In his lecture, Prof. Simos covered a wide range of topics, from combinatorial mathematics to current security-critical application areas – from automotive software and cryptographic hardware to the protection of critical infrastructure. Of particular note is his interdisciplinary approach to transferring methods from cybersecurity to disaster management, thus paving the way for prevention and resilience research.

The deadline for submitting abstracts is 31 October 2025: The University of Salzburg is a cooperation partner of the Economy for the Common Good International Conference, which will take place from 10 to 12 June 2026 in Amberg, Bavaria. Under the title ‘Transforming Towards a Fair and Sustainable Economy. Shared Responsibility of Science and Practice,’ the host organisations are calling for abstract submissions. The interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary conference is aimed equally at academia and practitioners.

Thursdays, 9 October to 11 December 2025: online: Do you speak Polish, Russian, Czech, Ukrainian, Croatian, or another Slavic language at B1 level or higher? Then you are warmly invited to the Slavic Language Café – a free online meeting space for plurilingual exchange. The event takes place every Thursday from 12.00 to 12.50 p.m. (CET) via Zoom. Participation is free; no registration is required.