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It crawls and flies: The campus as a valuable place of biodiversity

It is a living and recreational space for students, for people who work at the university and for those who live in the neighbourhood: the green…

Uni Vibes - the festival that transcends borders

Universities make a significant contribution to culture, to the interpretation of society and to human existence. We want to celebrate that! With "Uni…

Uni Vibes 2025: Die Uni Graz feiert Vielfalt, Wissenschaft und ein gutes Miteinander

Die Universität Graz ist nicht nur die führende Bildungs- und Forschungseinrichtung im Süden Österreichs, sie ist mit ihrem grünen Campus im Herzen…

How the placebo effect helps children lose weight

The placebo effect works even when a drug is known to contain no active ingredient. A Graz-based research team is now investigating this approach as…

Zwei Kontinente auf einen Nenner gebracht: Mathematikerin Mouna Gharbi an der Uni Graz

‘It's a continuous path of learning, as a researcher and as a teacher. Day after day. I find that extremely exciting,’ says Mouna Gharbi. And the…

Welcome: Yuan Way Chow from Kuala Lumpur spends an exchange semester at University of Graz

His home university is almost 12,000 kilometres away. Yuan Way Chow is from Malaysia and currently completing his exchange semester at the department…

In the footsteps of Jesus: Pope Francis openly approached everyone

Pope Francis I has taken significant steps to open up the Catholic Church. On Easter Monday, he passed away at the age of 88. His commitment to the…

From chokeberry to stone pine: plant rarities market on April 26 and 27

On the weekend after Easter, the Botanical Garden and the campus meadow at the University of Graz will once again be transformed into a huge rarities…

Why different things are good for us: psychologist Katja Corcoran on the benefits of diver

Bright, colourful and exotic: especially now in May, we enjoy variety in nature. Not always in human society. Psychologist Katja Corcoran explains why…

Unlimited knowledge

Studying is a formative time full of new experiences. With its diverse range of degree programmes in nine fields of interest, the University of Graz…

The rise of "gut feelings" in US political rhetoric

Analysis of eight million political speeches reveals: never before have members of the US Congress based their rhetoric more strongly on personal…

From Rio to Graz: law student Lara Ferraz on a multicultural campus

"There are more international students at the University of Graz than at my home universities in Rio de Janeiro and Recife," enthuses Lara Ferraz…

Where does knowledge blossom, Ulrike Grube?

“Plants make up 82 percent of the Earth’s biomass. Their vital role in biological processes, and as a source of nutrition, is becoming all the…

“Roter Stern über Graz”: Barbara Stelzl-Marx's book about the Soviet occupation in 1945

When the Styrian capital was occupied by the Red Army on 9 May 1945, fear and uncertainty mingled with relief at the end of the war for the majority…

Ice and snow on the retreat: what climate change means for our water

Artificial snow slopes wind their way through green forests and meadows. Last winter once again took a heavy toll on ski resorts. But climate change…

Technology for tomorrow: Competence Centre Battery4Life takes off

By April 1st, the new battery research centre “Battery4Life” opens its doors at the TU Graz. Innovative battery technologies for electric vehicles are…