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Researcher of patterns in the large text of DNA

Leila Taher searches a "strange text" of three billion letters for patterns that define us as human beings. The TU Graz bioinformatician reads the human genome – and loves unanswered questions.

What should I study: seven answers

They made their choice of study programmes – and decided to study technical or scientific subjects. Students of Graz University of Technology give their reasons and explain what they love about their…

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Are Batteries Safe?

Energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important, powerful and widespread. However, this also means that the demands on their safety and durability are growing.

… sonible - from start-up to international pioneer

Graz University of Technology graduates Baumgartner, Sciri and Wankhammer founded sonible in 2013. The goal: to develop and successfully market innovative audio software and hardware. The journey: a…

… My experiences as a visiting researcher at TU Graz

Mojtaba Pourbashiri came to Graz, Austria, during his PhD. Since January 2019 he works as a postdoctoral guest researcher in the field of advanced materials science. He has found Graz to be a city of…

… Studo – from start-up to partner for digitalisation

Anyone who tells the founding story of the university app “Studo” has to look back beyond the year of the company's formation in 2016. The five founders – four men and one woman – got to know each…

Magnetic energy gaps in topological materials unravelled

Newly discovered properties of magnetically doped topological insulators could significantly accelerate the development of quantum computers. The transmission electron microscope ASTEM, located at…

Connecting Africa and Europe for Sustainable Development

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly noticeable and therefore a transformation of our energy system is becoming more and more urgent. The fight against climate change is a global…

48 Volt: More Flexibility for Commercial Vehicle Diesel Engines

With the introduction of the 48 V electrical system, new possibilities have become feasible for conventional powertrains. Besides many functionalities from the hybrid sector, the higher voltage level…

Reaching Industrial Standards: The Quest For a Dependable Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the application of information and communication technology (ICT) to link the physical and virtual world. In recent years we’ve seen a rapid development of IoT, as it…