University of Innsbruck – Universität Innsbruck

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... since 1669! Founded over 350 years ago, the University of Innsbruck today is the most important research and educational institution in western Austria, offering a wide range of programmes across all disciplines. Located in the heart of the Alps, it offers 28,000 students and 5,500 employees the best conditions.

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Stressed soil: How drought is changing grassland

How will the future of our soils - and thus also water availability - be shaped by the effects of impending climate change? An international study led by Jesse Radolinski and Michael Bahn from the Department of Ecology at the University of Innsbruck shows how drought, warming and increased atmospheric CO₂ concentrations are changing existing hydrological processes in soils and challenging the resilience of ecosystems. The findings were published in the journal Science.

Quantum simulators: When nature reveals its natural laws

Quantum simulators are a completely new tool for research: quantum physics is studied by other kinds of quantum physics. Research teams from Innsbruck and Vienna are developing a new method that will allow this new technology to be reliably verified.

Buchtipp: Teaching International Law

Das von Peter Hilpold von der Universität Innsbruck und Giuseppe Nesi von der Universität Trient herausgegebene, über 500 Seiten umfassende Werk zum Thema „Teaching International Law“ ist ab sofort online frei verfügbar.

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5 March

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econ.stat lecture: Holger Bonin

The econ.stat lecture is a regular lecture series at the University of Innsbruck that deals with current topics in economics. Holger Bonin will give the third econ.stat lecture in March 2025. Bonin has been Scientific Director at the Institute for Advanced Studies since July 2023. Previously, the economist was Research Director of the Institute for the Study of Labour (IZA) in Bonn and taught economics with a focus on labour market and social policy at the University of Kassel.

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Research

Mountain Regions

We collect knowledge for the development of habitats and natural areas in mountains worldwide.

Biosciences

We drive forward biomolecular and biomedical developments.

Digital Science

We are driving digitalisation in research.

Materials and nanosciences

We utilise the synergies between physics, chemistry, earth sciences, pharmaceutics and civil engineering.

Cultures

We ask questions about cultural dynamics and transformations.

Physics

We explore the workings of nature - from elementary particles to galaxies.

Scientific Computing

We contribute to solving complex, data-intensive problems in all scientific fields.

Economy, Politics & Society

Together, we get to the bottom of the big questions facing society across disciplinary boundaries.

Gender Studies

We research, theorize and deconstruct gender and gender relations.

Research

Shaping the future

Many people have found their calling in research, teaching or administration at the University of Innsbruck. Join us in shaping the future and work in an international, diverse and family-friendly working environment. As an employee of the University of Innsbruck, you will also benefit from numerous benefits, such as