyed for years into his own coffee roastery. more
10/06/2026 | RESEARCH

Gaining new insights into the life of bacteria with gel and water

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Chlamydia organise their genetic material with the help of lipids. This is shown by a new study from the University of Würzburg. This unexpected alliance could change our current understanding of how bacterial DNA is organised. more
10/06/2026 | RESEARCH

Self-employment following a degree in the humanities and social sciences

Freelance work rather than working for a start-up: a study reveals what self-employed careers look like for graduates of the humanities and social sciences at JMU. more
10/06/2026 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

World premiere at the UKW

Kristen Rak, Leitender Oberarzt des Hörzentrums, beim Eingriff in der HNO-Klinik des UKW am 29. September. Die Patientin ist nun weltweit der erste Mensch, der auf beiden Ohren mit einem solchen CI-System versorgt ist.
The University Hospital of Würzburg recently treated its first patient with fully implantable cochlear implants in both ears. The successful procedure took place at the Hearing Centre of the ENT Clinic. more
10/06/2026 | AWARDS

Exploring new treatments for the eye using artificial tissue

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The Department of Ophthalmology at Würzburg University Hospital was honoured at the congress of the German Ophthalmological Society for a new conjunctival model. more
10/06/2026 | RESEARCH

The threat to Europe’s bees is looming

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The Tropilaelaps mite has reached Turkey, thereby crossing the border into Europe. Experts have now been discussing in North Macedonia how this dangerous bee mite can be contained. more
10/06/2026 | JMU & SCHOOLS

Awards for work in the public interest

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Online hate, inclusion and urban gardening: these were the topics explored by P-seminars at grammar schools in Lower Franconia. They have now been recognised for their work at the University of Würzburg as part of the PSE’s autumn… more
10/06/2026 | RESEARCH

How New World blackbirds conquered the Americas

Drei Vertreter der über 100 Arten (v.l.n.r.): die Großschwanzgrackel, der Baltimoretrupial (Wandgemälde von Brett Whitacre) und der Lerchenstärling.
From North America to Patagonia: Researchers at the University of Würzburg have reconstructed how New World blackbirds spread across the Americas over millions of years. more
10/06/2026 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Responsible research involving animals

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To replace animal experiments wherever possible, reduce their number and minimise the distress caused to the animals: these are the objectives of a new centre at Würzburg University Hospital. more
10/06/2026 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

A genetic defect in a pain pathway acts differently than expected

Nicole Michelle Schottmann, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am UKW, lieferte das Titelbild der Oktoberausgabe der Zeitschrift PAIN. Die Aufnahme zeigt die von ihr generierte patienteneigene Nervenzellen in grün. Der Zellkern ist bau dargestellt und der TRPA1 Kanal in magenta.
A new study published in the journal PAIN on genetic alterations to the TRPA1 pain channel shows that, despite the channel’s reduced function, severe pain still occurs. more
10/06/2026 | EVENTS

Lecture series on sustainability and global responsibility

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Lectures on sustainable higher education development and local climate action, a climate-themed pub quiz and an anniversary celebration: the ‘Sustainability and Global Responsibility’ lecture series has all this in store for the… more
10/06/2026 | EVENTS

Let’s talk about sex

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A wide range of activities will take place as part of Bavarian Prevention Day 2026 on 12 October in the Hubland Mensa. The programme is aimed at students and staff at Würzburg’s three universities. more
10/06/2026 | PEOPLE

People – 6 October 2026

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