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FemChem Scientific Workshop Audience Registration

05. February 2026

[Translate to English:] FemChem Scientific Workshop Registration Banner

You want to be part of the experience, but don't want to submit an abstract?

Then you are more then welcome to come and join us for this one day…

Contribute to the FemChem Scientific Workshop 2026! Submit your Abstract today!

04. February 2026

You want to present your research at the FemChem Scientific Workshop?

Security Incident: System-Wide Password Reset

04. February 2026

Cyber Security — © TensorSpark - Adobe Stock

Dear students,

On January 23, 2026, a security incident occurred in the TU network.
For security reasons, a comprehensive reset of all passwords is…

New Publication

04. February 2026

Integrated Metallic Hollow Waveguides with Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers

New Publication

04. February 2026

Probing Optical Magnetic Dipole Transitions in Eu3+ Using Structured Light and Nanoscale Sample Engineering

Our BüroBuddy: Exercise and well-being in everyday working life

04. February 2026

A person sitting at a desk with their hands clasped behind their neck. They are sitting at their desk looking at a screen with exercises. — © BüroBuddy

BüroBuddy is a health project for everyday working life launched by TU Wien: it easily integrates exercise, relaxation, and healthy routines. This…

Decentralized Finance in Bitcoin

04. February 2026

Eine Brücke mit einem leuchtenden Bitcoin-Symbol in der Mitte. — © Iftikhar alam - stock.adobe.com

How can Bitcoin become more flexible and meet more complex demands? A team at TU Wien has found a solution.

HTL degree and part-time bachelor's degree: a forward-looking combination

03. February 2026

[Translate to English:] Blick in einen Messeraum mit verschiedenen Messeständen

The TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education was once again represented at the 4th Career Fair held by HTL Camillo Sitte (Camillo Sitte Bautechikum).…

Current Developments in Waste Management

03. February 2026

The new editorial “Current Developments in Waste Management” has just been published in the ÖWAV – Austrian Water and Waste Management Association.…

Conference on FAIR Digital Objects in Vienna

03. February 2026

The image shows a photo of an empty event room, with information about the name, time and location of the conference below. — © fairdo.org

Regular registration is open until the end of February.

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SimpleSAML	This is needed to distinguish between the sessions of the logged-in users.	session	HTTP	Login TU Wien
SimpleSAMLAuthToken	This is needed to distinguish between the sessions of the logged-in users.	session	HTTP	Login TU Wien
fe_typo_user	Is needed so that in case of a Typo3 frontend login the session ID is recognized to grant access to protected areas.	session	HTTP	Homepage TU Wien
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JESSIONSID	Is needed so that in case of a LectureTube the session ID is recognized to grant access to protected areas.	session	HTTP	LectureTube TU Wien
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Name	Purpose	Lifetime	Type	Provider
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Name	Purpose	Lifetime	Type	Provider
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__fb_chat_plugin	Is needed to store and track interactions (marketing/tracking).	persistent	HTTP	Meta
_js_datr	Is needed to save user settings.	2 years	HTTP	Meta
_fbc	Is needed to save the last visit (marketing/tracking).	2 years	HTTP	Meta
fbm	Is needed to store account data (marketing/tracking).	1 year	HTTP	Meta
xs	Is needed to store a unique session ID (marketing/tracking).	1 year	HTTP	Meta
wd	Is needed to log the screen resolution.	1 week	HTTP	Meta
fr	Is needed to serve ads and measure and improve their relevance.	3 months	HTTP	Meta
act	Is needed to store logged in users (marketing/tracking).	90 days	HTTP	Meta
_fbp	Is needed to store and track visits to various websites (marketing/tracking).	3 months	HTTP	Meta
datr	Is needed to identify the browser for security and website integrity purposes, including account recovery and identification of potentially compromised accounts.	2 years	HTTP	Meta
dpr	Is used for analysis purposes. Technical parameters are logged (e.g. aspect ratio and dimensions of the screen) so that Facebook apps can be displayed correctly.	1 week	HTTP	Meta
sb	Is needed to store browser details and security information of the Facebook account.	2 years	HTTP	Meta
dbln	Is needed to store browser details and security information of the Facebook account.	2 years	HTTP	Meta
spin	Is needed for promotional purposes and social campaign reporting.	session	HTTP	Meta
presence	Contains the "chat" status of logged in users.	1 month	HTTP	Meta
cppo	Is needed for statistical purposes.	90 days	HTTP	Meta
locale	Is needed to save the language settings.	session	HTTP	Meta
pl	Required for Facebook Pixel.	2 years	HTTP	Meta
lu	Required for Facebook Pixel.	2 years	HTTP	Meta
c_user	Required for Facebook Pixel.	3 months	HTTP	Meta
bcookie	Is needed to store browser data (marketing/tracking).	2 years	HTTP	LinkedIn
li_oatml	Is needed to identify LinkedIn members outside of LinkedIn for advertising and analytics purposes.	1 month	HTTP	LinkedIn
BizographicsOptOut	Is needed to save privacy settings.	10 years	HTTP	LinkedIn
li_sugr	Is needed to store browser data (marketing/tracking).	3 months	HTTP	LinkedIn
UserMatchHistory	Is needed to provide advertising or retargeting (marketing/tracking).	30 days	HTTP	LinkedIn
linkedin_oauth_	Is needed to provide cross-page functionality.	session	HTTP	LinkedIn
lidc	Is needed to store performed actions on the website (marketing/tracking).	1 day	HTTP	LinkedIn
bscookie	Is needed to store performed actions on the website (marketing/tracking).	2 years	HTTP	LinkedIn
X-LI-IDC	Is needed to provide cross-page functionality (marketing/tracking).	session	HTTP	LinkedIn
AnalyticsSyncHistory	Stores the time when the user was synchronized with the "lms_analytics" cookie.	30 days	HTTP	LinkedIn
lms_ads	Is needed to identify LinkedIn members outside of LinkedIn.	30 days	HTTP	LinkedIn
lms_analytics	Is needed to identify LinkedIn members for analytics purposes.	30 days	HTTP	LinkedIn
li_fat_id	Required for indirect member identification used for conversion tracking, retargeting and analytics.	30 days	HTTP	LinkedIn
U	Is needed to identify the browser.	3 months	HTTP	LinkedIn
_guid	Is needed to identify a LinkedIn member for advertising via Google Ads.	90 days	HTTP	LinkedIn