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A sign of freedom and democracy: University of Graz awards human rights prize to IAPB

The University of Graz awards its Human Rights Prize to the International Accountability Platform for Belarus for its crucial work in documenting serious human rights violations in Belarus. A clear signal for justice and a democratic Europe.

Short but powerful: PhD students present their research in the 3 Minute Thesis Competition

Brevity is the soul of wit - a saying that was confirmed at the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) on 15 March 2024. Eleven doctoral students from the University of Graz took part in the event organised by the Doctoral Academy as part of an international competition. The task: to present their own research in English in three minutes in an understandable and exciting way for an audience from outside the field. Allowed: a single PowerPoint slide and a lot of creativity. All participants demonstrated this on stage at the Literaturhaus Graz.

Against the current: overcoming obstacles for renewable energy communities

Residents of an apartment building have jointly installed a photovoltaic system on the roof. They now receive cheap electricity and are independent of large corporations. And they are also helping to protect the climate. If only everything were that simple. In fact, the road for renewable energy communities is rocky. Scientists at the University of Graz explain how obstacles can be overcome.

Quantum research: Images provide a better understanding of light and matter

An international team of researchers has been able to take photos of a special specimen from the world of quantum research for the first time: the exciton. The findings are to be used to generate even more electricity from sunlight using innovative photovoltaic systems.