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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…

What should Europe know about the future, Paul Gragl?

Hotspot in Albania: a researcher from the University of Graz on an Italian experiment

It's an experiment. With high costs. With people. Italy has already sent migrants picked up in international waters to the Gjader hotspot in Albania,…

Rituals in the judiciary: between tradition and modernity

From medieval court proceedings to the modern-day role of the lawyer, to today's social partnership: rituals in the legal and political spheres…

Flood risk on the rise: Climate change causes more persistent heavy rainfall

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent as a result of climate change. River floods such as those along the Ahr and Meuse valleys in 2021,…

Admission 2025/26: Studying at the University of Graz

Start your studies at the University of Graz! Important information and deadlines for bachelor's, master's, teacher training and other programmes for…