Archive

The digital health application Axia, developed in Würzburg, was awarded first prize in the prestigious Peter Müller Innovation Award 2026 by the German Society of Internal Medicine (DGIM).

A new study shows that when people describe their symptoms to an AI rather than to medical professionals, the quality of the information they provide decreases. This jeopardizes the accuracy of digital diagnoses and patient safety.

When oak trees are heavily damaged by caterpillars, they open buds later the following spring. An international research team has shown that this strategy is highly effective against their predators.

Strict government austerity policies are having a negative impact on structurally weak villages and small towns. A new anthology is dedicated to this problem from various perspectives.

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

The Centre for Geriatric Medicine at the University Hospital of Würzburg is inviting all interested parties to an open day at its geriatric day clinic on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

For two years, patients and relatives have been giving cancer research in Bavaria a strong voice: They contribute their experiences to the BZKF's Patient Expert Pool (PEP).

Just over 30 years ago, university archives were virtually unknown in Bavaria. The working group of these institutions now has twelve members. They met on 23 April for the 50th working session in Augsburg.

Learn about key topics of sustainable development and explore paths to a sustainable future: All students, teaching staff and members of the university are invited to the lecture series.

Benjamin List has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Now he is coming to the University of Würzburg. On 7 May 2026, he will give the Siegfried Hünig Lecture at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy.

Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide. The University of Würzburg is therefore researching customised therapies based on RNA. Funding totalling 250,000 euros has now been awarded for this.

Leaf-cutter ants are considered a problem by cacao farmers in Peru. However, the damage they cause can be limited. This is shown by a new study from the University of Würzburg.

At the end of 2025, the University of Würzburg submitted its application for University of Excellence status. It has now been assessed by an international panel of experts. The university board is positive about the outcome.

On Saturday, 16 May, the Würzburg University Library will be showing manuscripts and testimonies from over 1000 years of book and religious history in two special tours. The event will be held as part of the German Catholic Day.

Professor Karl Philipp Ellerbrock deals with a wide range of topics. He is the new Würzburg Chair of French and Italian Literatures.