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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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Science for Policy Hackathon

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.

21.10.2024 | [more]

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Nobel Prize in Economics: Do we need democracy for prosperity?

The Prize was awarded for compelling insights that explain the differences in wealth between nations. Alejandro Cuñat, professor of Economics, discusses the key lesson: To succeed, economies need equal opportunities for all.

17.10.2024 | [more]

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"We're not going back!": Kamala Harris's anti-populism

Dorit Geva, newly appointed Professor of Politics and Gender at the University of Vienna, analyses why Kamala Harris has unexpectedly chosen not to run a populist campaign and explains why this decision carries certain risks.

16.10.2024 | [more]

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Ecology: Animal life discovered below the seafloor

The discovery of animal life below the seafloor at hydrothermal vents in the East Pacific Rise is reported in a Nature Communications paper. The research sheds new light on the complex habitats that are found in the deep ocean.

16.10.2024 | [more]

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“Exploring our cosmic origins rooted in Earth’s history”

In his research, David Fernández Remolar, Ida Pfeiffer Professor at our Faculty in the winter term 2024/25, is concentrating on extreme environments - from Alaska’s permafrost to hyperacidic systems.

14.10.2024 | [more]

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New professorships in October

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

06.10.2024 | [more]

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The Yidan Prize goes to Wolfgang Lutz

We recognize the brightest minds in education and build a community around them. A community that promotes collaboration, shares what works, and is as strong in research and testing as it is in practical application.

05.10.2024 | [more]

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