Universität zu Köln: Press releases

08/12/2026 | Research , English

Quality control of proteins of the cellular membrane starts at the ribosome

Ribosomes, the protein factories of our cells, have difficulties building large proteins residing in cellular membranes, a new study finds / publication in “The EMBO Journal”

08/12/2026 | Research , English

Good news, false expectations? How people assess potential returns in the stock market

A study by the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute published in “The Quarterly Journal of Economics” shows why people often draw different conclusions from company news than financial economics would suggest and how much this has to do with the way they think markets work

08/11/2026 | Research , English

A stellar envelope near the black hole Sgr A* contains water

New observations made using the James Webb Space Telescope reveal that IRS 3, a star located at the centre of the Milky Way, is losing vast quantities of mass. As a result, its surrounding envelope is continuously expanding / Publication in “Astronomy & Astrophysics”

08/07/2026 | Research , English

Researchers discover a fungal protein that causes leaf loss in crops

For the first time, a research team led by Professor Dr Bart Thomma has succeeded in gaining insights into the genetic basis of “defoliation” caused by the pathogenic fungus Verticillium dahliae. A key protein they have identified is responsible for the aggressive nature of the fungus.

07/31/2026 | Funding , English

Research funding to improve treatment for invasive fungal infections

The Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) is providing the University and University Hospital Cologne with one million euros in funding over a period of thirty months. Immunocompromised patients – who are at risk from invasive fungal infections – will benefit in particular.

07/30/2026 | Research , English

Thinking beyond antibiotics in the treatment of urinary tract infections

A Swiss and German research team has explored the combined use of phage and fecal microbiota therapy to treat female patients with recurrent urinary tract infections that do not respond to conventional therapies. The promising first results laid the foundation for a planned comprehensive clinical trial.

07/30/2026 | Funding , English

One million euros allocated to six EUniWell study programmes on the way towards the Joint European Degree Label

The University of Cologne is coordinating the EUniWell project PATH_ED, which prepares joint European degree programmes for the awarding of the Joint European Degree Label. Half of the EU funding benefits students

07/28/2026 | Research , English

Astronomers capture the best evidence yet of a long-suspected companion orbiting Betelgeuse

The red supergiant, that some feared might explode, turns out to be sharing its life with a companion

07/23/2026 | Research , English

Researchers discover a new mechanism for ensuring cell energy supply

A research team at the University of Cologne has discovered a previously unknown link between the oxidative folding of proteins and the formation of the vital molecule haem. The findings show how mitochondria (known as the powerhouses of the cell) maintain their function and could help us to better understand rare metabolic disorders.

07/16/2026 | Research , English

The University of Cologne acquires letters belonging to the composer Max Bruch

The letters shed light on the German musical scene in the second half of the 19th century and its interconnection with cultural, historical, and political developments

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