Research at WU Vienna

Our 1,600 researchers focus on topics in the fields of business and economics, society, and law.

Current Research

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The illiberal dawn: WU researcher warns against erosion of international law
More and more states are under authoritarian rule, and authoritarian regimes are trying to influence international law in their favor. Monika Polzin, professor of public law and international law at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, addresses this threat in her research.

Meet Our Researchers

Wie kann man Armut messen?
What is poverty – and how can it be measured?

Karin Heitzmann has been conducting research into poverty for almost three decades. Her work shows that poverty has many facets and comes in many different forms, even in a rich country like Austria.

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Psychopaths in the C-Suite
Psychopaths in the C-Suite

The cliché of the monster in pinstripes comes up again and again in films, media reports, and even academic research. Is it true or just a myth? WU researcher Günter K. Stahl explains ...

A Cinderella story
Upcycling: The identity of products

Once an airbag, now a handbag: Bernadette Kamleitner of the Institute for Marketing & Consumer Research explains why it makes sense to refer to the former identity of upcycled products.

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Events

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Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Executive Academy EA.0.024 Foyer [WU Executive Academy – Foyer]

on 26 September 2024 Starting at 17:00 - Ending at 19:30

2030 Approaching: Headquarters in Transformation?

2030 Approaching: Headquarters in Transformation?

Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

on 02 October 2024 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Purpose and Profit

How to develop a purpose-driven organization
WU matters. WU talks.

Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Teaching Center auditorium 2.01

on 16 October 2024 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Yes, We Care!

Vernissage and discussion in English
WU matters. WU talks.

Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

on 23 October 2024 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

AI and “The End of Humanity”

Screening and discussion in English
WU matters. WU talks.