The Portulans Institute in Washington, DC, in collaboration with the Communication Studies Division in the School of Communication (SOC) at American University, invites you to a forum entitled “Empowering Democracy”.
Zum Wintersemester 2004/05 führte die Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) als erste Hochschule im süddeutschen Raum ein Frühstudium ein. Dieses ermöglicht es besonders begabten und interessierten Schülerinnen und Schülern, ab der 10. Klasse – in Sonderfällen auch ab der 9. Klasse – reguläre Lehrveranstaltungen zu belegen, an Prüfungen teilzunehmen und die erbrachten Leistungen für ein späteres Studium anrechnen zu lassen.
12 ottobre 2026 | MARCO D'ERAMO (Giornalista e scrittore) e JUAN CARLOS DE MARTIN (Co-direttore del Centro Nexa) | In collaborazione con la Libreria Comunardi
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Wenn Pflanzenwurzeln verletzt werden – beispielsweise durch Insekten –, bricht der hydraulische Druck in der Wurzel zusammen, und diese Druckwelle breitet sich mit hoher Geschwindigkeit im gesamten Wurzelsystem aus. In benachbarten Wurzeln erkennen winzige Proteine, die wie kleine mechanische Drucksensoren funktionieren, die Veränderung und erzeugen elektrische sowie Ca²⁺-Signale.
Letztendlich löst die Verletzung in den benachbarten Wurzeln so die Synthese von Stresshormonen aus, wodurch diese sich auf den bevorstehenden Angriff vorbereiten.
aau“When I first arrived on campus in Klagenfurt, I didn’t know who I’d become.” These opening words set the tone for the University of Klagenfurt’s new promotional film. At its heart is a student who guides viewers through her academic journey: discovering new passions, forging lifelong friendships, growing both personally and intellectually, and gathering experiences that academic transcripts alone simply can never fully capture. Alongside her story, the film offers insights into the institution itself, highlighting its leafy campus and enviable location in Carinthia.
Sprachentwicklungsstörungen (SES) betreffen rund acht Prozent aller Kinder. Sie können es ihnen erschweren, in der Schule zu lernen, sich mit anderen zu verständigen und am gemeinsamen Alltag teilzunehmen. Kinder mit SES haben beispielsweise Probleme damit, Sätze zu bilden oder zu verstehen, was andere ihnen sagen – ihre sprachlichen Fähigkeiten bleiben deutlich hinter denen ihrer Altersgenossen zurück.
24 settembre 2026 | Premiata la lunga attività di ricerca interdisciplinare di Ugo Pagallo (Trustee del Centro Nexa), all'intersezione tra diritto, tecnologia e società
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VHBProfessor Heiko Breitsohl represented the OBHRM Research Group at this year’s workshop of the Scientific Commission Human Resource Management within the Association of University Professors of Business Administration (Verband der Hochschullehrerinnen und Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft e.V.), which took place in Bolzano from September 16 to 18, 2026. The fall workshop is an annual highlight for academic exchange within the German-speaking human resources management research community.
On 20 September 2026, university sport took centre stage – and here at USI Klagenfurt, too, we celebrated the International Day of University Sport (IDUS) in style!
In glorious late-summer weather, numerous female students seized the opportunity to flock to the USI outdoor facilities and get their sporting activities off to a flying start. This year’s event centred on two absolute highlights on the sand and on the court: beach volleyball and tennis.
Beyond AI Safety: Why Africa Needs Sovereignty and Agency in Global AI Governance by Lillian Nalwoga, Programme Manager, Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and everyday life, the essential question for African countries is not simply whether AI will be safe. It is whether African […]
Visiting Researcher | University of Brasilia | September 2026 - June 2027
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28 October 2026 | SIVALDO PEREIRA DA SILVA (University of Brasilia and Visiting Professor at the Nexa Center)
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Last week IViR said goodbye to Anja Dobbelsteen, while we welcomed Carla Lampers at IViR from the 1st of September.
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Researchers at Stellenbosch University’s Policy Innovation Lab have co-authored a practical playbook to help governments test digital public infrastructure (DPI) safely before implementing it at scale.
Through the Policy Innovation Lab, Stellenbosch University’s School for Data Science and Computational Thinking is offering a new short course, Fundamentals of Large Language Models, designed to give students from non-STEM backgrounds a practical understanding of how Large Language Models (LLMs) are built, deployed and evaluated.
George MutalemwaGlobal Peace Studies for Sustainable Development
On 23 September 2026, the Global Peace Studies for Sustainable Development series will host an online session on “Gen Z and Electioneering Processes in Kenya.”
The session will be led by Dr. Susan Waiyego Mwangi, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, whose research and academic work focuses on governance, security, electoral justice, peacebuilding and political studies.
