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Researchers at TU Graz Decipher Enzyme Scissors of Intestinal Microbes

Flavonoids & Co: Microorganisms in the human gut utilise so-called beta-elimination to break down plant natural products and thus make them available to humans. Read more
From the Lab to the Street: How TU Graz is Making Driver Assistance Systems Safer

In the Christian Doppler laboratory under his direction, Franz Wotawa has developed test and monitoring procedures with company partner AVL that make current driver assistance systems safer. Read more
Orange the World: "16 days against violence against women"

From 25th November to 10th December, Graz University of Technology flags the "Alte Technik", "Neue Technik" and "Campus Inffeldgasse" buildings to show solidarity with the UN Women's Campaign "Orange the World", which calls for an end to violence against women. Read more

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Horst Bischof Congratulates Harald Kainz on Receiving High Honours from the Republic of Austria and the State of Styria

The former Rector of Graz University of Technology, Harald Kainz, received the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold from both the Republic of Austria and the State of Styria for his services during his twelve years in office. Read more 23. November 2023

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Inauguration of New TU Graz Rector Horst Bischof: “We are shaping the future”

Horst Bischof was inaugurated as Rector of TU Graz at a festive ceremony. Read more 23. November 2023

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From Flying Bicycles to Sensor Technology

Alexander Bergmann is currently the most successful inventor at TU Graz. An honour conferred on him thanks to twelve patents in two years. From an early age he dreamt of inventing things.

22. November 2023

New CPU Vulnerability Makes Virtual Machine Environments Vulnerable

Researchers at TU Graz and the Helmholtz Centre for Information Security have identified a security vulnerability that could allow data on virtual machines with AMD processors to fall under the control of attackers.

14. November 2023

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"Zoom Fatigue": Exhaustion caused by video conferencing proven on a neurophysiological level for the first time

Using EEG and ECG data, researchers at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Graz University of Technology were able to prove that video conferences and online education formats lead to greater fatigue than face-to-face alternatives.

13. November 2023

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NXP Supports TU Graz with 450,000 US Dollars

With a donation made by its foundation, the manufacturer of semiconductors is supporting scholarships and the setup of an ultra-wideband laboratory at Campus Inffeldgasse.

13. November 2023

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Siemens Mobility and TU Graz: Partnership will be strengthened

During a visit to Graz by Siemens CEO Roland Busch, both sides agreed to further intensify cooperation in research and development.

10. November 2023

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Novel Education Programmes for Sustainable Microchips Made in Europe

An international project led by TU Graz brings together 15 universities, companies and research institutions with the aim of training urgently needed specialists for the semiconductor industry. The EU is funding the project to the tune of 7.15 million euros.

31. October 2023

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Proven for the First Time: The Microbiome of Fruit and Vegetables Positively Influences Diversity in the Gut

In a meta-study, a research team from the Institute of Environmental Biotechnology at TU Graz has provided evidence that the consumption of fruit and vegetables contributes positively to bacterial diversity in the human gut.

24. October 2023

TU Graz student team is European rocketry champion

The "Aerospace Team Graz" competed in Constância, Portugal, with its hybrid rocket "Halcyon" and won the overall ranking of the European Rocketry Challenge for the first time.

23. October 2023

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Ars Docendi Shortlist for Excellent Teaching at TU Graz

Franz Tschuchnigg and Andreas-Nizar Granitzer have holistically optimised the course "Computational Geotechnics" and received the Ars Docendi Recognition Award in the category "Quality Improvement of Teaching and Studiability".

23. October 2023

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Uni Graz and TU Graz launch joint Christian Doppler Laboratory for novel sensors

In the "Christian Doppler Laboratory for Structured Matter Based Sensing", a team led by Alexander Bergmann and Peter Banzer is researching the fundamentals of structured materials and light fields as well as their applications. The facility is funded by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy.

20. October 2023

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TU Graz Study on E-Scooter Accidents: More Helmets and Less Speed Reduce the Injury Risk

A team from the Vehicle Safety Institute at TU Graz has used Human Body Models to investigate accidents involving electric scooters and identified the most important factors for preventing serious injuries.

18. October 2023

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Accelerator Programme for Innovators

What does it take to found a start-up? Students, alumni or employees of TU Graz have the opportunity to get their own business idea ready for take-off with experienced experts for four weeks through the HEICE programme.

6. October 2023

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Daniel Herbst and Martin Fürnschuß win Styrian Science Slam 2023

The duo from the Institute of Electrical Power Systems at TU Graz explained the function of residual current circuit breakers and impressed the audience with their elaborate props and dry humour.

2. October 2023

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The Rectorate of TU Graz 2023 to 2027: New paths on a solid foundation

More STEM graduates, leadership in green and digital transformation, intensification of strategic science and business cooperation and the integration of AI in teaching and administration are some of the goals of the new team around Horst Bischof.

29. September 2023

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A Longer Life for Organic Solar Cells

Photovoltaic cells made of organic materials are light and flexible, which is why they are considered very promising. An international research network led by TU Graz is now aiming to increase the stability of the materials.

27. September 2023

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Pioneering research links the increase of misinformation shared by Republican US politicians to a novel perception of honesty

Researchers led by TU Graz unravelled a shift in the way US politicians communicate on social media, which helps explain the proliferation of untrustworthy information.

25. September 2023

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Stays abroad: tips and info

At the Go International! Fair on 18th October, Exchange Coordinators and students with experience abroad give advice on mobility programmes: for students of TU Graz – also in the context of NAWI Graz.

21. September 2023

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“A battery is a diary of driving behaviour.”

Nowadays, batteries are recycled at the end of their (first) life in the best case; in the worst case they end up in a landfill. At TU Graz, research is being carried out on avenues to a safe, second life.

11. September 2023

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