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At an event hosted by the European Commission on 15 July 2026, the CHARM-EU Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability became one of the first two study programmes to be awarded the Joint European Degree Label.

Long-term data from an international study demonstrate the potential of an antibody developed in Würzburg for patients whose cancer no longer responded to established immunotherapies.

Researchers at Würzburg University Medicine are investigating how pathogenic fungi penetrate the cornea of the eye. They are also developing new approaches for more targeted treatment.

On 23 July, three students from the Würzburg University of Music will be performing at the Campus Kinderhaus. Playing the accordion, cello and violin, they will be bringing classical music to children aged between three and six.

How can Germany become more digitally sovereign? At the end of the semester, nearly 40 students from various Master’s programmes presented the results of their innovative projects from the ‘Projektiade 2026’ start-up competition.

Researchers at Würzburg University Hospital have identified a promising target molecule. In experiments, blocking this molecule was shown to slow the progression of strokes even whilst the blood vessel was still blocked.

How can European universities achieve effective and responsible cooperation with China? A conference at the University of Würzburg on 28 and 29 September 2026 will offer opportunities for discussion, workshops and practical insights.

Europe’s largest collection of historic school wallcharts is housed at the University of Würzburg. More than 2,000 items from the collection are now being prepared for bavarikon, Bavaria’s web portal for digitised cultural heritage.

European University alliance including the University of Würzburg awarded €7.2 million to continue its pan-European collaboration until 2028

Europe is hindering its own efforts to protect bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Researchers warn of serious consequences for biodiversity and food security.

Professor Stefan Frantz, Director of the Medical Clinic I at Würzburg University Hospital, has been elected a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

A milestone for the Northern Extension site at Würzburg University Hospital (UKW): on 15 July, the Budget Committee of the Bavarian State Parliament also approved the second phase of the infrastructure development work for the construction project.

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

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.

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.