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Parkinson's drug changes the gut microbiome for the worse due to iron deficiency

A common Parkinson's drug alters the intestinal flora by causing iron deficiency in the gut. Microbiologist Michael Wagner explains the results of a recent study in the video.

21.11.2024 | [more]

Press releases

World AMR Awareness Week: Educate. Advocate. Act now.

The World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of AMR. WAAW is taking place from 18-24 November.

19.11.2024 | [more]

Studies & teaching

Circle U. Postdoc Mobility Programme

The postdoctoral mobility fellowships are aimed at researchers from Circle U. universities who wish to continue their scientific or academic career at another Circle U. university. The call closes on 15 February 2025.

15.11.2024 | [more]

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New materials for new applications: trapping single metal atoms in graphene

This article presents a simple and innovative method to create new materials that combine the extraordinary properties of single metal atoms with the robustness, flexibility, and versatility of graphene.

12.11.2024 | [more]

University

Photonics100 honorees: Prof. Markus Aspelmeyer & Assoc. Prof. Oliver Heckl

The Photonics100, curated by a panel of industry experts, highlights scientists, engineers, and business leaders whose work is reshaping sectors from aerospace and telecommunications to quantum technologies and healthcare.

07.11.2024 | [more]

University

New professorships in November

The University of Vienna welcomes two new professorships. This web page provides an overview of all newly appointed professors including their contact details and curricula vitae.

04.11.2024 | [more]

Rudolphina

How to reboot European cinema

Vienna just hosted the Viennale. Best moment to check in with Katharine Sarikakis, Professor of Communication Science, who is heading an international project on the future of European film.

31.10.2024 | [more]

Press releases

Using big telescopes to explore new physics

Graham Smith joined the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy as Ida Pfeiffer Professor. He is using observations of gravitational lensing phenomena to probe the big questions in modern physics.

28.10.2024 | [more]

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