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The university calendar for the coming year can be ordered via an online form from now until 31 October at the latest.

A study from Würzburg reveals: pox viruses have developed a unique strategy to rapidly multiply after infecting a host cell. The findings uncover a previously unknown role for a well-known molecule and may serve as a starting point for the development of new antiviral agents.

Are language models such as ChatGPT suitable as independent teaching assistants in the natural sciences? A research team at the University of Würzburg has investigated this question.

Enduring competitive pressure not only changes young people's behaviour, but also their personality: they become less prosocial. This is shown by a new study from the University of Würzburg.

The Würzburg University Library's #einzigartig series continues on 23 September: four guided tours in German language revolve around extraordinary objects and the stories they tell.

Are you a PhD candidate or Postdoc at the University of Würzburg? You want to tackle the writing process and get things done? Then register for the long light against procrastination on October 23!

Computer science student Marawan Khalil from the University of Würzburg received an award for the best presentation at an international conference. He presented a spherical mapping robot.

Research on the move: The social and cultural sciences are increasingly relying on mobile methods to collect data. A new book deals with these. Co-editor is the Würzburg human geographer Matthias Naumann.

The extensive construction work at the Botanical Garden will continue from 15 September. However, the garden will remain accessible for teaching events, special occasions and guided tours on request.

Getting Indo-German research projects off the ground: This is the aim of a joint programme of the Indian Ministry of Education and the German Federal Foreign Office. The University of Würzburg is represented with two projects.

For the winter semester 2025/26, the Career Centre has developed a new supplementary course for the Professional Skills Certificate, which is open to all qualification levels. 20 ECTS points will be awarded for this programme.

Six researchers from Würzburg have been awarded prestigious grants for their projects: the European Research Council's Starting Grants are worth €1.5 million each.

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

Diversity is a central concern of the University of Würzburg. A survey will help to determine the diversity climate. All students and staff are invited to take part.

The Würzburg University Library (UB) offers visitors a special experience. You can immerse yourself in the past with the help of travel drawings from the 16th century.