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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Diabetes costs the global economy trillions
Klaus Prettner studies the global and national economic costs of diabetes.

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”.

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Location: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Teaching Center

on 24 April 2026 Starting at 17:00 - Ending at 21:00

Long Night of Research 2026

On April 24, 2026, WU will open its doors for the Long Night of Research!