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... since 1669! Founded over 350 years ago, the University of Innsbruck today is the most important research and educational institution in western Austria, offering a wide range of programmes across all disciplines. Located in the heart of the Alps, it offers 28,000 students and 5,800 employees the best conditions.
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Francesca Ferlaino is Austria’s Scientist of the Year
The Austrian Association of Science and Education Journalists named quantum physicist Francesca Ferlaino Scientist of the Year. Born in Italy, she has been conducting research at the Department of Experimental Physics at the University of Innsbruck since 2006 and has been Scientific Director at IQOQI Innsbruck since 2014.
Universität Innsbruck baut Microcredential-Portfolio weiter aus
Die Universität Innsbruck erweitert ihr Angebot an Microcredentials und stärkt damit ihre Position innerhalb der Aurora European Universities Alliance. Neben Formaten wie Reading Austria und Climate Action & Sustainability Communication wurde jüngst das neue Microcredential Sport, Tourism & Sustainable Event Management eingeführt.
FSP-Fellowship: „Konstruierte Räume – räumliche Konstrukte”
Im Oktober 2025 vergab der Forschungsschwerpunkt „Kulturelle Begegnungen – Kulturelle Konflikte” erneut drei Fellowships an internationale Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen, die für einen Forschungsaufenthalt an der Universität Innsbruck eingeladen wurden. Das diesjährige Thema lautete „Konstruierte Räume – räumliche Konstrukte”.
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Elections and Political Decisions in Austria
Austria has voted, resulting in the longest government formation in the history of the Second Republic. But what does that actually mean for our daily lives? In this lecture, we take an exciting look at the 2024 National Council election and its consequences. Who will govern, which issues will dominate, and how will the political balance of power change? We talk about voting behavior, new trends in the party landscape, and the influence of social media on political decisions. Why do people vote the way they do? What role do emotions, scandals, or promises play? And how do all these factors affect the future of the country? With understandable explanations, exciting facts, and a look behind the scenes, politics is made tangible. A lecture for everyone who wants to know what is really going on politically in Austria—and what that means for the next few years!
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Mountain Regions
We collect knowledge for the development of habitats and natural areas in mountains worldwide.
Biosciences
We drive forward biomolecular and biomedical developments.
Digital Science
We are driving digitalisation in research.
Materials and nanosciences
We utilise the synergies between physics, chemistry, earth sciences, pharmaceutics and engineering sciences.
Cultures
We ask questions about cultural dynamics and transformations.
Physics
We explore the workings of nature - from elementary particles to galaxies.
Scientific Computing
We contribute to solving complex, data-intensive problems in all scientific fields.
Economy, Politics & Society
Together, we get to the bottom of the big questions facing society across disciplinary boundaries.
Gender Studies
We research, theorize and deconstruct gender and gender relations.
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