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University of Salzburg Confirms Global Trend of Glacier Decline

New measurements conducted by the University of Salzburg at the Stubacher Sonnblickkees glacier confirm the dramatic loss of ice in the Alps. The findings complement recent international research and demonstrate that climate change is continuing to accelerate glacier melt, both regionally and globally.

Published on 30 July 2026
Zwei junge Menschen spazieren vor dem Eingang der Natur- und Lebenswissenschaftlichen Fakultät an einer beleuchteten LED-Wand der AGIT-Konferenz vorbei.

AGIT 2026: Salzburg once again became an International Hub for Geoinformatics

Approximately 500 experts from around the world gathered at AGIT 2026 at the University of Salzburg to discuss the latest developments in GeoAI, Earth observation and digital twins.

Published on 30 July 2026
Photo (left to right): Yariv Sultan (Chief Philanthropy Officer, University of Salzburg), Professor Werner Michler (Head of the Stefan Zweig Centre, University of Salzburg), Dr Helga Rabl-Stadler (International Cultural Ambassador of the University of Salzburg), David Roet (Ambassador of the State of Israel), and Rector Bernhard Fügenschuh (University of Salzburg) | © Kay Müller

Israeli Ambassador Visits the University of Salzburg: Science builds bridges in the spirit of Stefan Zweig

Israeli Ambassador David Roet visited the University of Salzburg on 29 and 30 July 2026. Discussions centred on research partnerships, international collaboration, and the promotion of academic exchange.

Published on 30 July 2026