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New research: intensity of extreme heatwaves could increase much more than expected

It is known that heatwaves become more severe as the climate warms. But a new study led by the University of Graz now shows that the most extreme heat…

How much can a democracy take? Philosopher Julian Müller on strengths and weaknesses

For some he is a saviour, for others a destroyer of the democratic USA. With the start of Donald Trump's second presidency, many are painting a gloomy…

New network for nanostructures

The Austrian Science Fund FWF is funding the Graz research group "Molecule arrangement through artificial intelligence" with 1.19 million euros.…

Florian Bieber: Europe must not rely on the USA as a protective power

On 20 January 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term as President of the United States of America. Not only in the US, but also in…

Researchers decode substance from milk thistle to combat liver diseases

Solveigh Koeberle from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and her team have come one step closer to treating liver diseases. The results of…

Stress-free through the exam phase: Tips from Toni Innauer

Does the end of the semester feel like a marathon? Toni Innauer, former ski jumper and coach, shares exclusive strategies for coping with stress with…

Experience research: the hands-on labs inspire thousands of interested people

Successful research - not only scientists and students can do this at the University of Graz. Everyone else is also welcome to experience research up…

Carbon Tracer: Uni Graz erhält Auszeichnung für nachhaltiges Management

Die Universität Graz wurde mit dem HR Excellence Award 2024 in der Kategorie Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement in Berlin ausgezeichnet und für ihr Engagement…

Distant stars: Graz astrophysicists test new PLATOSpec spectrograph in Chile

A few weeks ago, the new, high-resolution PLATOSpec spectrograph was installed on the 1.52-meter telescope at the European Southern Observatory in La…

Birthday present for Friederike Mayröcker

The Austrian poet would have been 100 years old on 20 December 2024. The Germanists Alexandra Strohmaier and Klaus Kastberger have analysed her work.

Take a break: psychologist at the University of Graz explains how to manage stress better

Completing the most urgent tasks in the office and quickly getting the last presents, before the Christmas holidays once again sap your energy,…

University of Graz receives the City of Graz's Ökoprofit seal of approval

This year, the University of Graz was once again awarded the Ökoprofit seal of approval by the City of Graz for its successful environmental and…

Diverse and unique

The Wegener Centre at the University of Graz is an internationally outstanding institution for climate research. It celebrates its 20th anniversary in…

Das Jahr 2024 an der Uni Graz in Bildern

Vom Spatenstich des Graz Center of Physics, über unser Fest im Sommer bis zur Excellence Karrieremesse – am Campus der Uni Graz ist viel los. Mit 100…

Solar storms: stellar "outbursts of rage" more frequent than assumed

An international study involving the University of Graz shows how often sun-like stars tend to experience violent radiation eruptions. The results…

Researchers document glacier retreat with aerial photographs from the time of the occupation

Immediately after the end of the Second World War, the US Air Force still had a number of fighter planes stationed in Europe. Instead of withdrawing…