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Cosmetics in the environment: University of Graz proves danger to ants

Titanium dioxide, which is found in cosmetics, for example, is increasingly entering the environment in the form of nanoparticles. This could also put insects at risk. If ants ingest the substance in combination with the pesticide glyphosate, it disturbs the development of their offspring. Scientists at the University of Graz are drawing attention to the negative consequences of this toxic cocktail.

How Wikipedia and open source are changing the world

From ancient irrigation systems to Wikipedia: common goods have shaped our society for thousands of years. Richard Sturn, professor of economics at the University of Graz, explains why common goods or commons such as open-source software do not work without clear rules and what balance between openness and structure is crucial.

Award for female researchers: University of Graz impresses at the SPIRIT Award

On February 10, 2026, the SPIRIT Award for WOMEN in SCIENCE was presented for the second time—an award for outstanding female researchers in Styria. The winners, including Raquel Gonzalez de Vega from the University of Graz, impressed with innovative projects ranging from the detection of microplastics to revolutionary blood diagnostics.

Electricity consumption reduced: University of Graz well on track

This year, the University of Graz has once again received EMAS certification. Since the introduction of this environmental management system in 2016, the seal of approval has been renewed every three years after successful audits. As an EMAS-certified organisation, the university is committed to systematically improving its environmental performance and contributing to sustainable development at all levels. Progress is documented in the annual environmental statement. The statement for 2024 was recently published. Particularly pleasing: electricity consumption was the lowest since EMAS records began.

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Klimapolitik in Zeiten knapper Budgets

Robert Menasse: Die Lebensentscheidung

Themenabend „Mütter“: Nora Gomringer & Sabine Scholl

Bernhard Aichner: John

Ringvorlesung: So ein Theater!

Lange Nacht der Genderlesung

Das Blumenmeer im Frühling

Natur, Klima, Wirtschaft – Prioritäten für eine bessere Politik

Ringvorlesung: So ein Theater!