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Sensitive and strong: physicists at the University of Graz create basis for new sensors

Sensors play a crucial role in all areas of modern technology. The more precisely they respond to the smallest changes, the higher the quality and performance of an application – whether in devices for facial recognition at the airport or for detection of viruses. Researchers in the field of nanooptics at the University of Graz have now found a solution for further optimising sensors. The current study was published in the renowned scientific journal Physical Review Letters.

Doctorate sub auspiciis: Researchers from the University of Graz and TU Graz honoured

Six researchers from Graz have been awarded doctorates "sub auspiciis Praesidentis rei publicae" this year: Computer scientists Barbara Gigerl, Andrea Pferscher and Fikret Bašić (all TU Graz), mathematicians Andreas Habring (Uni Graz) and Reinhard Lüftenegger (TU Graz) and chemist Andreas Windischbacher (Uni Graz) were honoured on Friday, 14 March 2025 for their outstanding achievements at school and university, including their doctorates. An honour that only very few graduates of Austrian universities receive. On behalf of the Federal President, University of Graz Rector Peter Riedler and TU Graz Rector Horst Bischof performed the graduation ceremony in the auditorium of the Old University of Graz. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will personally present the doctoral candidates with the Ring of Honour with the Federal Eagle of the Republic of Austria in the Vienna Hofburg on 17 March.

Looking at the record year 2024: historic temperatures at Graz University

The meteorological station at the University of Graz has been collecting extensive information on air temperature for more than 130 years. These data not only provide interesting insights into the climate of the region, but also allow deeper insights into the long-term development of the weather.

Naturwissenschaftliche Lehramtsausbildung im digitalen Zeitalter

Wie Lehramtsstudierende auf die Herausforderung der Digitalisierung vorbereitet werden können, kann im neue veröffentlichtem Artikel im European Journal of Education nachgelesen werden.

Panel discussion with AI experts from the University of Graz

The panel discussion with AI experts from the fields of physics, philosophy, art, and human resource management is the final event of the AI project DELPHI, led by Isabell Piantschitsch. By choosing the Stieglerhaus in St. Stefan ob Stainz as the venue for the discussion, the aim is to provide an especially accessible and low-threshold opportunity for people living in more rural areas who are interested in scientific and societal issues related to AI.

Ehrenamt im Ernstfall

Mitglieder Freiwilliger Feuerwehren engagieren sich mit Leidenschaft. Ohne ihren Einsatz wäre der Katastrophen- und Zivilschutz stark eingeschränkt. Die Universität Graz unterhält seit 2009 eine eigene Feuerwehr, die seit 2018 als Freiwillige Feuerwehr offiziell anerkannt ist. Derzeit zählt sie 28 aktive Mitglieder. Studierende sind herzlich willkommen.

Award-Winning Ideas. Innovation Awards for Christian Doppler Laboratory.

Congratulations to Christoph Stockinger, Gandolf Feigl, and Samuel Hörmann for winning the Photonics and DeepTech Challenge Best Idea Awards.

Inevitably Elusive

University Graz researchers (Banzer group) present a novel and highly precise method for measuring the elusive and intricate features of light’s electric and magnetic fields at nanoscale dimensions.

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Alexander Shapiro is welcomed as new astrophysics professor

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From Theory to Design

New publication in Science Education: How can design processes in design-based research be systematized?

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ÖPG Dissertation Prize goes to Georg Thomas Boné

Every year, the Austrian Physical Society (ÖPG) awards dissertation prizes to outstanding young scientists. This year, Dr. Georg Thomas Boné won the…