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IIASA Deputy Director General Karen LIps delivering her keynote at the retreat

13 October 2026

Connecting disciplines and inspiring new ideas with the Environment and Climate Research Hub

IIASA Deputy Director General Karen Lips delivered a keynote at the University of Vienna's recent Environment and Climate Research Hub (ECH) Research Frontiers Workshop in Bad Vöslau, Austria, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex environmental and climate challenges.
Representatives from international partner institutions met on 6 October to discuss joint research activities, strategic developments, and future collaborations.

12 October 2026

Connecting science across borders: IIASA Committee meets University of Salzburg

How can universities and international research organisations work together to address the complex challenges of a changing world? This question shaped a full day of scientific exchange at the University of Salzburg on 6 October, when the Austrian IIASA Committee met with members of the University community to discuss research, collaboration and opportunities for researchers and students.
Nanjing University visit

06 October 2026

Nanjing University delegation visits IIASA to explore future collaboration

A high-level delegation from Nanjing University (NJU), led by Professor Tan Zhemin, President of NJU and Fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, visited IIASA to discuss opportunities for strengthening scientific cooperation and advancing joint research on global challenges.

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Nordic collaboration

15 September 2026

50, 50, 30: Why Nordic countries work with IIASA

Finland and Sweden celebrate 50 years of IIASA membership in 2026, while Norway marks 30. What has sustained these Nordic partnerships for so long, and what makes them valuable today? 

Raiffa

21 July 2026

The people carrying decision science forward

Participants in the inaugural Raiffa Academy return to universities, governments and international organizations with new tools, new collaborators and shared approaches.