Würzburg chemists have for the first time created a defect in graphene that allows ions to pass through. As they report in ‘Nature’, this could lead to new applications in water filtration or sensor technology.

Researchers led by chemist Claudia Höbartner have now uncovered the 3D structure of the RNA enzyme SAMURI. Their study provides insights into the development of ribozymes and the evolution of catalytically active RNA.

The award ceremony took place as part of the gala concert of the Universitätsbund on November 13, 2024.

Dr. Carolin Scheitl, a researcher at the University of Würzburg, was awarded the Bavarian Culture Prize in the science category for her doctoral thesis on RNA chemistry.

After a two-year break, the region's best apprentice in the profession of chemical laboratory assistant once again was trained at the University of Würzburg.

Frank Würthner and his Indian colleague Mahesh Hariharan were invited to present their joint Research Training Group at an anniversary celebration in Delhi.

At the FGMR Annual Discussion Meeting, Kersten Ulrich convinced the jury with his poster "DNP-NMR for the structural analysis of polymer micelles".

The "Day of Organic Chemistry", on which the working groups introduce themselves to students in their bachelor's studies, again included the presentation of the Dr. Reich Prize, endowed with 1,000 euros, to two outstanding graduates in 2024.

Researchers from Würzburg and Berlin present a new molecule for visualising the sphingomyelin metabolism. This offers prospects for innovative therapeutic approaches in infection research.

Leonard Fink was awarded the Materials Advances Oral Prize provided by the RSC Journal Materials Advances for his exceptional performance at the ILCC2024 in Rio de Janeiro.

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Center for Nanosystems Chemistry, a symposium with national and international speakers was held at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy.

Würzburg researchers from the Bavarian Solar Technologies Go Hybrid network are reporting progress on the road to more efficient utilisation of solar energy: they have developed an innovative light collection system.

Donna Blackmond, professor at the Scripps Research Institute in California, spoke about this topic on the occasion of the Siegfried Hünig Lecture 2024 at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy.

Manisha Walunj was awarded a poster prize at the 29th Annual Meeting of the RNA Society for her poster presentation. Congratulations Manisha!

He had the honor to give the Rudolf Gompper Memorial Lecture, which has been the opening event of every KOPO conference since 1999.