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Welcome reception for international exchange students
On 13 March 2019, Vice Rector for Research and International Affairs of the University of Vienna, Jean-Robert Tyran welcomed the new international exchange students. The reception was organized by the International Office.
15.03.2019 | [more]
The genomic history of the Iberian Peninsula over the past 8000 years
Focusing on the Iberian Peninsula, scientists around Ron Pinhasi, University of Vienna, report genome-wide data from 271 ancient individuals from Iberia. The findings provide a comprehensive genetic time transect of the region.
15.03.2019 | [more]
The magic of Mesopotamia
ERC Starting Grant investigator Nicla De Zorzi studies ancient Mesopotamian literature, magic and divination. In her research she aims at investigating analogical thinking as a dominant feature of ancient Mesopotamian scholarship.
07.03.2019 | [more]
When changing one atom makes molecules better
The group of Nuno Maulide, recently named the Scientist of the Year 2018, in collaboration with the group of Harald Sitte, has now reported a facile method for the replacement of hydrogen with fluorine in important drug molecules.
05.03.2019 | [more]
For the future of quantum technology
The recently granted collaboration project “Quantum Information Systems Beyond Classical Capabilities (BeyondC)” coordinated by the University of Vienna aims to go beyond the capabilities of classical technology.
01.03.2019 | [more]
ORCID Austria Consortium: Foundation and Perspectives
Since January 2019, the University of Vienna and the TU Vienna lead the newly-formed ORCID Austria Consortium. It aims to establish ORCID as an identifier for researchers, Paloma Marin Arraiza and Christian Gumpenberger explain.
01.03.2019 | [more]
New Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
With the establishment of the new Centre on March 1, 2019, the University of Vienna will grow from 19 to 20 Faculties and Centres. It addresses two key scientific disciplines with enormous potential for synergy across disciplines.
01.03.2019 | [more]