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StudiGPT: University of Graz launches first AI chatbot for students

The University of Graz is the first university in Austria to launch the AI chatbot "studiGPT" to support students in their studies. Available free of charge to all students from 21 May, it is complemented by the new micro-degree "AI and Society" for comprehensive knowledge in the future field of artificial intelligence.

Exemplary: Students and staff of the University are committed to climate-friendly mobility

Whether by public transport, bicycle or on foot, the majority of students and staff at the University of Graz travel in a climate-friendly manner. If you add up all the journeys between home and university, motorised private transport accounts for only 20 percent of the total for staff. The rest is covered by bus, train, tram, bike or on foot. This makes the university a real role model. The city of Graz has set this distribution of transport modes – known as the modal split – for its residents in its Mobility Plan 2040. Less than five per cent of students use a private car, moped or motorbike.

A toast to the job: why company parties can boost team spirit

Celebrating together promotes cohesion, increases motivation and identification with the company. At least if the party guests enjoy spending time with their colleagues. Psychologist Sabine Bergner knows how else to convey a corporate culture and strengthen team spirit.

JJ wins Song Contest: How he won over the audience

Austrian countertenor JJ has won the 2025 Song Contest. He was already tipped as a favourite to win in the run-up to the event. But can the audience really judge music? And how much politics is involved in the judging? Susanne Kogler and Saskia Jaszoltowski take a look at the Eurovision phenomenon.