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
“Our goal is to grow a community of digital humanists”
How can we ensure that technology serves the people – and not the other way around? Questions like these are being researched at the new Doctoral College for Digital Humanism – a joint project of WU, the University of Vienna and TU Wien. In this interview, WU researchers Marta Sabou and Jan Maly explain why the world needs Digital Humanism more than ever.

Meet Our Researchers

Climate Change and the Media
Climate Change and the Media

From combat to skepticism to crisis: How has reporting on climate change changed over the years? Linguist and WU researcher Mathew Gillings has investigated this by looking at examples from the UK. 

In a Nutshell

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Psychopaths in the C-Suite
Psychopaths in the C-Suite

The cliché of the monster in pinstripes comes up again and again in films, media reports, and even academic research. Is it true or just a myth? WU researcher Günter K. Stahl explains ...

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Events

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

on 12 March 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

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

on 19 March 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

Let’s Stand Up Against Online Hate!

How do we protect ourselves from online bullying?
WU matters. WU talks.

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

on 26 March 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

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

on 02 April 2025 Starting at 18:00 - Ending at 19:30

How Austrians Invest their Money

Savings accounts, stocks, ETFs, or crypto coins?
WU matters. WU talks.