Admission 2025/26: Studying at the University of Graz

Paul Gragl, an expert in European law, on the prospects for EU security and defence policy

He is blackmailing Ukraine, questioning the mutual defence guarantee within NATO and announcing that he will annex Greenland. US President Donald Trump is currently destroying decades of transatlantic relations characterised by mutual trust. Paul Gragl, an expert in European law at the University of Graz, explains how the EU can show strength, get involved and defend itself against external attacks.

Quick, concise, clear: doctoral students present research in 3 Minute Thesis Competition

The Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) presents doctoral students with a challenge that they are not usually faced with in research: to keep it very short, reduce it to the essentials and present it in a simplified, generally understandable way. They have three minutes to present the topic of their dissertation, a single PowerPoint slide is allowed, creativity is desired and English is required as the language of presentation. On 14 March 2025, nine doctoral students took to the stage at the Literaturhaus Graz for the competition organised by the Doctoral Academy.

Sensitive and strong: physicists at the University of Graz create basis for new sensors

Sensors play a crucial role in all areas of modern technology. The more precisely they respond to the smallest changes, the higher the quality and performance of an application – whether in devices for facial recognition at the airport or for detection of viruses. Researchers in the field of nanooptics at the University of Graz have now found a solution for further optimising sensors. The current study was published in the renowned scientific journal Physical Review Letters.

Exhibition in the Botanical Garden kicks off spring with impressive wildlife photography

The philosopher Harald Stelzer captures the wonders of the animal world in pictures. A selection of his fascinating photos are on display in the "Frühlingserwachen" exhibition at the University of Graz Botanical Garden until 15 May 2025. Passionate amateur photographers are invited to add one of their own photos to the exhibition.