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07/13/2026

The science behind your doctor’s advice can take years. A new AI tool aims to speed it up

Imagine sitting in a doctor’s surgery asking for the best treatment for your ailment, be it a vaccination, the summer flu or some other illness, and your trusted GP gives you advice.   That advice is usually based on the best available evidence.  But behind the advice is a process that can take scientists years to […]

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07/09/2026

IT:U and Infineon open LearnLabs for high-tech education in Linz

IT:U and Infineon Austria have opened three new LearnLabs at Infineon’s Linz site near IT:U’s Research Campus, marking a key milestone in their strategic collaboration. Across approximately 330 square meters of cutting-edge learning and laboratory space, IT:U Master’s students will develop real-world solutions in international, interdisciplinary teams. Prototype-driven learning across disciplines Project-based learning and interdisciplinary […]

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07/07/2026

Making the invisible visible: new map shows digital services your local government is using 

A new map is shedding light on where Europe’s local authorities host their digital services, showing an overreliance on U.S. businesses in some areas, including in Austria.  The researchers from IT:U’s secure and resilient infrastructure team made a mostly hidden part of local infrastructure visible on the map the public now has access to.   “It […]

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07/02/2026

Board of Trustees constituted: New strategic governing body at IT:U

IT:U has reached a key institutional milestone. With the constitution of its Board of Trustees, the university has completed the planned transition from its founding governance structure to its new strategic oversight body, as foreseen by the IT:U Law. As of 1 July 2026, the university’s Board of Trustees has officially assumed its role as […]

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06/29/2026

Thirty-eight per cent of people set to live in mega cities by 2100, new study challenging current forecasts

More than a third of the world’s population will live in urban areas with over a million people by the end of the century, but most cities will grow slower as countries urbanize, according to a study using a novel data set.  Published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’, or PNAS, researchers from IT:U’s […]

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06/26/2026

Teaching culture is key to academic careers, new international survey finds

The Teaching Cultures Survey 2025 led by Dr. Ruth Graham includes responses from IT:U as Austria’s sole participating institution, alongside 16 other universities worldwide. The results point to a clear link between institutional priorities and academic career prospects. IT:U’s newest Future Report analyses the survey findings, highlighting their implications for the future of academic careers […]

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06/23/2026

International experts gather in Linz to discuss the future of AI at work 

Experts from around the world are meeting in Linz to discuss how AI will reshape the future of work.  Co-hosted by the IT:U and JKU universities, the Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction for Work (CHIWORK), will bring together worldwide experts to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: how AI could change work […]

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06/19/2026

Can AI predict the next disease outbreak before authorities become aware? 

Scientists at IT:U have developed an early warning system that can spot disease outbreaks through geospatial information early on.  The scientists from the Geosocial Artificial Intelligence team analyze real-time public data from social media, such as from people posting about their symptoms when they feel sick or are stuck in bed.   Based on this information, […]

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06/12/2026

Digital Accessibility Escape Room: Turning EU accessibility requirements into practice 

IT:U has published a new Future Report outlining a practical and scalable approach to digital accessibility in higher education. Building on the European Union Web Accessibility Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/2102) and the European Accessibility Act, the report introduces the “Digital Accessibility Escape Room” – an immersive, role-based learning format designed to guide participants from awareness […]

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05/27/2026

IT:U research provides a foundation for EU privacy reform

IT:U research is helping inform current European discussions on digital privacy reform, particularly efforts to move beyond repetitive cookie banners towards more automated privacy controls based on individual preferences.  For years, during public talks, IT:U scholar Dr Soheil Human put a simple question to hundreds of people: “Can you remember what you agreed to when […]

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05/20/2026

How being a bit unreliable might be an advantage, new study

While being unreliable in relationships or at work is usually frowned upon, new research suggests these individuals might be doing what helps them thrive and survive.  A new game-theory study published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ (PNAS) indicates evolutionary selection does not lead to flawless rationality.   Instead, a certain level of strategic […]

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05/18/2026

New study: Global steel sector at critical crossroad 

The steel sector is at an important juncture, requiring partnerships that enable emerging economies to align their industrial growth with climate goals, researchers say.   Writing in the journal, Nature Climate Change, researchers from IT:U’s Energy Transition and Climate Futures group and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research say as some Asian countries build their […]

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