News

University

Texts

One Nobel Prize Winner and Some 600 Science Enthusiasts

At BioTechMed-Graz’s 2024 Nobel Lecture, physicist Ferenc Krausz spoke about attosecond physics and how it can be used in healthcare.

Events

Research

Texts

Uni Graz and TU Graz use historical aerial photographs to study glacier retreat

The photographs taken by the US Air Force offer a unique opportunity to analyse the state of Austrian glaciers on a large scale after the end of the Second World War.

Environment and climate

TU Graz Dossiers:

One topic, but a multiplicity of angles and perspectives.

#19

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.

Research

Texts

Nuclear Fusion: A Promising Futuristic Research Field

Markus Markl is a theoretical physicist at TU Graz working on nuclear fusion – a clean form of energy that we want to copy from the sun.

Environment and climate Young researchers Basic research Energy systems

Research

Texts

Using the Sun to Protect Yourself from the Heat

For us, utilising solar energy often means generating electricity using photovoltaics. Sophisticated architectural modifications, however, make much more possible.

Environment and climate Sustainable construction Architecture

Research

Texts

Improved Glacier Monitoring Using Satellite Radar

International researchers involving Graz University of Technology have used radar data to determine which glaciers in High Mountain Asia are growing or shrinking in which season. For parts of Central…

Environment and climate

Research

Texts

Sustainable Grain Cultivation with Perennial Wheat

In contrast to annual plants, perennial wheat offers a more diverse microbiome and has a significantly lower impact on soil and environment – as has just been proven by researchers at TU Graz’s…

Environment and climate Biotechnology

Research

Texts

New fuels for climate-neutral marine transportation

Methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen are waiting in the wings to replace problematic heavy fuel oil in ship propulsion systems. In this interview Nicole Wermuth and Andreas Wimmer explain the differences…

Hydrogen Environment and climate Mobility Fields of Expertise

Research

Texts

Dynamic giants

For a long time, large engines only knew one operating condition: full load. Nowadays, though, they are used much more flexibly and can effectively balance fluctuating electricity production, in…

Hydrogen Environment and climate Fields of Expertise

Research

Texts

Will environmentally friendly aviation soon be a reality?

Robert Krewinkel has been Head of TU Graz’s Institute of Thermal Turbomachinery and Machine Dynamics since October 2023. He explains the latest breakthroughs in aircraft engines and which direction…

Environment and climate Mobility