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A new age of research

Knowledge is power; but sharing knowledge makes it more powerful. Open Science, the movement for transparent and freely accessible science, is…

Sermilik Station: How research in Greenland is a success

The Sermilik research station of the University of Graz in East Greenland offers students and scientists unique research opportunities. In just one…

How maths can ensure fairer elections

At the Schumpeter Lectures at the University of Graz, Nobel Prize winner Eric Maskin presented an innovative approach for fairer elections. The…

A better understanding of the world: the diversity of languages

Knowledge of foreign languages improves your chances on the global labour market. It also promotes understanding of other cultures. Language learning…

A better understanding of the world: the diversity of languages

Knowledge of foreign languages improves your chances on the global labour market. It also promotes understanding of other cultures. Language learning…

Also on the banks of the Spree: the Berlin location for elementary education

‘Ich bin eine Berlinerin.’ Inspired by US President Kennedy, the University of Graz could also say this about itself. For more than four years, it has…

Three times from around the world

Lara Ferraz comes from Brazil, Yuan Way Chow from Malaysia. Both are currently studying at the University of Graz. Mouna Gharbi, on the other hand,…

Paul Gragl, an expert in European law, on the prospects for EU security and defence policy

He is blackmailing Ukraine, questioning the mutual defence guarantee within NATO and announcing that he will annex Greenland. US President Donald…

Quick, concise, clear: doctoral students present research in 3 Minute Thesis Competition

The Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) presents doctoral students with a challenge that they are not usually faced with in research: to keep it…

Sensitive and strong: physicists at the University of Graz create basis for new sensors

Sensors play a crucial role in all areas of modern technology. The more precisely they respond to the smallest changes, the higher the quality and…

Exhibition in the Botanical Garden kicks off spring with impressive wildlife photography

The philosopher Harald Stelzer captures the wonders of the animal world in pictures. A selection of his fascinating photos are on display in the…

Doctorate sub auspiciis: Researchers from the University of Graz and TU Graz honoured

Six researchers from Graz have been awarded doctorates "sub auspiciis Praesidentis rei publicae" this year: Computer scientists Barbara Gigerl, Andrea…

University of Graz launches project to share green know-how with Southeast Asia

Thailand and Vietnam are not only among the top tourist destinations. According to the Global Carbon Atlas, they are also among the regions with the…

How maths works: psychologist Stephan Vogel explains how we learn to think in numbers

The neuroscientist has analysed the processes in the brain and shows where learning difficulties can be addressed.

Study shows: more heavy rain due to global warming

A new study has confirmed for the first time that heavy rainfall events in Austria have become more intense. A team of researchers from Geosphere…

AI project analyses 100 years of job ads

Around 1850, there were around 100 distinguishable professions; by 2025, their number had increased by a factor of thirty. A team from the University…