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Award for female researchers: University of Graz impresses at the SPIRIT Award

On February 10, 2026, the SPIRIT Award for WOMEN in SCIENCE was presented for the second time—an award for outstanding female researchers in Styria.…

Electricity consumption reduced: University of Graz well on track

This year, the University of Graz has once again received EMAS certification. Since the introduction of this environmental management system in 2016,…

Four universities, one degree: first certificates awarded in pioneering Arqus consortium

The European University Alliance Arqus has been in existence since 2018, with the University of Graz collaborating with eight partner institutions at…

University of Graz study shows: public money for climate adaptation pays off

In order to plug the budget gap, the state is currently pinching pennies. However, when it comes to adapting to climate change, investing helps to…

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Mensa Space: New learning and meeting place for students

The University of Graz and ÖH Uni Graz opened the “Mensa Space” to the public at the end of January 2026: This unique project was designed in…

Dual careers: How dual career services strengthen universities

The "Dual Career Styria Carinthia" network creates prospects for academic couples and promotes equal opportunities and the attractiveness of the…

How the University of Graz supports families

Whether it's childcare or caring for family members, the University of Graz supports employees and students with a wide range of services. From…

Vice Rector Markus Fallenböck: University employees are the cornerstone of success

At the University of Graz, we work on solutions for tomorrow and educate people who will shape our future. This is possible thanks to the commitment…

New measurements: University of Graz researchers show what causes Greenland's glaciers to melt

Melting glaciers in the Arctic are causing sea levels to rise, threatening coastal regions. The meltwater flowing into the North Atlantic can change…

Survival yesterday and today: exhibition at the University of Graz makes poverty audible

What connects Anna from Styria, who lost her job two years ago due to illness, with the blacksmith Giulio, who worked in Bologna almost 500 years ago?…

New AI Method Revolutionises the Design of Enzymes

Researchers at TU Graz and the University of Graz can use the technology to construct artificial biocatalysts. These new enzymes are significantly…

The dark side of life: new method developed to identify soil organisms

A large number of soil animals are smaller than one millimetre and are therefore difficult to study scientifically. Biologists from the University of…

It pays: Which benefits employees profit from

A green campus close to the city centre that combines modern and historic buildings. Creative academics and committed students with an eye on the…

How does peace succeed? Maximilian Lakitsch drives research forward

Donald Trump is rattling his proverbial sabre ever louder, unrest in the Middle East is escalating and the war in Ukraine continues to rage.…

Simon Benal completes a voluntary environmental year at the University of Graz

Committing to the planet, getting to know exciting fields of activity and discovering possible paths for your own future – these are the opportunities…