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WU Projects: WU Vienna’s in-house research grants
WU supports promising research through its WU Projects in-house funding program. Take a look which projects are selected for grants in 2024
Humans vs. machines? Impact of automation on mental health
Automation is on the rise in the manufacturing industry. A new study is investigating how this affects workers' mental health.
Quo vadis, Business School?
Business schools are facing major challenges – and they need new strategies for the future.
TRANSREAL: Making country life climate friendly
A climate-friendly lifestyle is a challenge in rural areas. The TRANSREAL project develops promising solutions
Interactive map highlights heat vulnerability in Austria
Exploring how heat stress evolves over time in districts and municipalities in Austria
WU researcher develops AI and ethics certification
Austrian Standards has launched a new personal certification for AI and ethics ambassadors. It was developed by Sarah Spiekermann-Hoff.
This was the Long Night of Research 2024 at WU
On May 24, WU opened its doors for the Long Night of Research and invited everyone to explore WU’s research activities.
Human Work in the Age of AI
Four WU Researchers talk about the influence of AI on human work in various facets
Women and financial literacy
Wanted: Fearless Girls with Financial Savvy
Risks of poverty for women in Austria
Karin Heitzmann, leader of the research institute Economics of Inequality talks about risks of poverty for women in Austria
Austria’s gender pay gap is among the worst in Europe
The forthcoming Austrian Income Transparency Act, which will enter into effect by 2026, is expected to bring significant improvements.
WU welcomes new professor
Mila Lazarova will be strengthening the research and teaching activities of WU starting in May.