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Should I have my child vaccinated against HPV? This is the topic of a free online Q&A session for parents on Wednesday 8 July. A professional development session is also on the programme for medical professionals.

On Wednesday 8 July 2026, the writer Emma Braslavsky will be a guest at the Schelling Forum. A discussion on recoding between ecology, humanity and digital neural resonance fields.

An experimental drug has been shown to alleviate symptoms of Huntington's disease and extend lifespan in mouse models. Further studies are required to determine whether these results may also apply to humans.

A multicentre study conducted by the University Hospitals of Heidelberg and Würzburg offers hope for a more effective treatment for multiple myeloma. The researchers are combining standard therapy with immunotherapy.

Whether in churches, clubs or the film industry – people abuse their power in many different contexts. A certificate programme at the University of Würzburg explores the structures behind this. Application deadline: 15 July.

Despite the high temperatures, around 1,500 guests attended the International Evening. The university’s summer festival featured music, dancing, information on studying abroad and sporting honours.

How does fibromyalgia affect relationships? This question is the focus of a new study at the University of Würzburg. Participants are still being sought for the study.

A further nine members of staff at JMU have now been awarded the UNIversInternational certificate. This certifies their international and intercultural competence in a university working environment.

The Bavarian Council of Ministers has approved the construction of the new "Kopfklinikum" and the Centre for Women, Mothers and Children at Würzburg University Hospital. Work is set to begin as early as autumn 2026.

A new study from the University of Würzburg shows that a varied forest structure influences spider diversity. Creating forest clearings can, in some cases, significantly reduce this diversity.

Martin Väth will take up the newly created W2 professorship for Immunometabolism at the Institute of Systems Immunology at the University of Würzburg on 1 July 2026.

On 11 July, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Würzburg is hosting a Physics Day at the Hubland campus. From quizzes to an escape room and lab tours, the programme offers exciting insights for everyone.

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

Considering the current heatwave, we would like to inform you of important measures to protect your health and to organise work and teaching activities.

First place in the team competition and some incredibly fast students: the University of Würzburg team performed brilliantly at the WVV Company Run.