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Dr Bernd-Stefan Vorderobermeier, former Head of the Department 2 Student Service Centre, was awarded the Julius-Maximilians Medal of Merit for his outstanding achievements at the 2026 Foundation Festival.

Chemistry professor and materials researcher Gerhard Sextl received the University's Julius-Maximilians Medal of Merit for his outstanding achievements at the 2026 Foundation Festival.

Political scientist Professor Gisela Müller-Brandeck-Bocquet was awarded the Julius-Maximilians Medal of Merit for her outstanding achievements at the 2026 Foundation Festival.

David Brandstätter led the Universitätsbund Würzburg for almost two decades. For this commitment and for his other services, the university awarded him the title of Honorary Citizen.

At the 2026 Foundation Festival, the University awarded the former District President of Lower Franconia, Dr Eugen Ehmann, the title of Honorary Senator. This is the highest honour awarded by JMU.

Personalities were honoured and the Knauf Science Awards presented at the university's foundation festival. Dr Eugen Ehmann is the new Honorary Senator, David Brandstätter is the new Honorary Citizen.

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

Television, radio, online, print - JMU and its scientists are always well represented in the media. Here are the latest examples.

Dr Stephan Fasshauer, who holds a doctorate in economics, is Chief Executive Officer of the German Social Accident Insurance. In this alumni interview, he tells us what he particularly loves about his job.

Excursions to Wertheim and Bad Kissingen, a wine tasting and a night of bats: the programme of the meeting point for foreign academics offers plenty of variety.

In collaboration with the University of Würzburg, the Africa Festival is presenting an exhibition. The work of several Main-Post photographers will be on display at the university on Sanderring from 8 May until 1 August.

At the end of March, members of the Professional School of Education at the University of Würzburg visited Flagler College in Florida. The exchange on site and the visit to a school revealed surprises on both sides.

How can AI be used successfully in small and medium-sized enterprises? This is the topic of a public panel discussion hosted by the KI-Regio project at the University of Würzburg on Wednesday, 13 May.

Employees of the University of Würzburg can visit the Welz-Haus on Tuesday, 12 May. Guest rooms and function rooms are free to visit on this day.

Go for walks, attend workshops, listen to lectures: On Sunday, 10 May, everything will revolve around ecology and nature on the university's Hubland Campus. All citizens are invited.