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Bio-plastics and baroque theatre: Awards for two researchers from the University of Graz

Chemist Katalin Barta Weissert received this year's "Forschungspreis des Landes Steiermark", while Germanist Christian Neuhuber received the "Erzherzog-Johann-Forschungspreis". The awards are endowed with 12,000 euros each and are presented for outstanding achievements in the field of science and research. Provincial Councillor Willibald Ehrenhöfer presented the awards on 7 November 2025 in the White Hall of Graz Castle.

EU supports team led by molecular biologist Brigitte Pertschy with around ten million euro

The European Research Council (ERC) is funding the snoOPERA project with around ten million euros to research the structure of cellular protein factories. The four researchers involved want to clarify how tiny RNA-protein complexes control the formation of ribosomes—a key to understanding diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.

Maths made easy: how gaming elements motivate children to practise

Where does the six belong on a number line from one to ten? This task is a challenge for children with dyscalculia. For fear of failure, many are reluctant to tackle the exercise in the first place. A playful approach can remove this obstacle and give the affected pupils more self-confidence, as psychologist Manuel Ninaus found out in a study.

How artificial intelligence is changing the digital future in Europe

On November 20, 2025, the Technology Impact Summit at the Seifenfabrik in Graz will bring together experts from politics, business, and science. The focus will be on how artificial intelligence is transforming our working world and which specific AI solutions are already being used successfully today.
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Konrad P. Liessmann und Michael Köhlmeier über ihre Dinge des Lebens