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From lab computers to laptops: how strong passwords protect the university

16.03.2026 IT security

Higher education institutions are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. Password security is therefore more than just a formality; it serves…

Towards a greater digital inclusion: information, courses and a new tool

13.03.2026 ZIDview

The University of Vienna is consciously focusing on digital accessibility as an important component of an inclusive university. The corresponding…

What’s new with e-learning in the summer semester 2026?

13.03.2026 Students

Whether artificial or natural – the main thing is that it's intelligent! Study smart with e-learning services

Moodle news: redesign courses, develop content together

13.03.2026 E-learning

Starting this semester, the clear tile view makes course navigation easier, the Moodle Makers Community creates space for exchange and shared ideas,…

AI tools for teaching

13.03.2026 E-learning

AI tools open up a wide range of possibilities for redesigning and providing targeted support for teaching processes. For the summer semester, Moodle…

Quick win for your software skills: discover self-learning courses in u:rise

13.03.2026 Students

Want to finally learn how to use Atlas.ti, Citavi or MAXQDA properly – but without spending ages searching for good tutorials? That's exactly what the…

DeepL Pro webinars: smarter translation and writing

13.03.2026 Software, AI

DeepL Pro helps wherever language needs to be clearer, more understandable or simply faster. During the summer semester, the manufacturer is offering…

BigBlueButton Developer Summit 2025: international community visits Vienna

12.03.2026 E-learning

At the 22nd BigBlueButton Developer Summit, developers and experts from around the world gathered at the University of Vienna to spend a week working…

ZID Searchbot: finding information made easy

10.03.2026 ZIDview

Ask questions instead of searching for ages: with the AI-supported ZID Searchbot, you can quickly find the right IT information.

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