Since 2016, six Institutes working in the field of humanities, social sciences and cultural studies based in Lower Austria have been cooperating at the Research Network of Interdisciplinary Regional Studies (Forschungsnetzwerk Interdisziplinäre Regionalstudien - first) in order to work on interdisciplinary research projects regarding socially relevant topics. Read more about Research Network for Interdisciplinary Regional Studies

Research Group “Migration”
Description: Flight, forced displacement and migration are some of the current events making many people feel unsettled and insecure. Regarded historically, however, changes of residence are actually a constant in human history. Movements – whether singular or multiple – have repeatedly taken place in all geographical … Read more about Research Group “Migration”

Research Group Regionalities
Launched in 2021, the Research Group ‘Regionalities’ examines the practices und processes at play that impact the formation of regions. The concept of “region” plays a significant role in current political discourses, ranging from institutional concepts such as “A Europe of Regions” to the promotion of local … Read more about Research Group Regionalities

Research Group Camps
Founded in 2020, the aim of the research group is to locate, systematically record and research camps and camp-like facilities built on the territory of today's Lower Austria by means of inter- and transdisciplinary approaches. During the wars and dictatorships of the 20th century, a large number of people were … Read more about Research Group Camps