Every two years, universities and research institutions throughout Austria open their doors during one special evening: They invite visitors to discover and explore what they do and give them food for thought – all free of charge. And, of course, WU was also part of this event once again and offered a varied program with public lectures on artificial intelligence, hands-on social science experiments and interactive games and quizzes. 

Despite the heavy downpours shortly before and during the event, the event was well attended and the atmosphere was excellent. At the research stations, visitors were able to try out eye-tracking devices and face-reader technology, learn how possessions shape us and how inequality arises – and explore the growth markets of the future and new approaches to sustainability in quizzes.

Below you can find some impressions of the Long Night of Research at WU (Photos: Pascal Riesinger). The next Long Night of Research will take place in spring 2026 - with WU's participation again, of course.