Our course programme for the winter semester 2025/26

Topics range from information literacy, scientific work and publishing to data literacy and visualisation, as well as science communication and citizen science. The courses for students and young researchers are open for registration now!

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Information Literacy: Literature Research, Citations and Writing for Bachelor and Master Theses (2 Credits)

With topics ranging from targeted literature search to questions of correct citation and writing tips, the lecture on "Information Literacy: Literature Research, Citations, and Writing for Bachelor and Master Theses" is a solid preparation for writing your own scientific papers, from bachelor theses to master theses.

Scientific Work: Literature Research, Citations, and Academic Writing (for Environmental Engineers) (2 Credits)

With topics ranging from targeted literature search to questions of correct citation and writing tips, the lecture on "Scientific Work: Literature Research, Citations, and Academic Writing" is a solid preparation for writing your own scientific papers, from bachelor's theses to master's theses.

Information Literacy: Publishing and Dissemination (3 Credits)

A good publication and dissemination strategy is a key element to make the most of your scientific work. This course covers various aspects of the publication process, from the planning to the spreading of the research results, such as how to choose a suitable outlet for publication, how to implement standards for scientific publishing in practice, as well as ways to increase a researcher’s visibility through profiles in professional and academic networks. Participants learn to understand the implications of open science and open access for scientific practice.

Data Literacy: 3D Visualisation in Virtual Reality (3 Credits)

The seminar is aimed at students from all faculties and fields of study who want to learn how to visualise their research results, designs, analyses and simulations in 3D on the desktop, but also in virtual reality. Another essential goal of the seminar is to promote interdisciplinary cooperation and to support scientific exchange beyond the boundaries of your own discipline. The seminar is offered in German, but supervision can also be provided in English if required.

Data Literacy: Principles of Data and Information Visualisation (3 Credits)

The course is aimed at students from all faculties and fields of study who want to acquire basic knowledge and practical experience in the area of data visualisation, particularly for use in their own study work or thesis. Following an overview of the history of visualisation and its different functions in scientific work, various visualisation methods for different scientific questions and types of data sets are presented. Selected visualisation tools are demonstrated, used in practical exercises and employed in individual small-scale visualisation projects.

Science and Society in Dialogue: Designing a Sustainable Future Together (5 Credits)

This course deals with the understanding and use of science in society. It covers social science research, including developing research questions and data collection. It also focuses on how science is communicated to the public today, for example, through projects that involve people outside the university. In addition, current outreach concepts, science communication, citizen science and the university's third mission will be addressed. 

Predatory Publishing - Introduction (Continuing Education Course)

This continuing education course for TU Wien staff introduces the phenomenon of Predatory Publishing by practical examples, backgrounds and current trends and developments, as well as tools how to avoid the risk of Predatory Publishing.