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Hidden infestation: Why the American grapevine leafhopper threatens viticulture

The spread of the American grapevine leafhopper is making headlines in Styria. The concerns of winegrowers are justified, says University of Graz…

What does “success” look like for a university, Rector Peter Riedler?

“From my personal perspective there is one superb yardstick that gives a sense of whether we are succeeding: when I find myself sitting every day…

Finale in the Arctic: University of Graz research station nearing completion

Work on the University of Graz's research station in East Greenland is entering its final phase: under Arctic conditions and with considerable…

When will we run out of water? Geologists analyse springs in the Alps

More water in winter, a drastic drop in summer: Austria's springs are still abundant enough throughout the year. In the long term, however, climate…

Like an open book: researchers invite people to share their experiences digitally

PhD student Saumya Sadhu has launched the "Human Chapters" initiative to bring people together at online events on the topic of diversity at…

30 years after Srebrenica: Heike Karge supports forces for reconciliation

This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia. To this day, Serbia and the Republika Srpska refuse to characterise…

Styrian Economic Chamber awards scholarships to three students at the University of Graz

In their Master's theses, Daniela Pinter, Elena Pusca and Leonie Sayer are focussing on topics that are of particular importance to the economy. On 1…

Signals from the roots: how the plant hormone cytokinin influences flowering

Many do it in spring, others wait a little longer and some really get going in winter – when a plant begins to flower is controlled by various…