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Studying is a formative time full of new experiences. With its diverse range of degree programmes in nine fields of interest, the University of Graz…
The rise of "gut feelings" in US political rhetoric
Analysis of eight million political speeches reveals: never before have members of the US Congress based their rhetoric more strongly on personal…
From Rio to Graz: law student Lara Ferraz on a multicultural campus
"There are more international students at the University of Graz than at my home universities in Rio de Janeiro and Recife," enthuses Lara Ferraz…
Where does knowledge blossom, Ulrike Grube?
“Plants make up 82 percent of the Earth’s biomass. Their vital role in biological processes, and as a source of nutrition, is becoming all the…
“Roter Stern über Graz”: Barbara Stelzl-Marx's book about the Soviet occupation in 1945
When the Styrian capital was occupied by the Red Army on 9 May 1945, fear and uncertainty mingled with relief at the end of the war for the majority…
Ice and snow on the retreat: what climate change means for our water
Artificial snow slopes wind their way through green forests and meadows. Last winter once again took a heavy toll on ski resorts. But climate change…
Technology for tomorrow: Competence Centre Battery4Life takes off
By April 1st, the new battery research centre “Battery4Life” opens its doors at the TU Graz. Innovative battery technologies for electric vehicles are…
A new age of research
Knowledge is power; but sharing knowledge makes it more powerful. Open Science, the movement for transparent and freely accessible science, is…
Sermilik Station: How research in Greenland is a success
The Sermilik research station of the University of Graz in East Greenland offers students and scientists unique research opportunities. In just one…
How maths can ensure fairer elections
At the Schumpeter Lectures at the University of Graz, Nobel Prize winner Eric Maskin presented an innovative approach for fairer elections. The…
A better understanding of the world: the diversity of languages
Knowledge of foreign languages improves your chances on the global labour market. It also promotes understanding of other cultures. Language learning…
Also on the banks of the Spree: the Berlin location for elementary education
‘Ich bin eine Berlinerin.’ Inspired by US President Kennedy, the University of Graz could also say this about itself. For more than four years, it has…
Three times from around the world
Lara Ferraz comes from Brazil, Yuan Way Chow from Malaysia. Both are currently studying at the University of Graz. Mouna Gharbi, on the other hand,…
Paul Gragl, an expert in European law, on the prospects for EU security and defence policy
He is blackmailing Ukraine, questioning the mutual defence guarantee within NATO and announcing that he will annex Greenland. US President Donald…
Quick, concise, clear: doctoral students present research in 3 Minute Thesis Competition
The Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) presents doctoral students with a challenge that they are not usually faced with in research: to keep it…
Sensitive and strong: physicists at the University of Graz create basis for new sensors
Sensors play a crucial role in all areas of modern technology. The more precisely they respond to the smallest changes, the higher the quality and…