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On this page, journalists and media representatives can find current press releases, contact persons in the Media Relations Team and a selection of press photos.

Press releases

All press releases from the University of Vienna at a glance – sorted by topic
Press photos

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Latest press releases

Climate change slows Earth's spin: Day lengthening unprecedented in 3.6 million years

12.03.2026 Press release

Comparing fossil archives with modern measurements – Today's increase in day length stands out clearly in climate history

Polymers that crawl like worms: How materials can develop direction without being told where to go

05.03.2026 Press release

New findings can help to better understand DNA dynamics in living cells

Ancient symbiosis between plants and fungi: important insights for sustainable agriculture

03.03.2026 Press release

Picture of the long-term experiment on nutrient deficiency in grassland at the Raumberg-Gumpenstein Agricultural Research Station in Admont.

Low potassium and high nitrogen levels throw soils out of balance

Happiness in old age: living together counts more than a marriage certificate

18.02.2026 Press release

When older couples move in together, there is a significant increase in well-being – marriage, on the other hand, has no significant effect

New measurement method enables efficient real-time verification of quantum technologies

13.02.2026 Press release

Breakthrough through the use of optical switches for certifying quantum states

Emphasising the strengths of people with depression helps those affected

03.02.2026 Press release

Long-term study with over 700 participants shows the influence of social narratives on the situation of people with depression

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The latest research findings are available on Bluesky. Research is discussed and presented first-hand and in depth on YouTube and in the University of Vienna’s podcast An der Quelle (at the source). The latest press releases can also be subscribed to via RSS feed.