24. June 2022
START-Prize of over one million euros for young researcher
The bioscientist Elfriede Dall from the University of Salzburg has been awarded the START Prize, Austria’s most highly endowed and recognised science prize for young researchers. Over the next six years, the prize winner will have 1.2 million euros at her disposal for her research on the cell protein legumain.
15. June 2022
Why SAG relies on liquid hydrogen as fuel
Liquid hydrogen (LH2) is increasingly becoming the focus of attention when it comes to alternative fuels for commercial vehicles. The Salzburg Aluminium Group is researching how to store it in tanks. Esther Lind from SAG told us at our Industry Talks at the salz21 innovation festival how SAG manages to store LH2 at – 253 degrees.
14. June 2022
Achieving visible peaks through cooperation – Interview with Sabine Seidler
On 8 June 2022, we welcomed top-class speakers in Salzburg on the subject of universities and higher education in the 21st century. One of them was Sabine Seidler, Rector of the Vienna University of Technology. We asked her what the university of the future looks like for her and how a location can be successful despite small-scale structures and demographic change.
13. June 2022
Behind the scenes of the WIKARUS jury
Who are the most innovative companies in Salzburg? This is the question asked by the WIKARUS jury, who will award the Salzburg Business Prize on 27 September. The submissions are currently being evaluated. As our innovation expert and head of the Innovation Service Centre Romana Schwab is part of the jury in the “Innovation” category, we are allowed to take a look behind the scenes.
8. June 2022
University location Salzburg focuses on specialization
The challenges and strategic development of the domestic research and university location are on the agenda for the scientific elite of Salzburg these days. Additionally, today, they are meeting with the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development.
8. June 2022
Salzburg focuses on specialization as a university location
The challenges and strategic development of the domestic research and higher education location are on the agenda of Salzburg’s scientific elite these days, who met with the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development on Wednesday, 8.6.2022.
31. May 2022
Businesses need more cyber resilience
What do PALFINGER, Salzburg Milch and the University of Salzburg have in common? They were victims of a cyberattack. How Salzburg can strengthen its cyber resilience was discussed by a top-class panel at the panel discussion “Cyber resilience as a key factor” on 18 May 2022 at the salz21 innovation festival.
19. May 2022
Daily cyber attacks on companies
A recent Austrian-wide study by KPMG shows how strongly domestic companies are affected by cybercrime. 67 percent report cyber attacks in the last twelve months. The study was presented on Wednesday, 18 May 2022, by the FH Salzburg and Innovation Salzburg.
28. April 2022
How clothing can save lives
Smart textiles can protect firefighters from overheating or support the product development of sports equipment. Research helps to maintain well-being and physical and cognitive performance through the use of textile sensors.
26. April 2022
Circular economy in the construction sector
In the new research project, recycled concrete is being enriched with CO2 for the first time in Austria. This takes the circular economy of the construction industry to the next level and has a positive impact on the overall cost structure of construction projects.