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October 2026

How much control do we actually have over our own health?

Research and knowledge
Health

October 2026

New Drug for Narcolepsy: Why Patients in Germany Must Continue to Wait

A new active ingredient could fundamentally change the treatment of sleeping sickness - Witten University explains.

Prof. Dr. Boris Zernikow has been awarded the Federal Cross of Merit on Ribbon; he is standing between his wife and Andreas Bothe, the District President of the Münster District Government, and is smiling at the camera.

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October 2026

Pioneer in Pediatric Pain Management: Prof. Dr. Boris Zernikow Receives the Federal Cross of Merit

The physician and scientist from Witten/Herdecke University was honored for his contributions to the care of seriously ill children and adolescents.

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Mon 19.10.

Info event
Study

October 2026

Online taster seminar Psychology (B. Sc.) in October 2026

Prospective students can find out everything they need to know about studying Psychology in Witten at the taster seminar.

Tue 20.10.

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Info event
Study

October 2026

Online Information Session on the University Course “Transformation Management and Systemic Organizational Development” in October

"From the Conference Room to the Development Room": Why Teams Are the Most Important Factor in Successful Transformation.

Wed 21.10.

Research and knowledge
Management, Economics and Society

October 2026

WIFU Lecture Series: ‘Between Rigour & Relevance’

Renowned researchers from Germany and abroad provide insights into the latest research on family businesses