Press releases: AI projects of the UBT
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University of Bayreuth Establishes Interdisciplinary Centre for Responsible AI Research and Development
With the launch of the new AI Responsibility Centre (ARC), the University of Bayreuth is establishing an interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to advancing trustworthy and socially beneficial artificial intelligence. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Niklas Kühl, Chair of Business and Information Systems Engineering and Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence, researchers from information systems, law, and philosophy will work together to combine technological innovation with legal certainty and social responsibility.How AI Predicts Voting Decisions
An international research team involving the University of Bayreuth has, for the first time, analysed the “inner workings” of AI language models when predicting political voting decisions. To do so, the researchers examined six national elections and AI-based election forecasts and developed a new method for making more precise predictions. They presented their findings at one of the world’s leading AI conferences, the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2026) in Seoul, South Korea.
Research project on AI in Bavaria’s state museums
How can artificial intelligence (AI) help Bavaria’s state museums make their collections more accessible, strengthen research, and open up new ways for visitors to engage with their holdings? These are the questions at the heart of a collaborative project funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts. Initiated by the University of Bayreuth and Die Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum, the project is being carried out in partnership with the State Museum of Egyptian Art and the Goetz Collection.
Bayreuth Study Reveals Memory Gaps Regarding AI-Generated Content
From August 2026, an EU-wide AI regulation will come into force requiring the labelling of AI-generated content. However, a research team from the University of Bayreuth and Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland, has found that users of AI systems can no longer reliably recall after just one week whether content was generated by AI or not. The researchers presented their findings at the CHI conference, the most important and largest international conference in the field of Human–Computer Interaction.
AI as a Catalyst for More Efficient Process Analysis in Public Administration
Digital transformation is essential to making public administration more efficient and easing the workload of public-sector employees. In practice, however, process analysis is often still shaped by manual and time‑consuming tasks. Researchers led by Prof. Dr. Anna‑Maria Oberländer, Junior Professor of Information Systems and Digital Transformation at the University of Bayreuth, have examined how artificial intelligence can be used to support the targeted development and continuous improvement of process management in public administration.
University Foundation Bayreuth Presents Research Awards
For the second time, the University Foundation Bayreuth has recognized outstanding research projects at the University of Bayreuth. A total of €30,000 was awarded to researchers in Bayreuth for their innovative scientific ideas.
New AI method accelerates liquid simulations
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed a method using artificial intelligence that can significantly speed up the calculation of liquid properties. The AI approach predicts the chemical potential – an indispensable quantity for describing liquids in thermodynamic equilibrium. The researchers present their findings in a new study published in the renowned journal Physical Review Letters, where it was selected as an Editors’ Suggestion.
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Joint project strengthens AI skills for tomorrow's world of work
The University of Bayreuth, together with three partner universities, has established a cross-university course offering in the nationally funded joint project "AI for Business | Business for AI (ABBA)" that specifically prepares students for the changes brought about by artificial intelligence. With 13,000 student contacts, 15 new AI teaching formats, and freely accessible digital learning materials, the University of Bayreuth is providing lasting impetus for science, business, and society—and making the region a pioneer in practical AI education.
New Study Reveals Limitations of AI-Based Material Prediction
Computer simulations and artificial intelligence often make significant errors when predicting the properties of new, high-performance materials. This is the finding of an international study led by the University of Bayreuth. In their research, published in the renowned journal Advanced Materials, the scientists provide tools to address this issue.Accelerating the Discovery of New Materials with AI
In a world-first for battery research, researchers from the University of Bayreuth and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have employed a so-called multi-agent network in battery design. This AI-based tool enables the rapid generation of promising proposals for new battery materials, thereby advancing the development of long-lasting and sustainable next-generation batteries. The researchers report their findings in the prestigious journal Advanced Materials.
Less Food Waste with more AI at the Bayreuth University Canteen
The student group "Bayreuth AI Association" is collaborating with the Student Services Oberfranken (SWO) to develop a program that predicts the number of meals sold each day at the University of Bayreuth's canteen. For this purpose, the programmers from the student group use a machine learning approach, where the algorithm of the developed program learns from its experiences.
