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Revolution in Brain Research from Austria: How Inspiration from a Diaper Captured the Attention of Nature Magazine
It is a huge accolade for Austrian science: for the first time, the renowned journal Nature has included an Austrian invention in its exclusive list of “Seven technologies to watch.” Developed at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) in Klosterneuburg, the microscopy method “LICONN” promises nothing less than a revolution in deciphering the human brain.
March 10, 2026
Austrian Universities in the 2025 Shanghai Ranking: Six Institutions Among the Top 500
In this year's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), known as the Shanghai Ranking, six Austrian universities made it into the world's top 500. That is two more universities than last year.
September 16, 2025
Austria Wants to Position Itself as a Safe Haven for International Science
Given the increasing restrictions on academic freedom in the U.S.A., the Austrian federal government has adopted a comprehensive package of measures to support international researchers and students. The Council approved the Minister's package and aims to strengthen Austria as an attractive and secure location for science.
May 27, 2025
Austrian Government Program Promoting Researchers: Universities Between Approval and Criticism
The new government program presented by the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS has caused mixed reactions in the science and higher education community. While the research community is positive about the plans to strengthen research funding and innovation promotion, universities are warning of problematic changes to the higher education sector.
March 5, 2025
Science Books of the Year: The Winners Announced
The results of Austria’s Science Book of the Year have been announced, recognizing works that present scientific topics in an accessible and engaging way for the general public. With over 8,000 votes cast, the awards reflect continued public interest in science communication and education.
February 11, 2025
Maria Todorova and Balkan Research: “Mission Possible” in Vienna
Renowned historian Maria Todorova held a series of lectures in Vienna entitled “The Balkans: Mission Possible”, in which she presented new perspectives on the complex history and culture of the Balkans. The lectures, part of the IWM Lectures in Human Sciences, challenged common stereotypes and highlighted the region as a dynamic and culturally rich area.
October 27, 2024
Austria Investing in the Future: Strengthening STEM Education and Massive Research Funding
Austria is setting standards in the education and research landscape to meet the challenges of the future. With two far-reaching initiatives, the government aims to combat the shortage of skilled workers in the STEM fields (mathematics, IT, natural sciences, and technology) as well as massively promote research and innovation in the country. These measures are intended not only to solve short-term problems but also to secure and strengthen Austria as a business location in the long term.
August 13, 2024
Future of Research in Austria: Leader in the European Union
In an unprecedented phase of development, Austria's research landscape has set out to achieve the highest research quota within the European Union. The year 2024 marks a turning point in which the country achieves a research quota of 3.34% of gross domestic product (GDP) - a record figure that puts Austria on the ambitious path to the top in Europe.
April 24, 2024
Natural History Collections Document Loss of Biodiversity
Natural history collections are not only valuable cultural archives but also crucial research infrastructures that document the Earth's biodiversity and its loss. In a time of global change, these collections are becoming increasingly important.
November 15, 2023
Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: Ferenc Krausz - From Vienna to Global Fame
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Hungarian-Austrian physicist Ferenc Krausz, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to particle research and attosecond physics. The Nobel Committee made the announcement recently in Stockholm. Krausz shares the prestigious prize with his colleague Anne L'Huillier and his colleague Pierre Agostini.
October 4, 2023
Minister Polaschek Has Awarded a State Prize for Promoting Alternatives to Animal Experiments.
Prof. Dr. Michael J. Ausserlechner, a professor at the Medical University of Innsbruck, receives the State Prize for Alternative Methods to Animal Experiments in 2022.
March 22, 2023
What is the Houskapreis? 13 Projects Nominated for the B&C Private Foundation Research Award
The nominated projects for the Houskapreis 2023, the research prize of the B&C Private Foundation, have been determined. But what is the renowned Austrian Houska Prize all about?
March 6, 2023
Education Minister Polaschek Visited Sweden
Education Minister Martin Polaschek emphasized the importance of science on his visit to Sweden. He especially praised Swedish society for having such a high trust in science and is seeking some Swedish strategies to take them to Austria.
February 7, 2023
Austria's Nobel Anton Zeilinger Laureate Receives Honor from President
Austrian quantum physicist Anton Zeilinger was awarded the "Grand Decoration of Honor in Silver with Star for Services to the Republic of Austria" by Austria's Federal President Van der Bellen.
December 21, 2022
Precarious Employees at Austria's Universities Protesting
The current funding crisis, caused by inflation and rising energy costs, is being felt by younger researchers in particular. Most of them have fixed-term contracts, and now there is to be a freeze on extensions. At a protest event, they draw attention to their precarious working conditions.
November 24, 2022
Horizon Europe Awards Synergy Grants to Four Austrian Researchers
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the research groups that will be awarded the prestigious Synergy Grant in the first call for proposals in the new Horizon Europe research framework program. Among them are four groups in which scientists from Austrian research institutions are involved with their teams and will collaborate with top researchers from other countries in the coming years.
October 25, 2022
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