The Opening Festival was incredible, and we couldn't be happier! We're using this Monday to float a little longer on our festival cloud before the VISTA Science Experience Center opens its doors again tomorrow. Exhibition tours & workshops: https://www.vistascience.at/en/program

Yesterday was a blast! Today, we're in the middle of the third day of the Opening Festival of the VISTA Science Experience Center. Today's lineup: https://www.vistascience.at/en/festival Drop by – entry is free of charge! #hellovista

On day 3 of the Opening Festival of the VISTA Science Experience Center, @martinmoder.at and @florianaigner.at delve into great truths and even greater nonsense.

Keynote by ISTA professor Francesca Pellicciotti about the fundamental processes influencing glacier behavior in climate change, like the "Pamir-Karakoram Anomaly" where glaciers defy the odds by staying stable.

Recap Opening Festival Day 1 💜 What a festival start! From keynotes and concerts to inspiring conversations, the mood was fantastic. ✨ #hellovista

Keynote “In defense of wonder - science communication in an age of misinformation” by @michaeljohngorman.bsky.social of the @mit.edu museum about current challenges in science communication.

The doors are open and we are excited to celebrate the Opening Festival of the VISTA Science Experience Center with you. The next 3 days are packed with highlights: an interactive exhibition, keynotes, panels, lightshows, and live performances. Join us, entry is free: https://bit.ly/4mnJ3Ne

📢 New paper: a combination of a new isotope labelling with solution-NMR, allowing to assign methyl groups even in large proteins -- we've tested it with our favourite ~130 kDa enzyme and a 70 kDa receptor. ->see thread 1/n @istaresearch.bsky.social @univie.ac.at www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A new paper by the Friml group at ISTA just got published in Cell. 🔗 www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Today's ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the VISTA Science Experience Center! With exhibition areas, interactive spaces, an auditorium, and a coffee lab, the center offers an immersive science experience for all ages. Explore it yourself at the Opening Festival from Oct 3-5.

ELSA is growing: Fifteen exciting members joined our network! Find out who on our website: elsa-ai.eu/elsa-welcome... Welcome to ELSA.🤝 #ELSAAI @ellis.eu

Das VISTA Science Experience Center wird eröffnet - mit einem grandiosen Fest. Am Sonntag gibt es dort auch @martinmoder.at und mich zu sehen. Kommt vorbei, es wird sicher wunderprächtig! www.vistascience.at/de/festival

We're hosting the 8th Austrian CryoEM symposium at ISTA Nov 11-12 @istaresearch.bsky.social this year - you don't want to miss! We have a fantastic lineup of invited speakers + selected talks from abstracts #cryoEM Deadline for abstracts Oct 15 Final deadline Oct 31 cryoem-symposium.pages.ist.ac.at

This object reacts to your presence and alters its wave patterns. Artist Dejan Ivković was inspired by Thomas Young's famous double-slit experiment when creating "Quantum Relationality." Check it out at the Opening Festival from Oct 3 to 5! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mnJ3Ne

We are hiring a postdoc to work @istaresearch.bsky.social on an @erc.europa.eu funded project, investigating the control of behavior and physiology by the hypothalamus. Please apply and share! ist.ac.at/en/job/postd...

In collab with ISTA mathematicians Herbert Edelsbrunner and Jan Maas, artist Marlene Mautner created an artwork for the brand new exhibition at the VISTA Science Experience Center. Join us at the Opening Festival from Oct 3 to 5 and discover how math becomes a visual experience.

Have you ever seen Styrofoam balls float? Inspired by the research of the Waitukaitis group, the object “Acoustic Levitation” makes exactly that possible. It allows for the observation of particles isolated from electrical charge. Find out more: https://www.vistascience.at/en/festival

New quantum physicist joins ISTA The quantum materials specialist, Veronika Sunko, seeks to uncover the fundamental principles behind emergent states of matter. She now joins ISTA as an assistant professor, adding to the Institute’s diverse field of quantum science. https://bit.ly/46MsNkd

Grand Opening Festival 🪩 From October 3 to 5, the ISTA Campus in Klosterneuburg transforms into a hotspot at the intersection of science and art as we celebrate the opening of the VISTA Science Experience Center! Three days full of highlights. Free entry. More: https://bit.ly/4mnJ3Ne

Revealing snapdragon secrets: Together with international experts, the Barton group, Arka Pal, Daria Shipilina, and more now share new snapdragon insights in Molecular Ecology.

