Selina Noetzel receives dissertation awards
Awards
Our former colleague Selina Noetzel was recently honored with two awards for her outstanding dissertation.
Welcome to our department!
Our Department is one of the largest and most research-active institutions in its field. Our four main research areas are Democracy & Society, Crisis & Uncertainty, Digital Technology & AI, and Health & Well-Being.
Barbara Mair
Shanghai Ranking: Top 2 ranking for our department
Research
Once again our department has been ranked as one of the world's best departments in the field of "Communication".
Claudia Wilhelm received Käthe Leichter State Award
Awards
The Käthe Leichter State Award ("Käthe Leichter-Staatspreis") was awarded by the Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research of the Republic of…
Tackling (misleading) incivility online: a user-centric evaluation of different comment moderation strategies
Research
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A recent study by communication scientist Andrea Wiesner at the University of Vienna investigates how Austrian internet users perceive and accept…
Klaus Schönbach Award 2025
Awards
Two projects were recently honored with the department's Klaus Schönbach Award.
Coping with greenwashed ads. Greenwashing perceptions, eco-label confusion, and the willingness to pay more
Research
A recent study by communication scientists Jörg Matthes, Ariadne Neureiter (University of Vienna), and Jens Seiffert-Brockmann (Vienna University of…
- 125Staff Members
More than 120 staff members work at the Department in research, teaching, and administration. Every day, they contribute to ensuring academic excellence, high-quality education, and reliable administration. Job openings can be found here or in the University’s Job Center.
- 25Third-Party Funded Research Projects
The department successfully attracts competitive research funding. Supported by EU programs, national funds, and international institutions, 25 third-party funded projects are currently underway, with a total volume of around 9.8 million euros.
- 3.800Students
Around 3,800 students are currently enrolled at our Department. They study Communication Science in the Bachelor’s programme, in two Master’s programmes – offered in German and English – as well as in the research-oriented Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences.
- 140Lecturers
More than 140 lecturers enrich teaching at the Department every semester. They contribute their diverse expertise from academia, media, and professional practice, forming together with the core staff the foundation of a high-quality education.
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