Learning, networking, but also having fun with science: the DENISE-Summerschool offered doctoral students and postdoc researchers the opportunity to immerse themselves in exciting and forward-looking topics.
Exciting lectures and international exchange
FH JOANNEUM and TU Graz were able to attract leading experts for the Summer School programme: Anna Förster (University of Bremen), Michele Magno (ETH Zurich), Boris Murmann (University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa), Andrea Pacifici (Università di Roma Tor Vergata) and Olga Saukh (TU Graz). They shared their knowledge with the young scientists and gave an insight into current research topics and developments. Christian Vogel, Head of the Institute of Electronic Engineering at FH JOANNEUM and Kay Römer, Head of the Institute of Technical Informatics at TU Graz: ‘The Summer School impressed with a programme characterised by top-class lectures by internationally renowned guest lecturers. This diversity of perspectives and the in-depth professional exchange contributed significantly to the fact that the participants were not only able to expand their knowledge, but also make valuable contacts: Connections that may last a lifetime.’
In addition to the intensive technical programme, there was no shortage of culinary delights and leisure activities. The relaxed yet inspiring surroundings of southern Styria provided the ideal setting to relax and socialise after the challenging presentations and workshops. Shared dinners and leisure activities strengthened team spirit and encouraged networking in an informal atmosphere. Christian Vogel: ‘The participants and the organising team were unanimous: this event was a complete success and an inspiring example of how scientific progress and personal development can go hand in hand.’
DENISE (short for ‘Dependable ElectroNIc Based SystEms’) is a doctoral programme in which FH JOANNEUM and TU Graz will train five doctoral students across universities in research into electronic-based systems (EBS). It is one of a total of five selected cooperative doctoral programmes that the Austrian Science Fund FWF is funding with one million euros each via the ‘doc.funds.connect’ funding line. The objectives of this funding programme initiated by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) are to promote cooperation between institutions, strengthen the research expertise of universities of applied sciences and open up further career opportunities for young scientists in highly innovative research fields.