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Focus

Rudolphina Roadtrip

This summer, the Rudolphina has eyes and ears around the world. Our "correspondents" report first-hand on research life far away from the University of Vienna as they delve into the archives of distant cities or travel to the rainforest and across oceans.
18. March 2025
Guest article by
Sonia Kleindorfer
Rudolphina Roadtrip: Fieldwork at the Galápagos

The comeback of rare species: Floreana's ecological restoration

The Floreana Island Restoration Project currently is the largest and most ambitious restoration initiative in the Galápagos archipelago. Follow the exciting fieldwork of behavioural biologist Sonia Kleindorfer and her team as they monitor and protect the diverse wildlife of Floreana Island.
3. September 2024
Summer City Trip

"It smells of Vienna"

Let us follow our noses through the city: We talk to historian Julia Gebke and aerosol physicist Bernadett Weinzierl about the most emotional one of our senses, explore the iconic smells of the Ottakring district and take a deep breath at the Gürtel beltway, where the air is better than its reputation.
20. August 2024
Summer City Trip

The art of urban well-being

Urban greenery benefits our well-being in the city. But what about art in public space? To find the answer, we take a relaxing stroll with behavioural biologist Elisabeth Oberzaucher through her "urban laboratory".
24. July 2024
Summer City Trip

Ready for the heat island?

Record temperatures and tropical nights: Summer has arrived in Vienna. We join city experts from the University of Vienna to find out how the city is preparing for ‘urban heat islands’, who suffers the most from them and where you can cool off in Vienna.
9. July 2024
Summer City Trip

Discover Vienna with all your Senses

This summer has Rudolphina pack its rucksack. Join us as we roam Vienna together with our researchers and experience the essence of the city with open eyes and ears.
9. July 2024
Summer city trip

On a language tour through Vienna

On our first Vienna summer tour, we accompanied students as they explored the “linguistic landscape”, and compiled tips on how each of us can become a citizen scientist to experience the linguistic diversity right on our doorstep.