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The origin of life is one of the greatest unsolved questions in science. An international research team led by Professor Stephen Mojzsis of the University of Bayreuth’s Bavarian Geoinstitute (BGI) has identified when conditions on Earth may first have become stable enough for the emergence of RNA. This genetic material is regarded as the precursor to DNA. The researchers report their findings in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.

The University of Bayreuth has firmly established itself in the 301-325 band of the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE WUR) and has achieved new record scores in research quality and international outlook. The university has once again performed successfully in the global ranking, despite a continued increase in the number of institutions included compared to previous years.

Another funding success for the University of Bayreuth’s Cluster of Excellence “Africa Multiple”: As part of the DFG initiative “Global Minds in DFG Research Networks”, Prof. Dr. Salome A. Bukachi from the University of Nairobi will be integrated into the cluster’s research activities as a “Mercator Fellow Global” over several years. Funding of approximately €550,000 has been earmarked for the project.

The origin of life is one of the greatest unsolved questions in science. An international research team led by Professor Stephen Mojzsis of the University of Bayreuth’s Bavarian Geoinstitute (BGI) has identified when conditions on Earth may first have become stable enough for the emergence of RNA. This genetic material is regarded as the precursor to DNA. The researchers report their findings in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.

The University of Bayreuth has firmly established itself in the 301-325 band of the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE WUR) and has achieved new record scores in research quality and international outlook. The university has once again performed successfully in the global ranking, despite a continued increase in the number of institutions included compared to previous years.

Another funding success for the University of Bayreuth’s Cluster of Excellence “Africa Multiple”: As part of the DFG initiative “Global Minds in DFG Research Networks”, Prof. Dr. Salome A. Bukachi from the University of Nairobi will be integrated into the cluster’s research activities as a “Mercator Fellow Global” over several years. Funding of approximately €550,000 has been earmarked for the project.

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Studying at our beautiful campus university? Sure! You can find all degree programmes in our study programme finder. On each programme page you will find details on how to apply and enrol.