v.l.n.r. Dr. Dominik Egger (BOKU), PD Dr. Antonina Lavrentieva (Leibniz Universität Hannover), Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Chem. Dr. Cornelia Kasper (BOKU), Präsidentin der ÖGMBT Univ.-Prof. Dr. Viktoria Weber (Universität für Weiterbildung Krems), Prof. Dr. Jan Hansmann (Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt). Copyright Sarah Mühlbacher.

Advanced Cell Culture Technologies

On 17.03.2023 the Workshop "Advanced Cell Culture Technologies" of the ÖGMBT Working Group "Cell based assays, therapies and products" took place at BOKU. Over 60 participants from over 15 different cities and institutions met to learn and exchange information about the latest trends in cell culture technology.

Spend a different summer

- study ELLSwhere!

It is time to travel again: Join a Summer School of the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS)!

A photo of the two researchers standing in front of blue sofas.

Houska prize nomination

for innovation in university research
[Translate to English:] (c) Pixabay

Climate-friendly cities require efficient use of wood

A "Plea for the efficient use of wood in construction" was published in Nature Reviews Materials. The journal is considered the most important journal in interdisciplinary materials science.

The life cycle planner

On Feb. 27, Alfred Strauss presented his inaugural lecture as the new professor of systems engineering. Rewatch the livestream.

What ecosystems accomplish

An international research team with BOKU participation has identified reasons why we urgently need biodiversity in freshwater.

©Peter Herzog

Impressions from the BOKU Ball

Visitors celebrated in the Vienna City Hall until the morning.

Pan-European Seal Programme

The Pan-European Seal Programme gives high-performing university graduates the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in the multicultural environment of the European Patent Office. The internships start in September 2023 and take place in Alicante (EUIPO) or Munich (EPO), the interns receive a monthly salary. If you are interested, send an email to BOKU Techtransfer tto@boku.ac.at

Studying at BOKU

EPICUR registration open

BOKU students have until December 16 to register for the EPICUR Alliance's Summer Semester 2023 course offerings.

New CD Laboratory

BOKU is participating in the new Laboratory for Molecular Informatics with research on simulation methods for molecular structure-based processes.

BOKU goes TikTok

BOKU is now represented on TikTok. TikTok is the world's leading platform for short videos on smartphones.

International Soil Day

Soil protection is climate protection! The importance of soils and the dangers posed by soil sealing cannot be overstated.

(c) BOKU

Risk assessment of nanocarriers

Three BOKU institutes are joining forces to launch a new research project on the risk assessment of nanocarriers.

Current energy data

New platform provides access to daily updated data on gas and electricity consumption in Austria, storage levels and energy prices.

BOKU PhD school ABC&M visits three Japanese Universities

15 PhD students of the BOKU doctorate school ABCM ("Advanced Biorefineries - Chemistry and Materials") visited three internationally leading Japanese institutions in this field during a twelve-day excursion: Shinshu University (fiber science), Kyoto University (chemistry of lignocellulosics) / Kyoto University - Uji Campus (nanocelluloses and composites) and Kyoto Institute of Technology (processing of renewable resources).

Prof. Mirjana Kostić (Belgrade University) as guest professor at BOKU

Prof. Mirjana Kostić from the University of Belgrade (Serbia) has been appointed BOKU guest professor and gives a guest lecture on the topic “Natural cellulosic fibers: Studying the fiber structure by microscopy” from Nov 10th to Nov 17th

NÖ Innovation Award

BOKU received the BEST INNOVATION award for the topic "Recyclable wood-based materials of the future - from chipboard to 3D printing".

BOKU Inventor 2022

We congratulate Nicole Borth (Institute of Animal Cell Technology and Systems Biology) for the BOKU Inventor of the Year 2022 award!

(c) BOKU Rektorat

Works agreement on the granting of anniversary bonuses concluded

After lengthy negotiations, the rectorate and both works council committees were able to conclude a works agreement on the granting of anniversary bonuses for employees under the collective agreement.

© Mathias Lauringer

Energy Globe Award

For Dynamic Forest Typing at BOKU Research Project.

Admission summer semester

starts on 9th January

Using bacteria to recover valuable metals from waste incineration residues

New method of returning previously unused metals such as copper, zinc and nickel to the material cycle by means of biological leaching offers a low-cost, environmentally friendly and effective alternative to conventional processes.

Soil protection needs laws

"International Soil Law and Governance Conference" at BOKU: Legal measures needed at global, regional and local level.

Call for Course Proposals for EPICUR in Spring 2023

The new call for EPICUR course contributions for spring/summer 2023 courses is out, and we are very much looking forward to your contributions! 

Poster prize for Julia Thoma at the 14th ÖGMBT Annual Meeting
from left to right: Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Manfred Gronalt A.o. Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Günter Emberger Dipl.-Ing. Georg Resch, BSc. Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Norbert Ostermann Mag. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Rest Dipl.-Ing. Isabella Messinger, BA Dipl.-Ing. Michael Fellinger, BSc. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Martin Smoliner, BSc. BA MA em.Univ.Prof. Dr. Peter Faller

Peter-Faller Award goes to Klaus-Dieter Rest

Klaus-Dieter Rest is awarded by the Austrian Society for Traffic and Transport Science for his dissertation in the field of planning home health care services, conducted at the Institute of Production and Logistics.

Livestock & Climate Change

A recent BOKU study shows that the climate impact of the short-lived greenhouse gas methane in Austria is lower than assumed.

BOKU chemist awarded

Alexandra Bennett of the Institute of Analytical Chemistry receives the best oral presentation award at this year's ASAC Forum.

Jubilee finale with ceremony

Looking 150 years ahead sustainably: The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna celebrated its founding anniversary on October 14.

Sustainability Report NEW!

BOKU is the only Austrian university to date to publish a sustainability report audited according to GRI standards for the third time.

Discover Europe

Application deadline for CEEPUS: October 31st

Gaudeamus igitur

BOKU honoured deserving personalities

Commemorative publication

Landgesellschaften zwischen Globalisierung & Urbanisierung

Science must get out of the comfort zone

The discussion for review

Saving sturgeons

Project for the protection LIFE Boat 4 Sturgeon launched.

A study confirms: BOKU is again among the top 10 in education in 2022

Practical fungi

New mechanism for drug production discovered

General assembly

Female researchers network we4DRR met online

Violence in Iran

BOKU joins statement of the Universities Conference

Award to BOKU-Student

Pavel Cimili receives Gianni Cantice Award

New course

Visiting professorship on "Environmental Chemistry and Modeling"

Disaster Research Days

BOKU again prominently represented

BOKU celebrates together

Get inspired

Follow up from Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS)

EPNOE Young Scientist Award 2022

Goes to Dr. Marco Beaumont

Less meat and animal products?

Not just a question of demand

BOKU-Spin-off Holloid GmbH

Among top 10 for Science & Business Award

Man and the Biosphere

National Committee celebrates 50th birthday

ELLS Scientific Student Conference

Registration deadline: 07.09.2022

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