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University of Würzburg: First Steps Toward Official German UAP Research Office

The IFEX at the University of Würzburg under Prof. Hakan Kayal officially incorporated UAP research — a first for any German university. Green politician Dieter Janecek initiated contacts to establish an official German UAP research office.

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October 13, 2022
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Background

The Interdisciplinary Research Center for Extraterrestrial Studies (IFEX) at the University of Würzburg, led by Prof. Hakan Kayal, has officially incorporated UAP research into its scientific program, marking the first time at any German university. Green Party politician Dieter Janecek, aerospace rapporteur for the Greens, met with IFEX leadership to discuss establishing an official German UAP research office, representing the first constructive political contacts on the topic.

Institution

The Interdisciplinary Research Center for Extraterrestrial Studies (IFEX) operates at the University of Würzburg.
- Led by Prof. Hakan Kayal
- Officially incorporated UAP research into its scientific program
- First German university to do so

Political Engagement

Dieter Janecek engaged with IFEX leadership.
- Green Party politician and aerospace rapporteur for the Greens
- Met to discuss establishing an official German UAP research office
- Marks the first constructive political contacts on UAP research

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