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New materials for new applications: trapping single metal atoms in graphene

This article presents a simple and innovative method to create new materials that combine the extraordinary properties of single metal atoms with the robustness, flexibility, and versatility of graphene.

12.11.2024 | [more]

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Science for Policy Hackathon Deadline: 15.11.

In the Science for Policy Hackathon students and early-career researchers collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to tackle real-world policy challenges from the City of Vienna.

12.11.2024 | [more]

University

Photonics100 honorees: Prof. Markus Aspelmeyer & Assoc. Prof. Oliver Heckl

The Photonics100, curated by a panel of industry experts, highlights scientists, engineers, and business leaders whose work is reshaping sectors from aerospace and telecommunications to quantum technologies and healthcare.

07.11.2024 | [more]

University

New professorships in November

The University of Vienna welcomes two new professorships. This web page provides an overview of all newly appointed professors including their contact details and curricula vitae.

04.11.2024 | [more]

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How to reboot European cinema

Vienna just hosted the Viennale. Best moment to check in with Katharine Sarikakis, Professor of Communication Science, who is heading an international project on the future of European film.

31.10.2024 | [more]

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Using big telescopes to explore new physics

Graham Smith joined the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy as Ida Pfeiffer Professor. He is using observations of gravitational lensing phenomena to probe the big questions in modern physics.

28.10.2024 | [more]

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Recruiting: Endowed Professor of Zoo Conservation Science

At the Faculty of Life Sciences, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a Endowed Professor of Zoo Conservation Science (full time, limited to a period of 5 years).

23.10.2024 | [more]

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The Personality of Trump’s ‘Personality Cult‘

Unscathed by all scandals, Donald Trump's popularity among his loyalists could still secure him another term as U.S. president. Why are these voters willing to ‘ride or die‘ with Trump?

22.10.2024 | [more]

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