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A herpes virus, which most people carry, can impair the heart’s recovery following a heart attack. This is shown by a study carried out by researchers from Würzburg and Rijeka.

A study involving 603 people with alcohol use disorder shows: Smartphone-based tests designed in a gamified format could help to identify at an early stage periods of increased risk of relapse or alcohol consumption.

Infectious diseases, vaccination strategies and the latest developments in infection research: these were the topics at the Bavarian Patients’ and Care Ombudsman’s visit to the Bavarian Centre for Preventive Infectious Medicine.

More than 300 researchers from 22 countries attended the CTD.QMAT26 conference in Würzburg. From 28 September to 2 October, they discussed the latest findings on topological and complex quantum materials.

The 6th network meeting of the Bavarian Centre for Cancer Research (BZKF), held on 15 October 2026 in Würzburg, focused on new clinical trials, digital approaches and the experiences of those affected.

“unlockEDucation. Internationality as a mindset” – that is the theme of this year’s Teaching Day at the University of Würzburg. It will take place on Wednesday 18 November.

The University of Würzburg is launching a new programme called LEAP Tandem Mentoring for Early Academic Leadership. Further information will be provided during an online session on Wednesday 11 November.

Six fully licensed AI applications, nine high-performance PCs and personalised support from staff: on Wednesday 28 October 2026, the University Library of Würzburg will open its new AI Lab.

Trips to Iphofen and Neustadt an der Aisch, a wine-tasting session and Christmas baking: the meet-up for international academics offers a varied programme.

Numerous alumni returned to the university at the weekend to celebrate the anniversary of their graduation. For many, this was not only where they sat their exams, but also where they set the course for their lives.

Candida auris, a fungus that is life-threatening to humans, has spread rapidly across the globe. Researchers at the University of Würzburg suspect this may be due to rising temperatures.

On 1 July 2026, Professor Johannes Sander succeeded Dr. Michaela Neubert as curator of the Institute for Higher Education Studies (IfH). The institute is unique in Germany in its present form.

How does the atmosphere of a room affect us? The Human Dynamics Centre (HDC) at the University of Würzburg and the Kobe Institute for Atmospheric Studies (KOIAS) intend to collaborate on researching such questions in future.

How historically accurate is the portrayal of the Apostle Paul in the Bible? Dr Barbara Bargel explored this question in her doctoral thesis. She has now been awarded the Armin Schmitt Prize for her work.