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Thomas Rath wins “Zero Emissions Award”

The chemist works on the next generation of organic solar cells at the Institute of Chemical Technology of Materials at Graz University of Technology. The alpha+ Foundation of the Austrian Science Fund FWF is funding his pioneering research with 460,000 euros. Read more 13. June 2024

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New Shared Master’s Programme in Data Science at TU Graz and the University of Graz

Based on the core subjects of computer science, mathematics and statistics and taught in English, the NAWI Graz Master’s programme offers profound yet practical education in data analysis, optimisation and machine learning, supplemented by ethical and legal principles. Read more 13. June 2024

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Switching Nanomagnets Using Infrared Lasers

Physicists at TU Graz have calculated how suitable molecules can be stimulated by infrared light pulses to form tiny magnetic fields. If this is also successful in experiments, the principle could be used in quantum computer circuits.

11. June 2024

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TU Graz Revolutionises Simulation of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

Due to the complex structures of microporous crystals known as MOFs, reliable simulations of their properties have been difficult until now. Machine learning provides the solution.

6. June 2024

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TU Graz Leads the Way in Unite! Research: Millions in Funding for Innovative Projects

TU Graz achieves notable successes in the European University Alliance and acquires considerable funding through its work on international research and education projects.

4. June 2024

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Jan Hansen wants his CD Lab to become a “Green Lab”

With his new CD Laboratory, Jan Hansen not only wants to make electronic components more robust, but also contribute to making TU Graz climate-neutral.

31. May 2024

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What Are the Risks of Hydrogen Vehicles in Tunnels?

A team from TU Graz has analysed the risk and damage potential of hydrogen vehicles in tunnels and derived recommendations. Their conclusion? Any damage would be extensive, but its occurrence is unlikely.

28. May 2024

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TU Graz: Food and drink at Campus Inffeld

Hungry at Campus Inffeld? Meals are freshly prepared on weekdays in the Inffeld Canteen and in the Mercato in Sandgasse. Trudl’s Noodle Truck also relies on freshness with regional noodle variations to go – including vegan options.

24. May 2024

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TU Graz: Food and drink at Campus Neue Technik

With its breathtaking views, the TU Graz Rooftop is a great place to get away from it all – and you’ll also find the Cafeteria in the same building. Alternatively, pick up a snack from one of the vending machines.

24. May 2024

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Austrian Mini-Satellite OPS-SAT Burns Up after Successful Mission

For four and a half years, the nanosatellite built at TU Graz acted as a flying laboratory in space to test mission-critical software, operating concepts and new technologies.

23. May 2024

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More Reliability for Electronic Components: TU Graz Opens New CD Lab

The “CD Laboratory for EMC-Aware Robust Electronic Systems” carries out research on the impact of electromagnetic emissions on electronic components in production and operation in order to eliminate the causes of failures.

16. May 2024

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Universities choose Europe

Austria’s universities and universities of applied sciences are jointly calling for the election of the European Parliament on 9 June 2024 under the motto “Universities choose Europe”.

14. May 2024

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Unrivalled Research Infrastructure: TU Graz opens Human-Centered Computing Labs

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the new laboratory spaces offer the opportunity for interdisciplinary research at the interface of man and machine.

14. May 2024

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She Teaches Robots to See

Eva Reitbauer is trying to teach robots to “see”. Her robots include autonomous compost turning machines whose sensory organs are sensors such as laser scanners and cameras.

8. May 2024

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TU Graz Bundles Its Strengths in Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence

In a multidisciplinary research project, researchers from the biosciences, process engineering and computer science want to massively increase efficiency in the development of new enzymes and process optimization. This should even enable the breakdown of forever chemicals.

8. May 2024

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GAM 20 The Infraordinary: The everyday in architecture

In the 20th issue of GAM – Graz Architecture Magazine, we encounter Italian Autogrill service stations, the backyards of Neapolitan palazzi and K67 kiosks from the former Yugoslavia. GAM 20 is available in bookshops or online from JOVIS Verlag.

7. May 2024

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Through the Eyes of a Robot

Safely entering potentially unsafe areas with a robot from a distance using VR goggles. Eduardo Veas is making this possible at the Institute of Interactive Systems and Data Science at TU Graz.

6. May 2024

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‘Things get exciting only in the real world!’

The RoboCup aims to get young people interested in science and technology. Gerald Steinbauer-Wagner explains how the initiative came about and why it remains important even in the age of generative AI.

6. May 2024

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‘Truly autonomous systems won't be around any time soon’

Gerald Steinbauer-Wagner has been researching robots for almost 25 years and they are now able to solve complicated tasks. However, they are not autonomous, says the researcher, as they are still unable to actually understand their environment.

6. May 2024

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A Second Life for Batteries

Discarded lithium-ion cells from electric cars could be re-used as stationary power storage units. Researchers at TU Graz have established the first indicators for a reliable assessment of their condition.

2. May 2024

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Portrait of Former Rector Harald Kainz Unveiled at TU Graz

The painting was created by the Graz artist Oskar Stocker and expands the collection of portraits of former TU Graz Rectors at Campus Alte Technik to now include 44 pieces.

30. April 2024

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Early Christian Altar Stone: Swarm Intelligence to Help with Reconstruction

Researchers from TU Graz and the University of Graz have digitised a broken altar stone from Lavant so that citizens can put it together on the internet. The aim is to achieve what generations of archaeologists have failed to do.

25. April 2024

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Security Vulnerability in Browser Interface Allows Computer Access via Graphics Card

Researchers at TU Graz were successful with three different side-channel attacks on graphics cards via the WebGPU browser interface. The attacks were fast enough to succeed during normal surfing behaviour.

15. April 2024

Novel UV Broadband Spectrometer Revolutionises Air Pollutant Analysis

The laser-based technology developed at TU Graz enables the continual real-time analysis of air pollutants and their interaction with other gases and sunlight.

10. April 2024

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How the Human Brain Reacts to Errors

Hannah Pulferer is investigating brain waves at TU Graz’s Institute of Neural Engineering with the chief aim of improving brain-computer interfaces.

4. April 2024

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TU Graz Provides Water Planning Tool with Future Forecasts up to 2055

When water suppliers are faced with the question of how well their systems are prepared for future developments such as climate change and population growth, they now have an answer.

3. April 2024

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On a Roll: Measurements on the Dynamometer at TU Graz

From mopeds to lorries, vehicles and their emissions can be examined on the roller test bench at TU Graz – without moving from the spot.

28. March 2024

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Bicycle Handlebars as a Risk of Injury

TU Graz and the “Große schützen Kleine” association have investigated abdominal injuries in children following bicycle accidents as part of a Master’s thesis. Result? The design of the handlebars makes a big difference.

25. March 2024

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