The Long Read

More and faster! Well, not always. Sometimes it’s good to sit back, relax, and enjoy a good long read. We feature people and developments in informatics and exciting topics from our faculty.

Enjoy!

20 Years

Where Did We Go?

2024-03-04

Pioneers, plights, and pleasing: Dean Gerti Kappel and former Dean Hannes Werthner give personal insights into our Faculty’s development and challenges.

20 Years

Where Did We Come From?

2024-02-27

Werner Purgathofer, former professor at TU Wien Informatics and founder of VRVis, gives insights into the birth of our faculty from 1954 to 2004.

Artificial Intelligence

Can Machines Save the World?

2023-11-20

We’re challenging the pessimistic narrative on AI. In a thought-provoking symposium hosted by TU Wien and IWM, experts discussed fears, threats, and benefits.

Christiane Floyd

The Wanderer

2023-04-26

Christiane Floyd made her path by walking. The software engineering pioneer and passionate hiker ventured many a trail – through forests, networks, mountains, and servers.

Helmut Schauer

Oh, Javaman

2022-12-02

Helmut Schauer loves Bob Dylan’s Jokerman, but is definitely a Javaman. On Dec 2nd, he received the Golden Dissertation Diploma – 50 years after his graduation.

Bachelor with Honors