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How the Koralm Tunnel is changing the regional economy

The Koralm Tunnel is revolutionizing the connection between Styria and Carinthia. Jörn Kleinert, an economist at the University of Graz, analyzes the profound effects on the economy, tourism, and the daily lives of commuters and students in both provinces.

SOWI-Fakultätstag 2025

SOWI im Dialog, SOWI-Nachhaltigkeitspreis

Graduated 50 years ago: Golden Doctorate for alumni of the University of Graz

56 graduates of the University of Graz who earned their doctorates 50 years ago renewed their doctoral oath during a ceremony in the auditorium on 18 November 2025. Rector Peter Riedler and Vice-Rector Catherine Walter-Laager awarded the jubilarians their "golden doctoral diplomas".

Start-ups: How the University of Graz promotes entrepreneurial spirit

Since 15 years, the University of Graz has been supporting students in their transition to self-employment. The Center for Entrepreneurship offers workshops, coaching, and programs to help students take their first steps in business in a safe environment—without pressure and with plenty of room for innovative ideas.

Smart Regulation Symposium

Rethinking Regulation for Sociotechnical Futures: Das sechste Smart Regulation Symposium fand am 7. November 2025 erstmals im Skyroom des Styria Media Centers in Graz statt und bot einen visionären Blick auf die Herausforderungen und Chancen von morgen.

Economist explains: How innovation secures our prosperity

Why has going to the supermarket become more expensive, and is Austria really in crisis? Economist Maik Schneider from the University of Graz explains the country's economic challenges and shows why innovation is the key to future prosperity.

Wirtschaftsnobelpreis: Verbindungen der ausgezeichneten Wissenschaftler zur Uni Graz

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion und Peter Howitt erhalten den Nobelpreis für Wirtschaftswissenschaften 2025. Und die drei Forscher haben Verbindungen zur Universität Graz. Zum einen waren Aghion und Mokyr Vortragende bei den „Graz Schumpeter Lectures“. Zum anderen beschäftigen sich Aghion und Howitt mit der Theorie der „schöpferischen Zerstörung durch Innovation“. Diesen Begriff hatte der Sozialwissenschaftler Joseph Alois Schumpeter, der Professor an der Uni Graz war, geprägt.

Green Academia Award for Earth Sciences, Business Administration and History

A high number of publications in prestigious research journals in combination with climate-friendly behaviour when it comes to international business trips – researchers from the Earth Sciences at the University of Graz best fulfilled this requirement last year. For this, they were presented with the Green Academia Award 2025 on 22 September. As winners, the scientific discipline received 50,000 euros. Business administration came in second place, receiving 20,000 euros, History in third place, receiving 10,000 euros. The prize money is intended be used for research and teaching projects that promote climate protection and sustainability.

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