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06/26/2025

AI Forecasting Breakthrough: TiRex Sets New Global Standard with IT:U Research Involvement 

A newly published scientific study has set a new benchmark in artificial intelligence forecasting — and IT:U is part of the story. The paper introduces TiRex, a compact and efficient AI model capable of predicting future data trends without prior task-specific training, a method known as zero-shot forecasting.  What is TiRex? A ground-breaking AI model […]

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06/24/2025

IT:U Opens 2nd Application Call for Master’s Program

After overwhelming interest during the first call, and to ensure that as many qualified applicants as possible have a fair opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at IT:U, we are excited to announce a new call for the MSc in Interdisciplinary Computing. The application will be open from early July 2025 through the end of […]

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06/23/2025

IT:U Summer School 2025: A Global Gathering of AI and NLP Experts in Linz

On July 25–26, 2025, IT:U will host its annual Summer School in Linz — and this year’s focus is right at the forefront of artificial intelligence: Natural Language Processing (NLP). Bringing the World of AI to Linz This two-day event will bring together some of the world’s leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in Artificial Intelligence […]

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06/17/2025

IT:U is part of KinderUni Upper Austria 2025

For the first time, IT:U is participating in the KinderUni – with exciting workshops all about robotics and climate change: Make the robots dance You don’t need to know how to program or build to have fun with IT:U’s Sphero robots. You’ll control the fast little spheres using tablets as they make their way through […]

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06/16/2025

New Study by IT:U Professor & Co Reveals Stable Strategies for Cooperation in Social Dilemmas

Why do people sometimes withhold effort in group projects, overexploit public goods, or fail to coordinate even when mutual success is possible? These are all examples of social dilemmas—situations where what’s best for an individual may not align with the group’s interests. A new study by Valentin Hübner, Laura Schmid, Krishnendu Chatterjee, and Christian Hilbe— […]

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06/11/2025

IT:U Researcher wins MyData Global Awards for Thought Leadership on Human Rights & Technology

IT:U researcher Soheil Human has been honored with the MyData Award for 2024 and 2025. The international recognition highlights not only Soheil’s visionary work but also reflects IT:U’s commitment to shaping ethical, inclusive, and human-centric digital solutions. Redesigning Privacy for People: The ADPC Project At the heart of this recognition is ADPC – Advanced Digital […]

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06/10/2025

IT:U Selected for Healthcare Education Grant

IT:U has been awarded the Bodyswaps & Meta Healthcare Education grant, launching a cross collaboration with Bodyswaps, a leading provider of AI-powered immersive simulations, and medical institutions focused on training communication skills between medical staff and patients. The initiative is co-led by Prof. Nina Hubig, Nelson Silva, Janie Gonsalez. Together, they are bringing AI and […]

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06/03/2025

Innovation Journey to EXPO 2025 

From April 13 to October 13, 2025, the World Expo is taking place in Osaka, Japan, under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” From May 15 to 20, an economic delegation from Upper Austria traveled there – with them was Gerd Krizek, Senior Manager Study Portfolio & Student Affairs at IT:U.  Austria’s Innovative […]

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05/26/2025

IT:U among Top 3 at Minerva AWARD 2025

The accessibility concept “Accessible University” developed by IT:U is among the three most innovative and impactful initiatives of the Minerva AWARD 2025 in the category DEI initiatives for companies with fewer than 500 employees. IT:U Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). This commitment was recognized at the Minerva AWARD […]

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05/22/2025

Record Number of Applications for “Digital Transformation in Learning” 

In fall 2025, six new PhD positions will be filled in the “Digital Transformation in Learning” program at IT:U – Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria. A total of 346 applications were received from around the globe. This remarkable number highlights the growing international recognition of the program’s interdisciplinary approach and the increasing importance of AI-driven educational […]

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05/06/2025

Master’s Program with extended deadline for U.S. citizens

For U.S. students, the application deadline for the Master’s Program in Interdisciplinary Computing at IT:U Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria has been extended to May 31, 2025. The decision was made in response to the current challenges faced by academia in the United States. IT:U’s doors are open to all scientists: The university emphasizes that interdisciplinarity […]

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04/30/2025

Inaugural Lecture 6 and Network Spotlight on Learning Transformation

On April 29, 2025, IT:U hosted a special hybrid event, continuing the F1RST Lecture Series and the ongoing Network Spotlight format. The evening featured Assistant Professor Sebastian Dennerlein, Christina Nyström (Founding Director of Learning), and Carla Barreiros (Head of Project-Based Learning), highlighting IT:U’s interdisciplinary, project-based approach to future-ready education.  Technology Meets Education: Learning in the […]

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