An international research team led by the University of Bayreuth has discovered a metal that combines electrical conductivity with internal polarity. This enables it to exhibit second harmonic generation – an optical effect typically observed only in non-metals which is of particular interest for sensors and electrical engineering. The researchers report their findings in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

The cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) offers an ecologically advantageous alternative to silage maize for bioenergy production. This is the conclusion of a multi-year comparative study conducted by researchers at the University of Bayreuth. Their findings have now been published in the journal GCB Bioenergy.

Together with small and medium-sized enterprises, the University of Bayreuth is conducting research on advancing the additive manufacturing process Fluid-MEX. The aim is to produce complex silicone components with variable mechanical and physical properties. The project, called FLEXNET, is funded through the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

Bavarian Minister for Digital Affairs, Dr. Fabian Mehring, becomes patron of the Digital Leadership Academy at the University of Bayreuth.

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has accepted Dr. Helen Grüninger into its prestigious Emmy Noether Programme. Based at the Northern Bavarian NMR Centre (NBNC) and the Bavarian Battery Centre (BayBatt) at the University of Bayreuth, the Emmy Noether junior research group is exploring photobatteries that combine the properties of solar cells and batteries.

The University of Bayreuth offers a nationwide unique interdisciplinary masters programme called Battery Materials and Technology (M.Sc.). For an introduction into the fields of study the University has launched a new online format to explore its contents.

For the fifth time, the Chair of Neuromotorics and Movement at the University of Bayreuth is conducting the Bayreuth Movement Check. This year, there is a new addition: alongside physical literacy, the children's cognitive abilities will also be assessed.

Researchers and experts from the energy sector have collaborated on the “DIVE” project to develop a forward-looking solution for a digital energy system. Among the contributors to the project, led by the Future Energy Lab of the German Energy Agency (dena), was Professor Dr. Jens Strüker from the University of Bayreuth. The researchers have now published the project’s final report.

The Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) and the University of Bayreuth (UBT) are joining forces in international cooperation. Through targeted support for young researchers from the University of Dar es Salaam within the framework of the Tanzanian-German Centre for Eastern African Legal Studies (TGCL) at UBT, funded by the BAdW, both institutions affirm their commitment to fostering early career researchers on a global scale.

The joint project between FC St. Pauli and the University of Bayreuth has been honoured with the EASM Sport Organisation Award at this year’s conference of the European Association for Sport Management (EASM). The award recognizes outstanding initiatives in sport management that demonstrate innovation, impact, and sustainable development.

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An international research team, including experts from the Ecological-Botanical Garden (ÖBG) at the University of Bayreuth, has demonstrated in a new study that native tree species in Argentina grow at a similar rate to introduced North American pine species—contrary to previous assumptions. Moreover, the exotic pines displace native trees and increase the risk of forest fires, especially in the context of climate change. The researchers published their findings in the journal Forest Ecology and Management.

A German-Dutch research team, including scientists from the University of Bayreuth, has investigated how age-related changes contribute to an increased risk of falling in older adults. Using computer simulations, they explored specific scenarios involving stepping down from a kerb or stair with varying levels of muscle strength and nerve signal speed—both of which tend to decline with age. Their findings have been published in the journal Scientific Reports.

On 9 October 2025, the second Bayreuth IT Criminal Law Day will bring together experts from across Germany to explore aspects of international criminal prosecution in the digital age.

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered that offspring of burying beetles benefit from having siblings—regardless of whether their parents are present to provide care. This challenges the long-standing paradigm that sibling rivalry over parental resources outweighs any benefits, making siblings a disadvantage for individual offspring. The findings are published in the journal The American Naturalist.

The Senate and University Council of the University of Bayreuth have filled three vice president positions. Effective October 1, 2025, Prof. Dr. Volker Ulm will join the university’s Governing Board as Vice President for Teaching and Learning.

The Master's degree program in Computer Game Science at the University of Bayreuth is celebrating its tenth anniversary - and can look back on an impressive success story.

In a world-first for battery research, researchers from the University of Bayreuth and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have employed a so-called multi-agent network in battery design. This AI-based tool enables the rapid generation of promising proposals for new battery materials, thereby advancing the development of long-lasting and sustainable next-generation batteries. The researchers report their findings in the prestigious journal Advanced Materials.

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) and the University of Bayreuth (UBT) are joining forces to address the shortage of qualified teachers for vocational schools. To this end, they have now signed a cooperation agreement. By closely aligning their study programmes, the two universities will offer students – starting in the upcoming winter semester – a clearly structured educational pathway from the Bachelor’s to the end of the Master’s phase, thereby creating attractive prospects for aspiring teachers.

The University Association of Bayreuth has held its scheduled elections for the Executive Board. With a combination of experienced members and one new addition, the Board is set to begin a three-year term.

The ZOLLHOF team was successful in the nationwide ‘Startup Factories’ competition organised by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and will receive funding of up to 10 million euros. The University of Bayreuth is participating in this project through its ZOHO Lab Bayreuth.

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the University of Bayreuth is partnering with this year’s Bayreuth Citizens' Festival and will play a key role in shaping the downtown festivities from 4 to 6 July 2025 – with lectures, hands-on experiments and plenty of music.