Universität Bayreuth

· 8mo ago

100 years Black History Month Celebration Bayreuth
#BlackHistoryMonth #UBT #uniBayreuth #Iwalewahaus #Ausstellung
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release-black-history-month

100 years Black History Month Celebration Bayreuth

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Iwalewahaus proudly announces “100 Years of Black History in Bayreuth” a landmark exhibition and cultural event that commemorates a century of storytelling, resilience, and artistic brilliance within the Black Bayreuth community.

· 6mo ago

Digital Education between Restriction and Meaningful Use
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/digital-education-smartphones
#UniBayreuth #UBT #Handyverbot #Smartphone #FOCUS

Digital Education between Restriction and Meaningful Use

With the Bavarian cabinet’s recent decision to extend the mobile phone ban in schools, the debate on how to handle smartphones in educational settings is intensifying. Researchers at the University of Bayreuth are demonstrating in the Erasmus+ project “FOCUS” that bans alone are not enough. What is needed are didactic concepts that integrate digital devices in a meaningful and learning‑enhancing way.

· 8mo ago

Professional Integration into the German Labour Market
#Mentoring #Job #UBT #UniBayreuth #Talentförderung #Talents
https://bit.ly/3ZMCuuD

Professional Integration into the German Labour Market

Through its Alumni Job Mentoring Programme, the University of Bayreuth supports international professionals as well as refugee degree holders in entering the German labour market. This initiative sends a strong signal for integration, career orientation, and sustainable talent development. A new round of the mentoring programme will begin in March 2026.

· 8mo ago

Not All Microplastics Are the Same
#Mikroplastik #UniBayreuth #UBT #Forschung #studien
https://bit.ly/3MhAA25

Not All Microplastics Are the Same

Researchers led by Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1357 Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth have overturned a common scientific assumption in a new study: microplastic particles do not all exhibit similar transport behaviour regardless of their shape. Instead, microplastics behave differently in aquatic environments depending on whether they occur as fragments or fibres. This insight reshapes our understanding of how strongly organisms are exposed to microplastics – an assessment tha

· 6mo ago

Regenerating the Rainforest: Biodiversity Recovers Remarkably Quickly
https://bit.ly/4bYRaOl
#Rainforest #Regenwald #Regeneration #UniBayreuth #UBT

Regenerating the Rainforest: Biodiversity Recovers Remarkably Quickly

Tropical rainforests are home to almost two-thirds of all vertebrate species and three-quarters of all tree species: they are the most species-rich terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. However, these diverse rainforests are currently being drastically decimated. Can tropical rainforests regenerate, and will the unique diversity of thousands of animal species return after they have been cleared? This question was investigated by the Reassembly research group, funded by the German Research Foundation (

#UniBayreuth #UBT #Ostern #CampusLife

· 6mo ago

Frohe Ostern! 🐣🌸 Genießt die Feiertage und die Frühlingsstimmung auf dem Campus der Uni Bayreuth

Happy Easter! 🐣🌸 Enjoy the holidays and the spring atmosphere on the campus of University of Bayreuth.

· 6mo ago

The University of Bayreuth presents its research on mosquitoes on the MS Wissenschaft
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/ms-wissenschaft
#UniBayreuth #MedizinDerZukunft #MSWissenschaft #Biodiversität #Stechmücken #Klimawandel #UBT

The University of Bayreuth presents its research on mosquitoes on the MS Wissenschaft

In 2026, the University of Bayreuth will be part of the major floating science exhibition on the MS Wissenschaft, which sets sail from Berlin on 7 May and will subsequently visit around 35 cities in Germany, Austria and, for the first time, Poland. Under the theme ‘Medicine of the Future’, the exhibition ship will demonstrate how research today is helping to rethink healthcare. The University of Bayreuth will be represented with its own exhibition – focusing on a topic that exemplifies the chall

· 6mo ago

Bayreuth Research Project on the Digitalisation of Public Administration
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/startups4state
#UniBayreuth #UBT #Startups4State #Startup #Verwaltung #bidt #AkademieDerWissenschaften

Bayreuth Research Project on the Digitalisation of Public Administration

With Startups4State, a consortium project is being funded at the University of Bayreuth that builds bridges between digital start-ups and public administration – paving the way for a modern, digital state administration. The project is funded by the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities with almost €950,000 over three years.

