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News and stories from the University of Vienna: detailed articles and podcasts about research, personal insights into student life, as well as the latest press releases – everything you need to know about research, studying, and teaching at a glance.

Focus on research

How curiosity generates knowledge: This section provides an overview of the diverse research projects conducted at the University of Vienna – explore our press releases, interviews in the research magazine Rudolphina, podcasts and reports.

Hungary: How much autocracy can the EU take?

14.04.2026 Research

Using Hungary as a cautionary tale, Dorothee Bohle explains how democracies quietly erode – and why the EU struggles to respond.

Human changes in land-cover increase global landslide fatalities in mountains considerably

08.04.2026 Press release

Land-cover changes appear more often in lower income countries, exacerbating the vulnerability of socioeconomically disadvantaged people

Where are human rights heading?

01.04.2026 Rudolphina

Legal philosopher Anne Kühler on the interplay between democracy and human rights, and the role of women’s rights.

Hotspots of plant invasion change from subtropical towards temperate regions

27.03.2026 Press release

Projections plant invasion risk under future climate and land-use scenarios also indicate significant changes in alien species composition

'You cannot think about health without thinking about politics'

26.03.2026 Rudolphina

Helena Hansen, a leading expert in social medicine, on the structural reasons behind the opioid crisis and health inequity in the US

Democracy and human rights – a 'complicated' relationship?

25.03.2026 Rudolphina

Porträt Sylvia Kritzinger und Michael Lysander Fremuth

Political scientist Sylvia Kritzinger and international law expert Michael Lysander Fremuth on wriggle rooms and limits in democracy

Research in motion

In the video, historian Emily Kate Genatowski explains how we can integrate data by artificial intelligence into research without losing trust or creativity.
What do bathroom tiles and electric particles have in common? In this video the mathematician Marcus Schönfelder provides insights into the fascinating world of Tiling Enumeration.
In times of crises and rapid change, what role should schools play? In the video, ten researchers from the University of Vienna explain what they believe are the ten most important “future skills”.

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News from the University

What is happening at the University of Vienna? This section compiles the latest news from within the University to keep you up to date, ranging from prizes and awards to personnel changes.

THE Ranking: University of Vienna ranked 14th among the world’s most international universities

18.03.2026 Press release

Analysis by online magazine THE Student based on data from the THE World University Rankings

New professorships in March 2026

03.03.2026 Professorship

A warm welcome to our new professors.

University of Vienna awarded 17 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships

26.02.2026 University

The University of Vienna congratulates all the researchers who have been awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship.

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All about studying

What is happening in the area of studies? News about degree programmes, experience reports, tips and insights into everyday student life – directly on the University of Vienna’s blog.

Opening event for the lecture series "Health in Society"

04.03.2026 Studies

The lecture series “Health in Society” kicks off on March 18 with an opening event and a keynote address by Helena Hansen.

11 things you should definitely do during the summer break

05.07.2025 Blog

Time off from university over the summer is the ideal opportunity not only to relax but also to invest in your future.

Studying at the University of Vienna. How do I apply?

12.05.2025 Blog

Eight FAQs about the application and admission – so that nothing stands in the way of your start at the University of Vienna.

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