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Bayreuth physicists provide new insights into particle motion https://www.uni-bayreuth.de/en/press-release/particle-motion-history-force
#Geschichtskraft #UniBayreuth #Flüssigkeiten #unibayreuth #Teilchendynamik #ubt

Bayreuth physicists provide new insights into particle motion

Physicists at the University of Bayreuth have investigated the so‑called history force acting on particles in fluids. Owing to the difficulty of calculating it, this force is often neglected — a fact that Bayreuth doctoral researcher Frederik Gareis already identified as a secondary school pupil during a student research project with his supervisor. The researchers report their new findings on the history force in the renowned journal Physical Review Fluids.

Universität Bayreuth May 11

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 Interaction.

Universität Bayreuth May 11

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).

Universität Bayreuth May 4

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.

Universität Bayreuth Apr 30

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

#BayreuthHumboldtCenter #UniBayreuth #UBT #Stipendium

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

Universität Bayreuth Apr 29

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.

Universität Bayreuth Apr 27

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.

Universität Bayreuth Apr 21

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.

Universität Bayreuth Apr 20

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.

Universität Bayreuth Apr 16

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

Collaborative project on governance issues relating to new genomic techniques

The interdisciplinary collaborative project ALIGN will establish a research framework to systematically address the legal, ethical and societal issues surrounding new genomic techniques (NGT) in plant breeding. The University of Bayreuth is responsible for the overall coordination of the project, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.