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Robert Tyran, Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs at the University of Vienna

University of Vienna to boost regional collaboration with its CENTRAL European Partners

The University of Vienna has taken the initiative in coordinating and strengthening activities in the CENTRAL network. Jean-Robert Tyran, Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs, explains its role and potential.

01.07.2021 | [more]

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From Early Earth to Exoplanets: Is there life?

By looking outward towards planets we can look backwards and understand the history of our planet. Eric Gaidos is astronomer, planetary scientist and geobiologist and concentrates on the habitability of exoplanets.

30.06.2021 | [more]

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The evolution of axial patterning

A research group led by Grigory Genikhovich at the University of Vienna has found that the main body axis of sea anemones is similar to that of sea urchins. This suggests that this mechanism existed about 650 million years ago.

29.06.2021 | [more]

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Summer Concerts of the Vienna University Philharmonic

On the 3rd of July the Vienna University Philharmonic plays Mahler Symphony Nr. 2 in the Musikverein and on the 10th and 11th of July the Arcaded Courtyard becomes the stage for "Summer Night Pop".

29.06.2021 | [more]

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"First ladies" from Korea and Austria visit the Botanical Garden

The first ladies from Korea and Austria, Kim Jung-sook and Doris Schmidauer, discussed species conservation and climate change with researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences.

25.06.2021 | [more]

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Hot off the press: a new role for histone modifications in genomic imprinting

Scientists from the University of Vienna led by Martin Leeb have now discovered 71 previously unrecognized imprinted genes in preimplantation blastocysts.

25.06.2021 | [more]

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Researchers at the University of Vienna have developed a method for controlled creation of imperfections into graphene at length scales approaching the macroscopic world

Atomic-scale tailoring of graphene approaches macroscopic world

Researchers at the University of Vienna have developed a method for controlled creation of imperfections into graphene at length scales approaching the macroscopic world.

18.06.2021 | [more]

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