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Eine Gruppe aus Studierenden versammelt sich um das Karl-Ludwig-Denkmal vor dem Schloss.

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Randomly generated Uni-IDs for new students and employees starting April 1, 2026

New Uni-IDs (user IDs) will be randomly generated in the future. Existing Uni-IDs will remain unchanged.

Zwei Forschende sitzen im exLAB zusammen und betrachten etwas auf dem Laptop. Die Frau trägt einen modichen Hosenanzug. Der Mann dunkle Hosen und einen dunklen Pulli.

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The new Copilot Chat app is now available in M365.

The new Copilot Chat app in M365 is now available for use by all members of the university. It differs from M365 Copilot in that Copilot Chat does not have access to your personal data.

Drei Studentinnen sitzen vor ihren Laptops. Sie haben sich einander zugewandt und arbeiten an Aufgabenblättern.

New Learning Activities app in M365 now available to university members

The app allows you to create flashcards from learning materials.

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A new paid version of bwCloud-OS

On August 31, 2026, the application's old infrastructure platform will be migrated to the new paid version Gen3 of bwCloud-OS.

Die Theke des IT-Supports mit der Aufschrift IT-Service-Desk.

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Extended opening hours IT-Service-Desk

During the week of February 16–20, 2026, the IT Service Desk will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A woman is tapping on a screen.

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Microsoft Planner: No more backups

Following a change introduced by Microsoft, centrally managed backups for Microsoft Planner are no longer available.

Person am Laptop

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Security vulnerability in Notepad++

Update to the latest version 8.9.1 strongly recommended

A screen displaying a list of files is illuminated by the sun. Next to it is another laptop, which can be seen from behind.

Changes to the File Service for Students

We are discontinuing the central file service for students and the respective individual storage space as of 16 February 2026.

Project bwKI Transfer – pilot use of AI solutions in university administration

Exchange of ideas and practical insights at the partner forum in Offenburg

Zwei Stundentinnen sitzen vor einem Hörsaal und betrachten gemeinsam etwas auf einem Tablet.

Credit: Oana Szekely

Free M365 license for students

Changes to M365 licenses for students in December.