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Catch up on the latest news and developments from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science. From research discoveries to upcoming events, awards, and collaborations, explore how our community is advancing science and making an impact.

New Publication in Water Research explores human and environmental drivers of PFAS in European rivers

18.07.2026 EDGE

PFAS are persistent contaminants widely detected in surface waters and are a growing global concern. A new Water Research study, led by the University…

SUNDANSE Open Call: Up to €100,000 for Local and Regional Authorities to Boost Freshwater Health

10.07.2026 EDGE

The EU-funded SUNDANSE project is launching its second Open Call, inviting local and regional authorities from 31 eligible countries to apply for up…

Andreas Richter leads international project “ActiveSOIL - From Active Microbiomes to Soil Health” supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation

10.07.2026 TER

„ActiveSOIL - From Active Microbiomes to Soil Health“ has received a grant of up to DKK 75 million (approx. 10 Mio €) over six years from the Novo…

New Tenure-Track Professors at CeMESS

03.07.2026 CeMESS

CeMESS is delighted to welcome Megan Sorensen and Clarissa Campbell, who joined the University of Vienna as Tenure-Track Professors in May 2026. We…

Frank von der Kammer leads OECD’s New Global Guideline for Testing Nanomaterial Dissolution

02.07.2026 EDGE

The OECD has adopted a new Test Guideline for the determination of the solubility and dissolution rate of nanomaterials under environmentally relevant…

Univie Teaching Award 2026: CeMESS

02.07.2026 CeMESS

Congratulations to Alexander Pfundner, who received the CeMESS Teaching Award 2026!

Congratulations to Anna Lopatina, our postdoctoral fellow at CeMESS, on receiving the FWF-ASTRA Award with the Medical University of Vienna!

25.06.2026 DOME

Her project will explore the systems-level interactions between bacteriophages and bacterial defense, with implications for engineering phages for…

Congratulations to Sarah Pati on receiving an FWF-ASTRA Award!

25.06.2026 EDGE

From source to tap, Sarah Pati will trace the hidden journey of emerging sulfonate pollutants: we’re excited to announce that she has been awarded a…

Congratulations to Bettina Glasl on receiving an FWF-ASTRA Award!

25.06.2026 DOME

We’re thrilled to announce that Bettina Glasl has been awarded a prestigious FWF-ASTRA grant to explore at CeMESS how ancient animal–microbe…