Press Releases

In the immune system's fight against cancer and infections, the T cells often lose their power. The team of Würzburg immunologist Martin Vaeth has found a possible explanation for this phenomenon.

Alumnus Dr Alexander Wolz studied history, ethnology and political science at the University of Würzburg. Today he is head of the State Archives in Würzburg.

With the Centre for Philology and Digitality, the University of Würzburg is inaugurating a first-class research building. The interdisciplinary nature of the work carried out there is reflected in the architecture.

For the first time, experimental physicists from the Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat have demonstrated a new quantum effect aptly named the “spinaron.”

Four distinguished immunologists have been awarded one of the most generously funded research grants from the EU: the ERC Synergy Grant. They aim to explore new avenues for immunotherapy of liver metastases.

Contrary to prior belief, certain T-cells remain in lymph nodes for a long time and store information about immune reactions there. That’s been discovered by researchers at the University of Würzburg and the RWTH Aachen.

Giorgio Sangiovanni is an expert in the computer-aided calculation of quantum materials. He heads a new chair in physics that is funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Science with 1.5 million euros.

A University of Bergen (Norway) delegation spent two days at the University of Würzburg. Here they explored the potential for cooperation in research and teaching.

Sharks have existed for millions of years, rarely develop cancer, and react sensitively to ecological changes. An international study led by Würzburg scientists shows that one explanation lies in the fish's genes.

Animal sounds are a very good indicator of biodiversity in tropical reforestation areas. Researchers led by Würzburg Professor Jörg Müller demonstrate this by using sound recordings and AI models.

An international research team with participation from Würzburg has discovered how algae compensate for nutrient deficiencies. Their discovery could help counteract the negative effects of climate change.

How can the Hubland campus be made more sustainable? Employees in the science-supporting area now have the opportunity to submit their ideas in a competition and win attractive prizes.

Even in digital courses, it's not just the spoken word that counts. Aspects such as tone of voice, eye contact and the appreciation experienced are also important, as a study by the University of Würzburg shows.

Lectures for the winter semester 2023/24 start at the University of Würzburg on 16 October. At the annual press conference at the start of the semester, President Paul Pauli provided information on current topics from the university.

The University of Würzburg maintains collaborations with universities in Israel and in the Palestinian territories. The University Board is therefore following the current developments with great concern.