The VISTA Science Experience Center Opening Festival offers a free, diverse program for science, art & music lovers. Several activities, incl. exhibition tours, keynotes, and panel discussions, will also be accessible with sign language interpretation. Join us from Oct 3-5! https://bit.ly/4mnJ3Ne

An international research team, including the @schurlab.bsky.social at ISTA and partners from the University of Grenoble Alpes, KAIST, @sorbonne-universite.fr, Hanyang University, and EPFL, just released a new paper in Science Advances.

Just days ago, we kicked off our academic year by welcoming a record 80 new PhD candidates to campus. As orientation week ends, they are standing on the doorstep of a challenging yet incredibly rewarding journey. Welcome to the next chapter of your lives. We're thrilled to have you with us. 💚

Who knew that the perfect pasta sauce could lead to a Nobel Prize? Congrats to ISTA postdoc Fabrizio Olmeda and collaborators for winning the Ig Nobel Prize with their research on mastering Cacio e Pepe. Bravo! 🍝 🎉 Getting hungry? Here´s the recipe for delicious research: https://bit.ly/42vlpHm

Prospects of Nanoscience with Nanocrystals: ISTA Professor Maria Ibáñez joins forces with other researchers to highlight the progress in the field & identify key areas where future research may bring further breakthroughs. Published in ACS Nano @pubs.acs.org​ https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5c07838

Reflecting on #PhDjourneys ISTA President Martin Hetzer and Dean of the Graduate School Mario de Bono share memories and lessons learned from their time as PhD students. #ISTAresearch#PhDjourney#PhDjourney #PhDlife #StudentLife #PhDstudent #GradSchool #ResearchLife #PhDadvice

Embarking on your PhD journey at ISTA means joining a community of experts from around the world! 🎵 Feel Good 10324 © SonicMusic (CapCut) #PhDjourney #PhDlife #PhDstudent #PhDcommunity

Committed to conducting brave science for a brighter tomorrow, a record of 80 students from 32 countries embark on their PhD journey at ISTA. They are now part of our community that is ready to support them in discovering solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Welcome to ISTA! 💚

Join us for the Austrian Cryo-EM Symposium Nov 11–12 at @istaresearch.bsky.social! Top speakers, cutting-edge cryo-EM, and a chance to explore Vienna & the ISTA campus. Register now 👉 cryoem-symposium.pages.ist.ac.at #cryoEM #teamtomo

We are thrilled to collaborate with four Austrian institutes and PAW.de in launching the first-ever Postdoc Appreciation Week in Austria. This initiative is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of the postdoc community. ISTA President, Martin Hetzer, has joined the PAW celebrations. #PAW2025

Opening Festival Day 3 Join us for concerts, guided exhibition tours, lectures, and much more at the VISTA Science Experience Center—all free! Seats for lectures are limited, so reserve your spot in advance. More info about the program & free tickets: vistascience.at/en/festival

Opening Festival Day 2 Join us for guided exhibition tours, keynotes, a science slam, and much more at the VISTA Science Experience Center—all free! Seats for keynotes are limited, so reserve your spot in advance. More info about the program & free tickets: vistascience.at/en/festival

Mario de Bono is the new Dean of the Graduate School at ISTA as of September 1. With expertise in education and a collaborative spirit, he's set to foster a vibrant academic community. Congratulations, Mario!

