The University of Vienna has started a novel, international, interdisciplinary masters programme Philosophy and Economics in 2019. With the programme entering its 4th year, we have asked some of our students to share their experiences. “My first year at the University of Vienna has been overwhelmingly positive. From the first day of classes, the staff … Continued
Each of us has great power and it gets even greater when we act together. With this message in mind, molecular biologist Riccardo Trapannone and his colleagues started to promote sustainability at the Max Perutz Labs. Their data showed: Up to 50 per cent of the total waste from research labs could basically be recycled. … Continued
Molecular biology deals with the processes inside our cells and aims to discover which molecules play a role in these processes. These molecules include ions, compounds of some atoms and comparatively huge proteins. How can these small substances be responsible both for moving our body and producing energy from food, on the one hand, and … Continued
Mark Scherner is studying Regional Research and Regional Planning at the University of Vienna and participated in in the univie: ARL International Summer School 2021. His conclusion: The four-day intensive dialogue on “Urban and Regional Infrastructures” will shape his ideas for future research.
“Starting with English and American studies – ending up in IT. The path in-between has taught me a lot, was challenging and definitely not something you can plan in advance. The University of Vienna has shaped my professional career from the very beginning. I started as a student in English and American Studies and took … Continued
Especially in an exam that is usually already associated with stress, you may experience a temporary lapse of memory. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has compiled helpful tips on how to best prepare for this situation.
I have been studying Physics at the University of Vienna since more than a year now, quasi by the way. ‘By the way’ because I am actually still at high school and will not graduate until next school year. This is enabled by a Young Science initiative and the University of Vienna. When I heard … Continued
“What fascinates me about the discipline of psychology is its diversity, the various areas of application and the fact that psychology is everywhere. Therefore, graduates of a degree programme in Psychology can pursue a career in many very different areas of activity. In the master’s programme at the University of Vienna, I specialised in work, … Continued
“Which images am I allowed to use when I create something as a graphic designer? How can I protect my ideas and/or realisations in the creative industry or technology sector? Questions such as these already occupied my mind before I started my studies. I completed a vocational secondary school with a focus on communication and … Continued
Nowras Rahhal is a doctoral candidate at the University of Vienna and contributes to the fight against COVID-19 by conducting research in the field of pharmaceutical technology.
After studying in Australia, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, Hamza Amin decided to join the Doctoral School of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna as a doctoral candidate. He investigates how political and economic influences impact the journalistic culture in the Global South. © privat
