Universität zu Köln: News

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

07/16/2026 | Research , English

How bacteria sacrifice themselves to render antibiotics ineffective

A German-Dutch study has gained new insights into a mechanism used by bacteria to defend themselves against antibiotics

07/15/2026 | Cooperation , English

The University of Cologne is part of the new AI centre KI:Expertisezentrum.nrw

The centre, which brings together AI expertise from 36 universities in North Rhine-Westphalia, is receiving 15.4 million euros in funding from the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Its aim is to facilitate access to this key technology for the participating universities, and to establish expertise in this area.

07/13/2026 | New facility , English

Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurates the Adenauer School of Government at the University of Cologne

Today, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated the Adenauer School of Government at the University of Cologne with a keynote speech. The new academic institution combines research, teaching, and public engagement in the field of public governance, with the aim of strengthening democratic governance. Its establishment is made possible by a comprehensive and long-term partnership with the…

07/09/2026 | Cooperation , Research , English

Volkswagen Foundation funds project on civil society organizations

A multidisciplinary, comparative research project led by Professor Angelika Nußberger on the regulation of civil society organizations has been awarded a grant of 1.4 million euros

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