Research at WU Vienna

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

Current Research

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To protect the climate, we must change our states
Daniel Hausknost investigates the role of state structures in the fight against the climate crisis.

Meet Our Researchers

Breaking Bad: Sadistic Online Communities
Online hate: When digital communities turntoxic

Why do open community forums turn into hostile places? An international study sheds light on the mechanisms behind “brutalization”.

New Publications

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

on 15 October 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Quo vadis, Donald Trump?

Taking stock a year into the second term
WU matters. WU talks.

Location: WU Campus, Building D1, Outdoor Area

on 16 October 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 20:00

The WU Outdoor Gallery opens!

On October 16, 2025, we will officially open our new Outdoor Gallery at WU Vienna University of…

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

on 22 October 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Artificial Banking

Will loan decisions soon be made by AI?
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 29 October 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Clean Energy

Local approaches and globally aligned action
WU matters. WU talks.