Mining the treasure trove of data
Huge amounts of data are generated every day in almost all areas of life: be it on cell phones, in medicine, in energy supply or in logistics. Many of these data treasures hold great potential for society, business and science. Even if machine learning facilitates data analysis in many cases, highly qualified people are still indispensable for evaluating data, interpreting it correctly and further developing the models. This is why TU Graz and the University of Graz have developed the new Master's degree program in Data Science as part of their cooperation NAWI Graz: It combines mathematics, statistics and computer science to provide a foundation-oriented education in which students acquire skills in areas such as data analysis, forecasting, optimization, information integration and machine learning. ► learn more
From biodiversity to cells: new Master's degree in Biology
Biology is a fixed starter in the program. In this discipline, the scientists have given their degree program a complete facelift. What was once two Master's degrees has become one, with new specializations and content. "Depending on their interests, students can specialize in a particular subject or make the most of the entire breadth of biology," explains Edith Stabentheiner, Chair of the Curriculum Committee, which is responsible for the curriculum. There are five modules to choose from for specialization: Biodiversity and Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Neurobiology and Behaviour, Molecular Physiology and Cell Biology of Plants and Digital Biology. "Students can put together their specializations individually," confirms Stabentheiner, offering flexible combination options.
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The basics of AI
Artificial intelligence plays a role almost everywhere. The University of Graz therefore offers its students a basic AI education. "We want our students to understand and be able to use AI," explains Cathrine Walter-Laager, Vice Rector for Teaching. "They should also understand what impact AI has on our society." The training in the form of a microcredential, a kind of subject bundle, is open to all students. It comprises 16 ECTS credits, which can be credited as part of electives. And at the end there is also a certificate.
"With the IdeaLab, the University of Graz is already demonstrating its high level of expertise in the field of artificial intelligence. The experts who set up this course programme are based there," says Markus Fallenböck, Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Digitalization. ► learn more
Africa in view
The near and yet distant continent. The new African Studies module series aims to close the knowledge gap on Africa. The collaboration between researchers from various institutions at the University of Graz and international experts - especially from Africa - as well as art and cultural institutions and diaspora associations in Graz and Vienna opens up a wide range of perspectives. The African Science Hub Graz (ASH Graz) focuses primarily on linguistic issues, but also on dealing with data and materials from colonial contexts as well as literary, art and cultural studies. The courses are open to all students as well as external participants. ► learn more