· 8mo ago

Water – from chemical disruptor to structural building block
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/water-structural-building-block
#Wasser #Materialien #Forschung #Nanofasern #UBT #UniBayreuth

Water – from chemical disruptor to structural building block

In the development of water‑based materials, scientists often face a challenge: water disrupts the bonds between molecules. An international research team led by Prof. Dr Alex J. Plajer at the University of Bayreuth has now developed a material that incorporates water as an active structural component. In water, this material self‑assembles into nanofibres and forms hydrogels whose properties can be precisely tuned. The study demonstrates that water does not have to be a mere disruptive factor,

· 8mo ago

Students are enthusiastic about the Unsity of Bayreuth
#StudyCheck #unibayreuth #Ranking #UBT #Spitzenbewertung #UniversityRanking
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/press-release/studycheck-2026

Students are enthusiastic about the University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth has once again impressed in the nationwide "StudyCheck University Ranking" and is one of the most popular universities in Germany in 2026. With top ratings and a high recommendation rate, it ranks 7th among all universities.

· 8mo ago

Bayreuth model: University of Bayreuth expands its innovation ecosystem for businesses
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/whitepaper-innovation-ecosystem
#Entrepreneurship #Innovation #UniBayreuth #UBT #InnovationsÖkosystem #BayreutherModell

Bayreuth model: University of Bayreuth expands its innovation ecosystem for businesses

After intensive collaboration with partners from industry and society over recent years, the University of Bayreuth and its Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have come to a clear conclusion: a functioning innovation ecosystem has emerged in the region that makes concrete innovation projects possible. With the development of the "Bayreuth Model", the university is now presenting an approach that is even more closely aligned with the needs of businesses and consistently translates coop

· 8mo ago

University of Bayreuth among Europe’s Top 20 Percent
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/qs-europe-ranking-2026
#UniBayreuth #QSRanking #UBT #WorldUniversityRanking

University of Bayreuth among Europe’s Top 20 Percent

The University of Bayreuth ranks among the top 20 percent of higher education institutions in Europe. In the latest QS World University Ranking: Europe 2026, it is listed at position 187 out of a total of 958 ranked universities and colleges. This marks an improvement compared to previous years – despite the increased number of participating institutions.

· 6mo ago

Bayreuth Polymer Scientist Receives the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/plajer-heinz-maier-leibnitz-prize
#HeinzMeierLeibnitzPrize #Polymer #UBT #UniversityOfBayreuth #UniBayreuth #Science

Bayreuth Polymer Scientist Receives the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize

Chemist Prof. Dr Alex J. Plajer from the University of Bayreuth has been awarded the 2026 Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The prize is considered the most important distinction for early-career researchers in Germany.

· 6mo ago

University of Bayreuth involved in the new Centre for Health Economics and Policy
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/m-chep
#unibayreuth #ubt #mchep #gesundheitsmanagement #gesundheit #bayern

University of Bayreuth involved in the new Centre for Health Economics and Policy

The University of Bayreuth is strongly represented at the new Munich Centre for Health Economics and Policy (M CHEP) by Prof. Dr Amelie Wuppermann and Prof. Dr Andreas Schmid. Both contribute their expertise in key research areas of health economics and health management. With its official launch in Munich, a Bavaria-wide network is commencing its work, aimed at developing joint solutions for a sustainable healthcare system.

· 6mo ago

„Männersache am Heilort“: Research project on men's health
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/maennersache-am-heilort
#Männergesundheit #Forschung #Gesundheit #Männer #UniBayreuth #UBT

„Männersache am Heilort“: Research project on men's health

Scientists at the University of Bayreuth are investigating for the first time how a health and fitness programme specifically designed for men can be combined with therapies typically offered at a health resort. The aim is to motivate men between the ages of 45 and 65 to become more physically active and health-conscious in the long term. The project will take place in the summer in cooperation with the Bad Weißenstadt am See health resort.

