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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.

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.

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 conference.

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.

The Department of Ophthalmology at Würzburg University Hospital was honoured at the congress of the German Ophthalmological Society for a new conjunctival model.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 odd surprising answer or two.

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.

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.

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.