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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 5,500 employees the best conditions.
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New research network for Neo-Latin studies
The University of Innsbruck plays a leading international role in the study of Neo-Latin literature. This focus will now be further strengthened with the approval of a special research area for Neo-Latin Studies by the Austrian Science Fund FWF. Around 3.9 million euros will be available for the new research network over the next four years.
Meteorological Measurement Campaign Launched
The international research consortium TEAMx is set to conduct a large-scale meteorological measurement campaign in the Inn and Adige valleys, as well as the German Alpine foothills, during 2024/25. The campaign aims to gather comprehensive data to improve the understanding of air exchange processes over mountainous regions. Scientific coordination is being led by the Department of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences, where a recent kick-off meeting marked the start of the initiative.
Complex atoms in optical tweezers
A team led by Francesca Ferlaino has set a new milestone in atomic physics by trapping individual erbium atoms in optical tweezers for the first time. Taking advantage of erbium’s complex electronic structure, which opens up new degrees of freedom and possibilities, this advancement opens the door to a range of innovative experiments in quantum science.
5 March
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econ.stat lecture: Holger Bonin
The econ.stat lecture is a regular lecture series at the University of Innsbruck that deals with current topics in economics. Holger Bonin will give the third econ.stat lecture in March 2025. Bonin has been Scientific Director at the Institute for Advanced Studies since July 2023. Previously, the economist was Research Director of the Institute for the Study of Labour (IZA) in Bonn and taught economics with a focus on labour market and social policy at the University of Kassel.
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Mountain Regions
We collect knowledge for the development of habitats and natural areas in mountains worldwide.
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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 civil engineering.
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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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