Research at WU Vienna

Our 1,600 researchers focus on topics in the fields of business and economics, society, and law.

Current Research

To the newsroom
How to make EU green hydrogen policies more cost-effective
New WU Vienna study shows: Green hydrogen support becomes more cost-effective when demand among nearby users is taken into account

Meet Our Researchers

Meet Our Researchers: Stephan Lutter
The hidden footprint of copper

WU-researcher Stephan Lutter examines how many natural resources – such as raw materials and water – we need to keep our economy running.

Welthandelsplatz 1. The Educational Podcast of WU Vienna

episode list
Episode 7
When AI Hallucinates: Why Language Models Get Things Wrong

WU researcher Axel Polleres talks about how modern language models work, why they sometimes hallucinate, and how we can build more reliable AI systems.

New Publications

Events

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Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

on 21 October 2026 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

on 28 October 2026 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 2

on 30 October 2026 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

WU Manager of the Year 2026: Karin Exner-Wöhrer

Trust at a Distance: What International Market Expansion Teaches Us About Good Corporate Governance
WU matters. WU talks.

Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

on 04 November 2026 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

WU x TU matters

Two Universities, One Innovation Journey
WU matters. WU talks.