· 7mo ago

University of Bayreuth launches elite master’s programme in Ecological Forecasting
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-releases/elite-masters-programme-ecological-forecasting
#Elitestudiengang #UBT #UniBayreuth #Ecological #Forecasting #StudierenInBayreuth

University of Bayreuth launches elite master’s programme in Ecological Forecasting

Starting in Winter Semester 2026/27, the elite master’s programme Ecological Forecasting (M.Sc.) will train the next generation of experts to predict ecological changes with a focus on the data-driven models, validation, and continuous improvement.

· 8mo ago

University of Bayreuth and Deakin University Research for Improved Obesity Therapy
#DAAD #UBT #Adipositas #UniBayreuth
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/improved-obesity-therapy

University of Bayreuth and Deakin University Research for Improved Obesity Therapy

The University of Bayreuth is a cooperation partner in a project aimed at improving rural care for obesity. Together with Deakin University in Australia, the project will analyse ways to enhance the use and international transfer of digital health applications for obesity treatment. The district of Kulmbach will serve as a model region for this initiative, which is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for one year with over €17,000. The University Association of Bayreuth is also

· 8mo ago

New AI method accelerates liquid simulations
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/ai-liquid-simulations
#KI #UBT #UniBayreuth #Thermodynamik #AI #Forschung

New AI method accelerates liquid simulations

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed a method using artificial intelligence that can significantly speed up the calculation of liquid properties. The AI approach predicts the chemical potential – an indispensable quantity for describing liquids in thermodynamic equilibrium. The researchers present their findings in a new study published in the renowned journal Physical Review Letters, where it was selected as an Editors’ Suggestion.

· 8mo ago

University of Bayreuth coordinates European STEAM NEXT STEP Academy
#UniBayreuth #UBT #Erasmus #SteamNextStep
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/press-release/steam-next-step-academy

University of Bayreuth coordinates European STEAM NEXT STEP Academy

The STEAM NEXT STEP Academy is providing new impetus for teacher training in Europe. The Erasmus+ project, coordinated by the University of Bayreuth, empowers teachers to apply innovative STEAM approaches in their schools.

· 8mo ago

University of Bayreuth launches international research project on healthy aging
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/press-releases/shape-healthy-aging
#Health #Age #UniBayreuth #UBT #ACU #Research

University of Bayreuth launches international research project on healthy aging

With the SHAPE project – Shared Healthy Ageing Perceptions and Expectations – the University of Bayreuth, together with Australian Catholic University (ACU), is launching an international research cooperation dedicated to the challenges of healthy ageing.

· 5mo ago

Bayreuth Study Reveals Memory Gaps Regarding AI-Generated Content
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/memory-gaps-ai
#unibayreuth #KI #AI #UBT #Studie #CHI

Bayreuth Study Reveals Memory Gaps Regarding AI-Generated Content

From August 2026, an EU-wide AI regulation will come into force requiring the labelling of AI-generated content. However, a research team from the University of Bayreuth and Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland, has found that users of AI systems can no longer reliably recall after just one week whether content was generated by AI or not. The researchers presented their findings at the CHI conference, the most important and largest international conference in the field of Human–Computer Interac

· 5mo ago

Prof. Dr Kai Purnhagen appointed as expert to the European Parliament
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/purnhagen-european-parliament
#Lebensmittelrecht #EU #Parlament #UniBayreuth #UBT

Prof. Dr Kai Purnhagen appointed as expert to the European Parliament

Prof. Dr. Kai Purnhagen, Chair of Food Law at the University of Bayreuth, has been selected to serve in a distinguished expert capacity for the European Parliament. The renowned legal scholar will support the rapporteurs of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in their ongoing legislative work on regulating genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs).

