The North Rhine-Westphalian state government is supporting five outstanding research networks in pioneering research fields with a total of 81.2 million euros. Among them is "iBehave" under the leadership of the University of Bonn, which is being funded with around 20 million euros. The university of excellence is also involved in NRW-CANTAR.

The University of Bonn has once again received excellent reinforcement: Dominik Bach now fills a so-called Hertz Chair, which is designed to combine disciplines in a unique way. The internationally renowned psychologist, physician and mathematician will establish a new focus at the interface between neuroscience, psychiatry and computer science in the Transdisciplinary Research Area "Life and Health". He and his team want to use mathematical methods to decipher how the brain works. To this end, they analyze human behavior in extreme situations.

On March 29, the extension to the teaching building was officially opened at Bonn University Hospital (UKB). The structure is connected to the existing building via a bridge and offers excellent conditions for the more than 3,000 medical students due to its technical equipment. The extensive remodeling and expansion measures were completed within the planned schedule of one year while strictly adhering to the budget. The construction was financed through the funding program for improving the quality of teaching in medicine (MIWF - NRW / 2016), which is part of the Higher Education Pact III of the federal and state governments.

This was announced at the "Gala of German Science" of the DHV and the German University Foundation, which took place online due to the pandemic. The Rector of the University of Bonn, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c.. Michael Hoch, the "Rector of the Year" of the two previous years, came in 2nd place.

On March 8, 2022, Professor Hanns Martin Seitz, MD, professor emeritus of medical parasitology and director of the Institute of Medical Parasitology at the University of Bonn and the University Hospital of Bonn from July 1, 1980, to July 31, 2003, passed away at the age of 84.

On Saturday, June 25, 2022, it's that time again: the current graduating class will celebrate their successfully completed studies at the Bonn University Festival. For the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, a central open-air celebration with a stage program is planned again - supplemented by digital offerings. Participants can apply now. The closing date for applications is May 28, 2022.