is a transdisciplinary research project between the PLUS, Uni Graz and the UNESCO on mass movements in mountain ranges, such as those that occur during rockfalls. Univ.-Prof. Andreas Schröder is representing the department of mathematics. Landslide deposits represent special ecosystems and can form reservoirs for drinking water. Positive effects of the climate change therefore become visible in a unique way.

Jörg Paetzold (PLUS) receives SNSF Research Exchange Grant to study the effects of free public transport on the mobility behavior of the population. In a current research project Jörg Paetzold is investigating the extent to which free public transport can help to facilitate a switch from individual transport (e.g. cars) to public transport (e.g. bus or rail).

An international research team, including PLUS researchers, has used X-ray nanotomography to discover how tiny, self-organised structures work together. This nanoimaging technique could help to produce materials for lighting and electronics applications that have a uniform and improved structure over long distances.