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Information for first-year students: USI, 24-hour library, Studo… and what is this student portal?


Are you just starting your studies at the University of Klagenfurt? Do you want to benefit instantly from all the offers, such as free Wi-Fi, the courses at the University Sports Centre and the 24-hour library? We’ll give you a few helpful tips to get you started right away!

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Information for first-year students: How to get to the University of Klagenfurt and how to find your way around campus


Is your first day at the University of Klagenfurt just around the corner? Are you wondering where you can park, whether there are alternatives to travelling by car and how to find your way around campus? Here you will find information on parking fees, public transportation and the campus map, which will help you to master your start at the university!

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Intelligent surgical robots are validated in cooperation with KABEG

Assistive robots are already in use in many operating theatres. However, they are often only used as teleoperators or assistants that hold and direct tools. Researchers at the University of Klagenfurt are working on new technologies that will enable robots to perform new tasks during operations. The algorithms developed in recent years are now being validated in cooperation with KABEG.

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UNESCO Chair “Global Citizenship Education – Culture of Diversity and Peace“ at the University of Klagenfurt: “The world is bigger than the familiar unit that is the nation state.”

The Mediterranean Sea is significantly warmer than it was just a few years ago, and at the same time heavy storms are also becoming more frequent in Austria. The example of climate change provides compelling evidence that national unilateral action and outdated recipes are no match for current global challenges. Hans Karl Peterlini has held the UNESCO Chair “Global Citizenship Education – Culture of Diversity and Peace” since 2020 and he emphasises: “We are increasingly dealing with existential issues that cannot be tackled by national governments alone.”

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