Opening Festival Day 1 Join us for exciting keynotes, DJ sets, concerts, lightshows, and much more at the VISTA Science Experience Center—all free! Seats for keynotes are limited, so reserve your spot in advance. More info about the program & free tickets: vistascience.at/en/festival

Ever wondered what methods, special equipment, and other treasures are hidden inside a lab that researches properties of quantum materials? Follow Kimberly Modic and her team on a tour of her lab and learn how they dive into the minuscule world of #quantumscience. youtu.be/N9Sz5dxvhp4

Calling all Science & Tech Journalists ISTA’s Journalist in Residence program is now accepting applications! Duration: 3 - 6 months, starting spring 2026 Compensation: €15,000 + travel expenses Ready to be a voice that bridges science and society? Apply by Oct 31. More: https://bit.ly/3sFmLjJ

21st Century Science at the Exhibition "Science in the Making – How Is the Knowledge of Tomorrow Created?" How is an exhibition actually created? Through intensive collaboration with scientists, artists, and an exceptional group of curators. Stephanie is part of this team and offers a sneak peek.

Dancing for anticipation! We can´t wait to welcome our new PhD cohort next week. 🥳 #ISTAresearch #PhDjourney #PhDstudents #StudyStart #StudentLife #PhD #GraduateSchool

Our paper on the nonequilibrium mechanics and remodelling of collagen-IV networks is finally out on @prxlife.bsky.social! It has been a long and exciting scientific journey, led by @billiemeadowcroft.bsky.social! @ivnpla.bsky.social @yanlanmao.bsky.social journals.aps.org/prxlife/abst...

Guess what: ISTA now boasts the fastest female works council member in Vienna! 🏆 💪 The Wien Energie Business Run was more than just a great workout along the beautiful Danube; it was an opportunity to strengthen our community spirit. Congrats to all participants for crossing the finish line!

Three million Euro in EU funding for Assistant Professors Amelia Douglass and Ylva Götberg Two Assistant Professors at ISTA have won ‪@erc.europa.eu​ Starting Grants of 1.5 million Euro each to pursue their work in astrophysics and neuroscience. Read more: https://bit.ly/4g5fEWq

“It's more than a museum. It's a place for dialogue and exchange between science and society.” At the VISTA Science Experience Center, you experience science not as a collection of facts, but as a process shaped by questions, creativity, and collaboration. #hellovista

🏔️The recent decline in glacier health and reduced runoff generation in the Northwestern Pamirs is primarily driven by substantially lower snowfall and snow depth since 2018. @istaresearch.bsky.social @wslresearch.bsky.social Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Save the date! The VISTA Science Experience Center will soon open its doors to the public. 🎉 To celebrate the occasion together, we invite you to join us for the Opening Festival from October 3–5 on the ISTA Campus. The entire program is free of charge! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4g2cdzI #hellovista

Are we witnessing the beginning of the end of the last resilient glaciers? Glaciers in Central Asia seemed to resist climate change, but the fall of the Soviet Union meant no data for decades. A new study in @commsearth.nature.com​ shows a likely tipping point in 2018. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UVN28s

Do you want to push the boundaries of science together with world-class supervisors and colleagues? The ISTA-Fellowship Program offers fully funded two-year postdoctoral fellowships for highly qualified candidates. Apply now to take your next career step at ISTA: https://bit.ly/4kfKBZx

Looking for a fully-funded multidisciplinary postdoctoral position? The NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship Program is your opportunity to take your academic career to the next level. What are you waiting for? There are only a few weeks left to apply! More info: https://bit.ly/49ivtnW

Congratulations to Andrea Cumpelik @dubiousandroid.bsky.social on her PhD defense! Her research reveals how rats make decisions in complex environments by tracking hippocampal and mPFC neurons that flicker between multiple spatial locations. A journey through the brain, completed at ISTA!

Plant biologist Matyáš Fendrych received the 2025 ISTA Alumni Award! 🎉 His advice for those considering careers in research: “Time is the most precious thing that you will give to your group. Make sure that you enjoy what you do, and that you are doing it for you.” @czechacademy.bsky.social

ISTA graduate Volker Karle receives Outstanding PhD Thesis Award: His work focused on the understanding of quantum rotation, which involves mathematical aspects from the field of topology. This could impact both, fundamental science and concrete future tech innovations.