Hurdles for skilled immigrants in Vienna
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Deskilling affects many highly educated and academic migrants from Central and Eastern European countries living in Vienna.
Experience our research
Academic research opens up new perspectives and drives innovation – with benefits for all.
The University of Vienna brings research to the people with hands-on projects such as citizen science and engaging formats like the Semester Question. Highlights also include festivals such as the Long Night of Research, the Viennese Research Festival and Pint of Science.The Vienna Children’s University offers a whole host of wonderful formats and activities for the next generation.
Meet our researchers, discover how knowledge is generated – and how it changes the world.
See – hear – experience research
Children's University
Every summer, children aged 7 to 12 years are invited to enrol as students at the University for two weeks and experience what it is like to study – in a real lecture hall, with a student ID card and even a graduation ceremony.
Kinderbüro der Universität Wien/APA-Fotoservice/Juhasz Fotograf/in: Krisztian JuhaszLong Night of Research
The Long Night of Research is Austria’s largest science event. Held every two years, it invites participants to discover the world of academia and research free of charge.
Sophisticated Pictures / Daniel AuerCitizen science
When citizens become scientists! What are you most interested in? Observing wild bees, counting bird species, documenting historic sources or collecting environmental data …
Konrad Lorenz Research CenterVienna lecture series
Big questions, open to everyone. Our experts explore issues of pressing societal relevance – from the climate crisis to digital humanities – through accessible insights and dialogue.
Ian EhmUniversity of Vienna's Semester Question
New every semester: answers to questions that move society.
Rudolphina Research Magazine
The University of Vienna’s research magazine offers insights into the latest discoveries through articles, interviews, podcasts, and videos.
Barbara Mair
The benefits of research
Exciting collaborations with companies, new technologies, successful start-ups – the University of Vienna is home to many success stories which show how visions become ideas and how our research has a real impact on society through practical applications.
We take on challenges head-first, and our academics work on making sustainable improvements for us and the world we live in.
More about innovation and transfer
Ian Ehm
Current insights
From Vienna to Canada: Permafrost and hot springs
Rudolphina
Climate research in north-western Canada: a Rudolphina Roadtrip amid pouring rain, lone wolves and long summer nights.
From Vienna to Chicago: Identity, war and migration
Rudolphina
This time the Rudolphina Roadtrip takes us to Chicago. Ana Mijić studies how people who fled the Bosnian war have rebuilt their lives and identities.
How does quantum research change our reality?
The University of Vienna’s semester question invites everyone to explore one of the most pressing issues of our time with academics from different fields.
