News

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.

Research in motion

  • What is the big question behind Darwin’s theory of evolution? And who actually answered it?Which questions are changing our world – and what questions does our society need to ask today?
  • Climate researcher Susanna Winkelbauer explains the AMOC and why rising temperatures and additional freshwater can weaken the current.
  • Focus on Soil: Why do we need healthy soil? And what actually makes soil healthy? Ecosystem researcher Andreas Richter explains this in the video.

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What unites us at the University of Vienna
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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.

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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.

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