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The new Ecological Forecasting programme, starting in Winter Semester 2026/27, is a unique offering geared towards students who want to model, understand and actively shape ecological change.  The aim of the programme is to train a new generation of scientific leaders who can develop and critically evaluate robust, data-informed forecasts.

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 and comes with prize money of €200,000. A total of 156 nominations were submitted to the DFG this year.

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have, for the first time, deciphered key steps in the biosynthetic mechanism of the potential anti-cancer agent fostriecin. The team led by Prof. Dr. Frank Hahn has succeeded in producing all enzymes involved in the process in the laboratory and examining them individually under controlled conditions. The findings may open up new avenues in cancer therapy. 

The new Ecological Forecasting programme, starting in Winter Semester 2026/27, is a unique offering geared towards students who want to model, understand and actively shape ecological change.  The aim of the programme is to train a new generation of scientific leaders who can develop and critically evaluate robust, data-informed forecasts.

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 and comes with prize money of €200,000. A total of 156 nominations were submitted to the DFG this year.

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have, for the first time, deciphered key steps in the biosynthetic mechanism of the potential anti-cancer agent fostriecin. The team led by Prof. Dr. Frank Hahn has succeeded in producing all enzymes involved in the process in the laboratory and examining them individually under controlled conditions. The findings may open up new avenues in cancer therapy. 

Studying at our beautiful campus university? Sure! You can find all degree programmes in our study programme finder. On each programme page you will find details on how to apply and enrol.

Studying at our beautiful campus university? Sure! You can find all degree programmes in our study programme finder. On each programme page you will find details on how to apply and enrol.