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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.

Ancient symbiosis between plants and fungi: Important insights for sustainable agriculture

27.02.2026 TER

Almost all plants live in close symbiosis with so-called mycorrhizal fungi – an important symbiosis for absorbing essential nutrients. In their new…

CeMESS welcomes new Scientific Advisory Board

26.02.2026 CeMESS

The new CeMESS Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) paid its inaugural visit to the Centre. An All Hands Meeting introduced CeMESS, and over two days…

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded to Yujia Luo

23.02.2026 CeMESS

Congratulations to Yujia Luo, who received a highly competitive Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for her project “Tracing microbial…

Mobility Grant for Pegah Kalatehjari

18.02.2026 DOME

DOME postdoctoral researcher Pegah Kalatehjari has been awarded a mobility fellowship from the University of Vienna. She will spend an eight-week stay…

Bettina Glasl and Sarah Förster receive Haus-des-Meeres Awards

29.01.2026 DOME

We are delighted to congratulate Bettina Glasl and Sarah Förster on their recognition at the Haus-des-Meeres Science Day 2026.

ERC Proof of Concept for Thomas Böttcher

26.01.2026 DOME

Chemist Thomas Böttcher, joint Professor at CeMESS and the Faculty of Chemistry, has been awarded a Proof of Concept Grant by the ERC. This brings the…

FWF funding for International – Multilateral Initiatives awarded to Thomas Böttcher

08.01.2026 DOME

Congratulations to Thomas Böttcher (Faculty of Chemistry | CeMESS) and his team at the University of Vienna on securing FWF funding under…

FWF ESPRIT Fellowship for Sophia Ferchiou

23.12.2025 DOME

Sophia Ferchiou, Postdoctoral Researcher at DOME, has been awarded an ESPRIT Fellowship by the Austrian Science Fund. Congratulations, Sophia!

EU-funded project SUNDANSE launches Open Call to drive Sustainable River Restoration

22.12.2025 EDGE

"The Danube Call" is now accepting applications for sustainable sediment management solutions.