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New UKW building: Green light for new energy centre
07/21/2026 | CAMPUS

A milestone for the Northern Extension site at Würzburg University Hospital (UKW): on 15 July, the Budget Committee of the Bavarian State Parliament also approved the second phase of the infrastructure development work for the construction project.

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07/21/2026 | AWARDS

Stefan Frantz elected to the Leopoldina

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Professor Stefan Frantz, Director of the Medical Clinic I at Würzburg University Hospital, has been elected a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. more
07/21/2026 | RESEARCH

Conflicting laws threaten biodiversity and food security

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Europe is hindering its own efforts to protect bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Researchers warn of serious consequences for biodiversity and food security. more
07/21/2026 | INTERNATIONAL

CHARM-EU secures European Commission funding

Die Führungsriege der Mitgliedsinstitutionen der europäischen Universitätsallianz CHARM-EU, (v.l.n.r. & v.o.n.u.): Prof. Dr. Paul Pauli (Präsident der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg), Prof. Dr. Lénárd Darázs (Rektor der Eötvös-Loránd-Universität Budapest), Prof. dr. ir. Wilco Hazeleger (Rektor der Universität Utrecht), Prof. Gunilla Widén (Rektorin der Åbo-Akademi-Universität), Prof. Dr. Ing. Susanne Staude (Rektorin der Fachhochschule Ruhr West), Prof. Dr. Doris Fischer (Vizepräsidentin für Internationalisierung und Alumni der Universität Würzburg), Prof. Marko Joas (Stellvertretender Rektor der Åbo-Akademi-Universität), Meritxell Chaves (CHARM-EU-Generalsekretärin), Prof. Joan Guàrdia Olmos (Rektor der Universität Barcelona) und Prof. Dr. Gábor Zemplén (Vizerektor für internationale Angelegenheiten der Eötvös-Loránd-Universität Budapest).
European University alliance including the University of Würzburg awarded €7.2 million to continue its pan-European collaboration until 2028 more
07/21/2026 | RESEARCH

Bavaria’s digital treasure trove adds historic school wallcharts from Würzburg to its collection

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Europe’s largest collection of historic school wallcharts is housed at the University of Würzburg. More than 2,000 items from the collection are now being prepared for bavarikon, Bavaria’s web portal for digitised cultural… more
07/21/2026 | CONFERENCES

Focus on scientific cooperation with China

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How can European universities achieve effective and responsible cooperation with China? A conference at the University of Würzburg on 28 and 29 September 2026 will offer opportunities for discussion, workshops and practical… more
07/21/2026 | RESEARCH

Stroke: A new approach to treatment

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Researchers at Würzburg University Hospital have identified a promising target molecule. In experiments, blocking this molecule was shown to slow the progression of strokes even whilst the blood vessel was still blocked. more
07/21/2026 | LEARNING & TEACHING

Software projects for society and the world of work

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How can Germany become more digitally sovereign? At the end of the semester, nearly 40 students from various Master’s programmes presented the results of their innovative projects from the ‘Projektiade 2026’ start-up competition. more
07/21/2026 | RESEARCH

When fungal infections threaten the eye

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Researchers at Würzburg University Medicine are investigating how pathogenic fungi penetrate the cornea of the eye. They are also developing new approaches for more targeted treatment. more
07/21/2026 | CAMPUS

From Bach to Piazzolla: concert at the university nursery

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On 23 July, three students from the Würzburg University of Music will be performing at the Campus Kinderhaus. Playing the accordion, cello and violin, they will be bringing classical music to children aged between three and six. more
07/21/2026 | RESEARCH

Antibody overcomes resistance to cancer immunotherapy

The antibody visugromab (shown in pink) specifically blocks growth and differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15, shown in orange).
Long-term data from an international study demonstrate the potential of an antibody developed in Würzburg for patients whose cancer no longer responded to established immunotherapies. more
07/21/2026 | INTERNATIONAL

CHARM-EU Master’s programme receives first Joint European Degree Label

Die Delegation von CHARM-EU bei der Verleihung: Meritxell Chaves (CHARM-EU Secretary General), Joan Guàrdia (Rektor UB), Anouk Ritjers und Galang Gibran (Absolvierende der vierten Ausgabe des Masters) Valerie Borell (Vorsitzende Master’s Programme Board) und Pita Verweij (Master’s Coordinator an der Universität Utrecht).
At an event hosted by the European Commission on 15 July 2026, the CHARM-EU Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability became one of the first two study programmes to be awarded the Joint European Degree Label. more
07/21/2026 | CAMPUS

Up close and personal with the world’s leading scientists

A unique opportunity: Carsten Büchner held Katalin Karikó’s Nobel Medal in his hand. Büchner (left) and Johanna Siegel are PhD students at the Graduate School of Life Sciences at the University of Würzburg; standing next to them is Dr Hermann Neitz.
600 selected early-career researchers from 87 countries took part in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting – five of them were from Würzburg. more
07/21/2026 | JMU & SCHOOLS

Great interest in the Ancient Languages Day for school pupils

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War, heroism and conflict in the visual culture of antiquity: these were the topics explored by the participants at the Classical Languages Students’ Day at the University of Würzburg. The response was unexpectedly high. more
07/21/2026 | INTERNATIONAL

Three months, two countries and many new perspectives

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Two students from the University of Würzburg spent three months each in Sri Lanka and Indonesia. With support from the DAAD and the Professional School of Education, the trainee teachers carried out research there for their… more
07/21/2026 | EVENTS

KIS: Training courses for lecturers and staff

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The Contact and Information Centre for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses (KIS) is offering two training sessions in September: one on mental health issues among students, and the other on accessible PDFs. more
07/21/2026 | CAMPUS

Apply now for the University funding price

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Every year, Unibund announces the "Universitäts-Förderpreis der Mainfränkischen Wirtschaft", worth 25,000 euros. Researchers and project teams may apply by 30 August 2026. more
07/21/2026 | CAMPUS

Identifying ideas, facilitating support, supporting start-ups

Vielfältige und kompetente Beratung für Mitglieder der Universität Würzburg bietet das SFT.
Turning ideas into innovations: The University of Würzburg’s Research and Technology Transfer Service Centre supports researchers with funding applications, collaborations and start-ups – now with an expanded team of innovation… more
07/21/2026 | PEOPLE

People – 21 July 2026

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