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The European Union funds the Conceptual Study of the wide Field Spectroscopic Telescope

The Department of Astrophysics of the University of Vienna is one of the consortium partners of a new telescope, the Wide Field Spectroscopic Telescope (WST), which could become operational in Chile after 2040.

26.11.2024 | [more]

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The New Ethic of Patriarchy: A Global Ethnography

Invitation to the inaugural lecture of Dorit Geva as Professor of Politics and Gender at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Main Ceremonial Hall (Grosser Festsaal) of the University of Vienna.

26.11.2024 | [more]

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Parkinson's drug changes the gut microbiome for the worse due to iron deficiency

A common Parkinson's drug alters the intestinal flora by causing iron deficiency in the gut. Microbiologist Michael Wagner explains the results of a recent study in the video.

21.11.2024 | [more]

Studies & teaching

Circle U. Postdoc Mobility Programme

The postdoctoral mobility fellowships are aimed at researchers from Circle U. universities who wish to continue their scientific or academic career at another Circle U. university. The call closes on 15 February 2025.

15.11.2024 | [more]

Press releases

New materials for new applications: trapping single metal atoms in graphene

This article presents a simple and innovative method to create new materials that combine the extraordinary properties of single metal atoms with the robustness, flexibility, and versatility of graphene.

12.11.2024 | [more]

University

Photonics100 honorees: Prof. Markus Aspelmeyer & Assoc. Prof. Oliver Heckl

The Photonics100, curated by a panel of industry experts, highlights scientists, engineers, and business leaders whose work is reshaping sectors from aerospace and telecommunications to quantum technologies and healthcare.

07.11.2024 | [more]

University

New professorships in November

The University of Vienna welcomes two new professorships. This web page provides an overview of all newly appointed professors including their contact details and curricula vitae.

04.11.2024 | [more]

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How to reboot European cinema

Vienna just hosted the Viennale. Best moment to check in with Katharine Sarikakis, Professor of Communication Science, who is heading an international project on the future of European film.

31.10.2024 | [more]

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