Bayreuth and Bristol physicists use AI to resolve a 150 year-old problem
Combining concepts from statistical physics with machine learning, researchers at the University of Bayreuth have shown that highly accurate and efficient predictions can now be made as to whether a substance will be liquid or gaseous under given conditions. They report their findings in the renowned journal Physical Review X.
One Million Euros for Research on Deepfakes in Law Enforcement
The Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities is funding a project at the University of Bayreuth as part of its new research focus, "Trust and AI." This project explores the application of artificial intelligence in criminal cases. The project, titled "For the Greater Good? Deepfakes in Law Enforcement," incorporates criminal law, law enforcement, business and information systems engineering, and philosophy.
Funding for Research about AI in Criminal Law and Digital Administration
The Volkswagen Foundation is funding two projects at the University of Bayreuth under its initiatives "Change! Fellowships" and "Change! Research Groups," which contribute to transformation processes in public administration and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in criminal law. The total funding amounts to approximately €3 million.
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University of Bayreuth researchers rank among the top in the 2024 WiWo ranking
For years, the University of Bayreuth has been one of the top universities in Germany in law and economics. Once again, it has achieved outstanding results in the Wirtschaftswoche (WiWo) business administration ranking, which evaluates the most research-strong business economists. The WiWo ranking assessed nearly 860 academic publications from around the world.
Bayreuth sports economists publish first industry report ‘Spöko Score’ at ISPO
Bayreuth sports economists have launched the first industry report, "Spöko Score," at ISPO, the world's largest sports trade fair held in Munich. The "Spöko Score" is the inaugural trend report for the sports industry from Bayreuth, highlighting the "Next Five": five scientifically based future topics defined by industry experts, validated by practitioners through surveys, and contextualized by researchers. This mix of practice and science makes the "Spöko Score" unique to the industry.
Unique Exam Simulator at the University of Bayreuth
The University of Bayreuth’s Center for University Teaching (ZHL) has developed an innovative oral exam simulator, featuring a digital avatar that uses AI to generate questions and respond dynamically to students' answers. The simulator is being tested during the current winter semester and is available free of charge to University of Bayreuth students.
Research Project "Data Protection Sandbox" Creates Space for Secure Technology Development
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth, in collaboration with the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (LfDI) of Rhineland-Palatinate, are laying the foundation for digital experimentation environments. In these environments, companies and public authorities will be able to test the data protection compliance of their applications in the future. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Opening of the Research Center for AI in Science & Society at the University of Bayreuth
The Research Center for AI in Science & Society, founded in July, will open on November 8, 2024. The central platform for sharing AI expertise at UBT connects researchers, developers and users of AI methods across all faculties. The public is cordially invited.How far can AI go in criminal prosecution?
At the first Bayreuth IT Criminal Law Day on October 10, 2024, experts from all over Germany will meet to shed light on aspects of artificial intelligence in criminal law and law enforcement.
New research network for the AI-supported development of sustainable products
The Bavarian Research Foundation is funding the Bavarian research network FORAnGen under the leadership of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stephan Tremmel, Chair of Engineering Design and CAD at the University of Bayreuth, with around 1.7 million euros. The aim of the research network is to design sustainable products using generative design.
