Whistles against division: Rivka Saltiel experienced both unrest and solidarity in the US

Rivka Saltiel, a geographer from the University of Graz, has been working as a visiting professor in Minneapolis for the past five months and has witnessed first-hand the state of emergency and the deadly raids carried out by the immigration agency ICE. She reports on the collective solidarity of the population, the resistance to the President’s attempts to divide the community, and the power of informal social networks that ensure day-to-day provision and safety. These practices of solidarity are also relevant for Europe.

Out and about: Sebastian Ruin knows what outdoor exercising does for us

Record of reported species: Styria wins the global City Nature Challenge

Observers in Styria recorded 5,158 different animals, plants and fungi as part of the international City Nature Challenge between 24 and 27 April 2026. This saw the region take first place in the "species" category. Ostrava in the Czech Republic made the most observations, with just under 140,000, whilst the San Francisco Bay Area had the highest number of participants, namely 3,019.

Europe Day: Strengthening international expertise with Arqus

On 9 May, the spotlight will be on Europe. At the University of Graz, European cooperation is also a tangible part of everyday student life – not least through the Arqus university alliance. Master’s and PhD students can currently register for the Arqus micro-credential in ‘Advanced Creative Thinking and Communication’.