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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…
Is Graz a must-see destination, Mireille van Poppel?
“In the Netherlands, they say that wherever the land slopes upwards a bit, that’s a mountain. So the Schlossberg in Graz is worth a visit in itself,…
Is knowledge in a state of crisis, Sonja Rinofner-Kreidl?
“In every specialist field, the amount of knowledge processed and made available to us through the latest technology far exceeds the capacity of any…
How much science is there in theology, Martina Bär?
“Theology has a supernatural research subject: God. We can’t prove the existence of God – nor can we dis-prove it. God is plausible. So theology…
Women forward! Mireille van Poppel and Sarah Zapusek on the success and goals of equality
What do Catholic Theology, Law, and Environmental, Regional and Educational Sciences have in common at the University of Graz? Each of these three…
People and nature: Sarah Bürli is the scientific director of the Botanical Garden
How do we treat nature? This is the question that concerns Sarah Bürli, the new scientific director of the Botanical Garden at the University of Graz.…
Jointliy shaping things: Why students have a say at university
The Students' Union and Senate elections take place in May. As the largest group of its members, students can play an active role in shaping the…
How do "right-wing" voters feel?
Right-wing populist parties are experiencing an upswing across Europe. In Austria too: the FPÖ received more votes in the national elections in…
Tackling Liver Fat: Solveigh Koeberle’s Research on New Therapeutic Approaches
Pharmacognosist Solveigh Koeberle is investigating novel bioactive compounds for the prevention of degenerative diseases as part of the prestigious…
Brain teasers: Almost 300 students at the Maths Mixed Doubles at the University of Graz
The University of Graz and the Styrian Department of Education jointly organised a maths competition for ten to twelve-year-olds. The final on 25…
What makes cancer cells weak: a new approach in the fight against therapy resistance
One particular challenge in the treatment of cancer is therapy resistance. An international research team has now discovered a mechanism that opens up…
A weed shows how plants can become climate-fit
Researchers at the University of Graz are using thale cress to decipher the water distribution within plants. Their discoveries regarding water…