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The Würzburg-led research unit “Relativistic Jets in Active Galaxies” has been investigating the powerful plasma beams emitted by supermassive black holes since 2021. Now the DFG has extended its funding.

"What did you actually do in your doctoral thesis?" The KlarText competition for science communication is all about the answer to this question. The closing date for applications is 28 February.

The University of Würzburg stands for sustainability - and therefore also for renewable energies. Its endeavours include the ongoing expansion in the field of photovoltaics. The largest system to date was recently connected to the grid.

Medical student Salma Abosabie just received a Euro 4,000 scholarship from the financial consultant MLP. She plans to use the money to complete part of her practical training in the USA.

To thank them for their many years of service to the University and their excellent cooperation, the Personalrat, together with University Chancellor Uwe Klug, invited those celebrating anniversaries and retirees to a reception in the Neubaukirche.

The Würzburg University Library supports schools with an innovative programme for basic scientific education.

In the DualON project, researchers at the University of Würzburg are working on new concepts for onboarding in vocational training. Initial findings are now available.

A year characterised by successes and challenges is drawing to a close. In his Christmas address, JMU President Paul Pauli thanks the university family and calls for cohesion.

Whether on television, radio, online or in print - researchers at the University of Würzburg are always well represented and have a strong presence in the media. Here are some recent examples.

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

Germany should not become too dependent on other countries for clean energy resources. This is the demand made by the members of the Kopernikus project Ariadne. Among them is Würzburg economist Joschka Wanner.

The second Bronnbach Discourse organised by the Wittenstein Foundation focused on new findings on STEM motivation and career orientation among young people. It was based on research conducted by the MIND Centre at the University of Würzburg.

The University of Würzburg and the Chinese University of Hong Kong are intensifying their collaboration. A joint research project on AI in maths lessons aims to provide new insights for the education of the future.

A new study from the University of Würzburg's Chair of Mathematics Education shows that AI research for STEM education focuses too much on technology and neglects the holistic development of students.

A functional sperm tail is essential for successful reproduction. Defects in its development often lead to infertility. This is also shown by a recent international study involving researchers from Würzburg.