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AI Algorithm Puts the Colour Back in Black and White Films

TU Graz has developed an AI-based algorithm that colours black-and-white images realistically. This is particularly interesting for the restoration of historical recordings. Read more 20. March 2023

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TU Graz Joins AI Research Network ELLIS

The European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems, which specialises in AI research, links up research institutions throughout Europe. TU Graz will be the location of the new ELLIS Unit Graz. Read more 16. March 2023

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University Council of TU Graz newly Constituted: Christa Neuper is Chair

In its meeting of 9th March 2023, the University Council of TU Graz elected Christa Neuper to head the important governing body. Deputy chair is Mariana Karepova. Georg List was elected as the seventh member.

10. March 2023

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„TU Graz Super Science Space“: A Science Lab for Children and Young People

In the new STE(A)M laboratory at TU Graz, children and young people can experience the world of mathematics, informatics, natural science, art and technology for themselves in a varied and age-appropriate way.

9. March 2023

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TU Graz Congratulates Stefanie Lindstaedt on her Election as IDSA Founding President

The head of the Institute of Interactive Systems and Data Science at TU Graz was designated founding president of the Institute of Digital Science Austria at the founding convention in Linz on Sunday.

6. March 2023

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New CD lab: Building Material from Residual and Waste Materials

The “CD-Laboratory for waste-based geopolymer construction materials in the CO2-neutral circular economy” is dedicated to the development of building materials based on inorganic industrial waste and secondary raw materials.

3. March 2023

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How Patterns Emerge in Salt Deserts

The honeycomb patterns which are often found in salt deserts in Death Valley and Bolivia, among other places, look like something from another world. Researchers, including those from TU Graz, explain the origin of the mysterious patterns for the first time.

1. March 2023

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A decade in space: Austria’s first satellite is ten years old

Developed and built at TU Graz, TUGSAT-1 made Austria into a space nation when it was launched into orbit ten years ago.

23. February 2023

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OPS-SAT developed at TU Graz wins award

The OPS-SAT nanosatellite, developed for ESA under the leadership of TU Graz, will receive the highly regarded International Space Ops Award for Outstanding Achievement, in Dubai in March 2023.

21. February 2023

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Elected: The Rectorate Team of TU Graz as of 1st October 2023

The University Council of TU Graz has unanimously elected the Rectorate team of the Rector designate, Horst Bischof, in its meeting today. He will be assisted by Andrea Hoffmann, Andrea Höglinger, Michael Monsberger and Stefan Vorbach as of October 2023.

9. February 2023

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Algorithm from TU Graz Becomes International Cryptography Standard

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named the "Ascon" algorithm developed at TU Graz as the international standard for lightweight cryptography.

8. February 2023

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New vision for transnational university collaboration

Unite! and five other alliances have secured the European Commission’s support for ED-AFFICHE, their joint proposal to pilot the European Degree label funded by the Erasmus+ programme.

7. February 2023

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TU Graz and Energie Steiermark Take a Joint Approach to E-Mobility

Start of the largest e-mobility project of the state's energy company: TU Graz and Energie Steiermark are building 200 charging stations for e-cars.

7. February 2023

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Ballroom instead of Lecture Hall: The TU Graz Ball 2023

“Dancing new dimensions” was the motto of the TU Graz Ball 2023. For ball guests in the sold-out Congress Graz, there were insights into mathematics, physics, geodesy and aviation.

28. January 2023

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Particulate Matter Measurements for Better Air

Alexander Bergmann and the team at the Institute of Electrical Measurement and Sensor Systems are developing sensors with which they can detect the smallest particles in our ambient air.

25. January 2023

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Satellite Data Shows Sustained Severe Drought in Europe

Europe lacks groundwater – a lot of groundwater. The continent has already been suffering from a severe drought since 2018. This is confirmed by satellite data analysed at the Institute of Geodesy at TU Graz.

25. January 2023

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Step by Step to Fossil-Free Track Work Machinery

Rail infrastructure is currently largely built and maintained using diesel-powered track-work machinery. Together with partners, TU Graz is investigating alternative drives for special machinery.

18. January 2023

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Unite! strengthens its leadership with two new vice presidents

Professor Tanja Brühl, President of TU Darmstadt, was elected to continue as the President of Unite! Together with the new Unite! Vice Presidents, she will be responsible for developing the strategy of Unite! further as well as overseeing and leading the governance of the alliance.

11. January 2023

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Ready for Space: PRETTY is Ready to Launch

The Austrian climate observation satellite PRETTY is scheduled for launch in spring 2023 from the spaceport in French Guiana on board a Vega-C rocket.

10. January 2023

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Two Spin-Off Fellowships for TU Graz

The FFG promotes academic start-up projects with spin-off fellowships. In 2022, eleven projects received funding across Austria – two of which are based at TU Graz.

23. December 2022

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20 Years of Cultivating Relationships and Exchanging Ideas

For 20 years, TU Graz has cultivated its relationships with companies and institutions in the Technology and Society Forum. At the same time, the partner platform of TU Graz and alumniTUGraz 1887 undertakes activities for a technology-friendly attitude in society.

20. December 2022

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TU Graz and Post are researching the logistics of the future

TU Graz and Österreichische Post are collaborating for two more years in the field of logistics technology. The first projects revolve around the simulation of flexible packaging and autonomously driving trucks.

19. December 2022

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New Executive MBA in Green and Digital Transition

The university course Executive MBA in Green and Digital Transition at TU Graz combines the topics of the future digitalization and decarbonization. The course will be launched in March 2023, with an early booking bonus until 24 December.

15. December 2022

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Investing in the Future

A further 45 scholarships were awarded to ambitious students at TU Graz. Sponsors of the TU Graz 100 scholarship programme include the City of Graz, the Styrian Federation of Austrian Industries, Huawei, Siemens, AT&S or REMUS.

5. December 2022

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Architectural Heritage: Architectural Archive of Styria is Opened

The architectural holdings of the Archives of TU Graz – including the estates of Herbert Eichholzer, Anna Lülja Praun or Karla Kowalski – form the core of the Architekturarchiv Steiermark (ASt), which will be opened in Graz on 30th November.

25. November 2022

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Research data without borders

Sharing scientific data and services across disciplines is the main purpose of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). In Austria, TU Graz held the EOSC chair this year.

22. November 2022

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Highly Endowed ERC Starting Grants for Daniel Gruss and Marcus Ossiander

Computer scientist Gruss receives the prestigious EU funding award for research into energy-efficient IT security, and physicist Ossiander for work on nano-optics for ultra-fast microscopes.

22. November 2022

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TU Graz Gives Prizes to its Best Knowledge Mediators

At the Awards for Excellence in Teaching 2021/2022, five lecturers from TU Graz were delighted to win prizes. They were distinguished by their outstanding teaching concepts and great personal commitment.

21. November 2022

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