UBT is the second German university in the AI Alliance
Since April, the University of Bayreuth has been a member of the AI Alliance for the development and promotion of open technologies for artificial intelligence software, models and tools. This makes UBT the second German university after TU Munich to join the alliance of renowned international companies and research institutions.First EXIST team with AI idea at the University of Bayreuth
Artificial intelligence is rapidly conquering the world and it will soon be impossible to imagine technology without it. Now the first EXIST-funded start-up team is starting at the University of Bayreuth, which is relying on artificial intelligence for its start-up idea.Bayreuth researcher uses artificial intelligence to develop a new method for improving electrocatalytic converters
Prof. Dr. Johannes Margraf and a team of scientists have developed a promising method to improve the efficiency of electrocatalysts. Using simulations and artificial intelligence, the researchers have developed a computer program that can simultaneously optimise several properties of the catalyst. The results have now been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.Scientists at the University of Bayreuth use artificial intelligence in astrophysics
Bayreuth scientists are investigating the structure and long-term behavior of galaxies using mathematical models based on Einstein's theory of relativity. Their innovative approach uses a deep neural network to quickly predict the stability of galaxy models. This artificial intelligence-based method enables efficient verification or falsification of astrophysical hypotheses in seconds. - 2023Hide
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Breakthrough for describing soft matter through AI at the University of Bayreuth
Scientists from Bayreuth have developed a new method for studying liquid and soft matter using artificial intelligence. In a study now published in the renowned journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America" (PNAS), they open up a new chapter in density functional theory with their "neural functional theory".University of Bayreuth opens Kulmbach Live-in Lab for holistic research on digital health
The possibilities for researching human behavior with the help of artificial intelligence are being taken to the next level in Kulmbach: The Live-in Lab there is Europe's leading laboratory for digital, AI-supported research into human behavior in everyday life. It has now been opened.Top international FoodTech & AI conference in Kulmbach
The first major international conference on nutrition will take place in Kulmbach from 9 to 11 October 2023: "Guaranteeing Food-Security Through AI" is the theme of the conference, which will have participants from Israel, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and all over Germany.Uni Bayreuth now offers an "Artificial Intelligence" certificate of completion
Starting in the winter semester 2023/24, students at the University of Bayreuth will be able to take various courses on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence” in addition to their studies and thus acquire a certificate.New EU project at the University of Bayreuth uses artificial intelligence for animal husbandry in agriculture
The goal of the new joint project "ProcessPig" is to promote animal-welfare oriented pig husbandry and to reduce environmentally harmful emissions. Prof. Dr. Agnes Koschmider, Chair of Business & Information Systems Engineering and Process Analytics, is cooperating with numerous research institutions, companies and farms in this project. The main goal is the development of a digital monitoring system that records and analyses the behavioural patterns of pigs in freely ventilated barns. The EU is funding the project with more than 484,000 euros over the next three years as part of the European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture (EIP Agri).Bayreuth researcher develops high-performance digital system for tailoring polymers
Polymers have become an indispensable part of everyday life. However, the current polymers represent only a small fraction of the huge number of polymers that theoretically exist. Prof. Dr. Christopher Kuenneth at the University of Bayreuth, Germany, together with research partners in Atlanta, USA, have now developed a digital system that promises extraordinarily high economical, technological and ecological benefits: from around 100 million theoretically possible polymers, their system can precisely select those materials that have an ideal property profile for targeted applications at unprecedented speed. The new system is presented in Nature Communications.Bayreuth scientist receives Google research award for new artificial intelligence project
Prof. Dr. Daniel Buschek, Professor of Mobile Intelligent User Interfaces at the University of Bayreuth, has been awarded a research prize from the internationally renowned "Google Research Scholar Program". He is one of a total of 79 scientists who will be accepted by Google into this funding program in 2023. Only ten of them work at universities and research institutions in Europe. Buschek will receive a total of 60,000 US dollars for his project on the question of how artificial intelligence can support the joint work of several team members on digital text documents.
Artificial intelligence (AI) for innovative school teaching
From traditional classrooms to teamwork learning environments: The University of Bayreuth has received a €1 million grant from the European Union for a STEM project that aims to promote deeper learning through AI learning facilitators in appropriate learning environments.
Fighting forest fires with artificial intelligence: New research project with the University of Bayreuth
Artificial intelligence should soon make it possible to detect forest fire hazards earlier than before and to fight forest fires more effectively. This is the goal of the joint project "AI-based Forest Monitoring - Artificial Intelligence for Early Detection of Forest Fire Events (KIWA)", in which the University of Bayreuth is participating with its research competencies in biogeography and disturbance ecology. The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) is funding the project for the next two years with a volume of around 1.8 million euros.