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“Full STE(A)M Ahead for Teaching”: Open Lab Graz at the 4th Styrian STEM Forum

At this year’s Styrian STEM Forum in Judenburg, the Open Lab Graz once again presented itself with an information booth and engaged in conversations with numerous educators from across Styria.

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Election Promises Under Review: Politikmonitor Presents Latest Assessment

At a press conference yesterday, political scientist Katrin Praprotnik and University of Graz Rector Peter Riedler presented the latest results of the Politics Monitor. The ongoing analysis shows how far the three-party coalition of the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS has come in implementing its election promises – and where progress is still lacking.

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Heide Beranek-Knauer on Citizen Science in Science Communication

The online lecture by Heide Beranek-Knauer, organised by the University Library Graz, was met with great interest. The focus was on the use of citizen science in science communication.

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Focus on Science Communication: Second round of “SCIENCE GOES SOCIAL”

On 12 November, our training series “SCIENCE GOES SOCIAL: Your research in the new media” continued with an interactive workshop by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Helmut Jungwirth. At the centre of attention was the fundamental question of why science communication is necessary and meaningful – for research, for society and for researchers themselves.

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Open Science as a Key to Trust in Research

As part of our collaboration with the Research Careers Campus (RCC) at the University of Graz, we are pleased to share this interview with Dr. Hildrun Walter, senior scientist for science communication at the Centre for Society, Science and Communication (7th Faculty). The RCC regularly features researchers and initiatives that shape a more open and collegial academic environment – this time, the focus is on Open Science.

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"Chemical Life" - The Chemical Christmas Show of the University of Graz

Exciting experiments, educational entertainment, and plenty of amazement: The Chemical Christmas Show “Chemical Life” will bring science to the stage of the Schauspielhaus Graz on December 4 – spectacular, entertaining, and full of “aha” moments.

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Science meets Social Media: Launch of the “SCIENCE GOES SOCIAL” Training Series

On 5 November, the new training series “SCIENCE GOES SOCIAL: Your research in the new media” was launched for scientists at the University of Graz. Kathrin Hiller from KPTN Marketing opened the series with a practical workshop on the question of how research can be made visible on social media.

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AI in the Museum – How Artificial Intelligence Supports Museum Research

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI be used in museum research? In the workshop “AI in the Museum”, Christopher Pollin demonstrated how modern AI programs can help organize, visualize, and make digital collections more accessible for research.

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Experience the Roman Army up close – Antiquity Lab Graz

How did a small town on the River Tiber become a world empire? The answer lies in the Roman army. On 11 November 2025 from 09:30 to 11:00, the…

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Welcome Back to the Winter Semester 2025/26!

The new semester is here – and with it a diverse programme at the 7th Faculty. In addition to the regular courses at the Open Lab Graz and the Taste…

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Japanese students discover the Planetary Health Diet in the Taste Lab

A group of students from our partner university in Hiroshima visited the University of Graz as part of a summer school. The programme included a…

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Popcorn and Science: Research Meets Film

Film evenings with added value: In the second week of Campus Cinema, it wasn’t just big-screen productions that provided entertainment, but also…

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Long Night of the Museums 2025

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the University Museums of the University of Graz – the UniGraz\@Museum and the Hans Gross Museum of Criminology – invite…

New article: "Vom Fachjargon zum Dialog"

New article by Lisa Kornder and Helmut Jungwirth: Not only science communication, but also the role of scientists has changed in society.

“Exit the Ribosome”: New escape game for the Ludovico toy library

Playfully immerse yourself in the world of molecular biology? This is exactly what the new escape game “Exit the Ribosome”, which is now available to…

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Welcome Weeks 2025: Guided Tours in the University Museums of the University of Graz

Once again this year, the University of Graz's University Museums are opening their doors to all new students as part of the Welcome Weeks - with…

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