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An affinity rooted in a particular place: this is the theme of the new special exhibition at the Martin von Wagner Museum at the University of Würzburg. Ursula Jüngst’s paintings engage in a dialogue with Giambattista Tiepolo’s frescoes.

The Bavarian Elite Academy Foundation (BEA) has selected 38 new students for the 2026 intake. No fewer than seven of the scholarship recipients are from the University of Würzburg – more than ever before.

A research team led by scientists from Würzburg has shown that resistant strains of the fungus Candida parapsilosis break down their protective coating, thereby evading the immune system and spreading more easily.

The German Research Foundation is providing funding of around four million euros for a new research group at the University of Würzburg. The group is investigating how ‘alternative facts’ were dealt with as far back as 500 years ago.

In the subject rankings compiled by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Würzburg’s research has achieved top positions in nine subject areas. Three areas have performed exceptionally well.

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

Amateur triathlete Niklas Karl has raised 6,880 euros for cancer research at the University Hospital through a fundraising campaign – an initiative in memory of a close friend.

Alexander Meining’s new charity crime novel was published a few days ago. The doctor, who works at Würzburg University Hospital, is donating his royalties to the charity ‘Hilfe im Kampf gegen Krebs’ (Help in the Fight against Cancer) for a specific project.

All JMU lecturers are invited to highlight the topic of sustainability in their courses during the Public Climate School, which will take place from 9 to 15 November 2026.

Through two different mentoring programmes, the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital support early-career academics in their career development. A new round of one of these programmes will begin in January 2027.

The Office of the University Women’s Representative has announced two scholarship schemes. Female researchers and students who are interested can apply by 30 September.

The University will once again be taking part in the Würzburg City Festival on 19 September: this time, the Science Mile will be located in front of TK Maxx on Schönbornstraße.

How do caregiving responsibilities and bringing up children affect health in the long term? A Würzburg-Bischofswiesen study follows those affected over a two-year period.

The Institute of History is looking for eyewitnesses who can tell about the Leighton Barracks in Hubland. Photographs of the former US barracks are also welcome.

Rheumatologist Dr Patrick-Pascal Strunz from the University Hospital has been awarded the Rudolf Schoen Prize – for his research into the therapeutic efficacy of an app developed in Würzburg.