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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When AI systems learn to understand
Marta Sabou has won a prestigious grant from the Vienna Science, Research and Technology Fund (WWTF) for research on AI knowledge graphs.

Meet Our Researchers

Breaking Bad: Sadistic Online Communities
Online hate: When digital communities turntoxic

Why do open community forums turn into hostile places? An international study sheds light on the mechanisms behind “brutalization”.

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

on 22 October 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Artificial Banking

Will loan decisions soon be made by AI?
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 29 October 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Clean Energy

Local approaches and globally aligned action
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 05 November 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Retiring at Age 75?

What pension reforms do we need?
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 12 November 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

125 Years of Property Prices in Vienna

Is living in Vienna still affordable?
WU matters. WU talks.