More trees, less CO2: swarms of drones to reforest woodlands

How can we control swarms of drones so that they can be used to reforest woodlands in the most efficient way? Merna Tohfa, a university assistant at the Department of Networked and Embedded Systems, is developing mathematical models and technologies that enable swarms of drones to scatter tree seeds in areas that may be difficult to access.

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University meets Industry: Talents for Carinthia continues to thrive

On 5 November 2025, the University of Klagenfurt hosted the second edition of University meets Industry: Talents for Carinthia. This joint initiative by the Faculty of Technical Sciences and the Federation of Austrian Industries Carinthia (IV) brings together students, researchers, and companies to strengthen collaboration between science and industry and to build new bridges for future joint projects.

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Best Performer Awards, Roland Mittermeir Award, and Doctoral Thesis Award of the Faculty of Technical Sciences 2024/25

On 5 November, the Best Performer Awards 2024/25, the Roland Mittermeir Prize 2024 and, for the first time, the Dissertation Prize 2024/25 were presented at the University meets Industry: Talents for Carinthia event.

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Renewable energy for electric mobility – as accessible as parking spaces

Where will all the electricity required for the increasing number of electric cars come from? The Shared Charging project aims to provide an answer to this common question. The research team is developing a novel approach to public charging systems that can be seamlessly integrated into renewable energy systems. The goal is to create a comprehensive, user-friendly network of charging points that is as accessible as today’s parking spaces – but powered by solar, wind and other renewable sources.

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