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What influence do supervisors have on the motivation of students working on their thesis? And what effect does grade pressure have? Psychologists at the University of Würzburg investigated in a study.

The Adult Education Academy currently brings together people from 22 countries in Würzburg. The meeting also includes a number of public lectures.

In a new ranking, Computer Science at the University of Würzburg has achieved very good positions in a number of areas. In one discipline, it is even ranked 1st in Germany.

Even in digital courses, it's not just the spoken word that counts. Aspects such as tone of voice, eye contact and the appreciation experienced are also important, as a study by the University of Würzburg shows.

Many people also go to sports clubs because they socialise with others there. This was stated by 86 per cent of respondents in a new study on amateur sport.

Making small and medium-sized enterprises more resilient and efficient through automation: This is the focus of a new 1.4 million euro project by Professors Johannes Hewig and Axel Winkelmann.

How do men react to jokes that make fun of them? Researchers at the Universities of Würzburg and Kaiserslautern-Landau investigated this question. The result surprised them too.

Theresa Paola Stawski, a political scientist from Würzburg, has investigated how well the states of the world function. Germany just made it into the top ten.

Video streaming is responsible for high greenhouse gas emissions. These could be reduced with relatively simple measures. A study by the University of Würzburg shows possibilities for streamers.