· 5mo ago

AI as a Catalyst for More Efficient Process Analysis in Public Administration
https://bit.ly/4naaf3V
#unibayreuth #KI #AI Wirtschaftsinformatik #DigitaleTransformation

AI as a Catalyst for More Efficient Process Analysis in Public Administration

Digital transformation is essential to making public administration more efficient and easing the workload of public-sector employees. In practice, however, process analysis is often still shaped by manual and time‑consuming tasks. Researchers led by Prof. Dr. Anna‑Maria Oberländer, Junior Professor of Information Systems and Digital Transformation at the University of Bayreuth, have examined how artificial intelligence can be used to support the targeted development and continuous improvement o

· 5mo ago

University Foundation Bayreuth Presents Research Awards https://bit.ly/4d09WUK
#UniBayreuth #UBT #Forschung #Innovation #Wissenschaft

University Foundation Bayreuth Presents Research Awards

For the second time, the University Foundation Bayreuth has recognized outstanding research projects at the University of Bayreuth. A total of €30,000 was awarded to researchers in Bayreuth for their innovative scientific ideas.

#BayreuthHumboldtCenter #UniBayreuth #UBT #Stipendium

· 5mo ago

Mehrere Forschende wurden 2026 mit Stipendien des University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence „Alexander von Humboldt“ (Bayreuth Humboldt Centre) ausgezeichnet.
https://www.ubtaktuell.uni-bayreuth.de/humboldt-grantees-2026

Several researchers have been awarded prestigious University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence „Alexander von Humboldt“ (Bayreuth Humboldt Centre) grants in 2026. https://www.ubtaktuell.uni-bayreuth.de/en/humboldt-grantees-2026

Neue Grantees am Bayreuth Humboldt Centre

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Neue Grantees am Bayreuth Humboldt Centre

Neues vom Campus gibt es in der ubtaktuell!

· 5mo ago

GameCamp Bayreuth 2026: Treffpunkt für die Gaming-Community
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/pressemitteilung/gamecamp-2026
#GameCamp #UBT #UniBayreuth #Games

GameCamp Bayreuth 2026: Treffpunkt für die Gaming-Community

Am 16. und 17. Mai 2026 wird die Universität Bayreuth wieder zum Zentrum für Gaming, Kreativität und Austausch: Das GameCamp Bayreuth 2026 bringt Entwickler, Gamer, Designer, Künstler und Interessierte zusammen.

· 5mo ago

How Climate Change Affects Nutrient Dynamics in Lakes and Reservoirs
#ClimateChance #Lakes #UniBayreuth #UBT #Science #Research
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/climate-change-nutrient-dynamics-lakes

How Climate Change Affects Nutrient Dynamics in Lakes and Reservoirs

Changes in nutrient dynamics caused by rising water temperatures and altered stratification patterns due to climate change are promoting the growth of harmful algal blooms. This is the outcome of a new long-term study led by the University of Bayreuth and conducted in the Franconian Lake District. The researchers report their findings in the journal Water Resources Research.

· 5mo ago

EU Project Promotes Differentiation in Mathematics Teaching
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/madimat
#MaDiMat #Mathe #Lehramt #UBT #UniBayreuth

EU Project Promotes Differentiation in Mathematics Teaching

Together with the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (Czech Republic), the University of Bayreuth has launched a project on teaching mathematics in heterogeneous learning groups. The international research and qualification project “MaDiMat” aims to empower teachers and student teachers to develop and implement differentiated learning opportunities in mathematics education.

· 5mo ago

New Sustainable Polymer Class Discovered
#SFB Polymer #UniBayreuth #Mikroplastik #UBT #Recycling
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/new-sustainable-polymer-class

New Sustainable Polymer Class Discovered

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class of polymers as part of the work carried out within the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1357 Microplastics. These polymers are characterised by biodegradable and recyclable properties and can also be processed in a more sustainable way. The researchers report their findings in the scientific journal Small.

· 6mo ago

Collaborative project on governance issues relating to new genomic techniques
https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/collaborative-project-genomic-techniques
#ALIGN #UBT #UniBayreuth #NGT