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Ms BL Add. 14658 fol. 1r — das Anfangsfolio mit dem Kategorienkommentar von Sergios von Rešʿayna

SERGIUS OF REŠʿAYNA AND THE BEGINNING OF SYRIAC PHILOSOPHY

The project, funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and based at the Center for Research of the Christian East at the University of Salzburg, focuses on the role of Syrian Christians in the process of transmission of Classical Greek philosophical and scientific literature during the early medieval period.

Published on 07 September 2021
Lisa Pointner

Publication of the Month August

We proudly announce the Awardee of the Publication of the Month August: Lisa POINTNER

Published on 02 September 2021
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christoph von Hagke Leiter AG Geologie und Mag. Dr. Thomas Rinder Projektmitarbeiter, AG Geologie.

Protecting the climate with geoengineering?

The use of finely ground basalt as mineral fertiliser on Austria’s agricultural land could absorb up to 2 per cent of the annual CO2 emissions, making an important contribution towards achieving the Paris climate targets. This was revealed in a new study by geoscientists at the University of Salzburg.

Published on 01 September 2021