We are excited to announce the 3rd annual VDSEE Symposium on 27 February 2026!

This is an opportunity for members of our Doctoral School to share their latest research achievements with their peers and the larger university community.

Attendees can look forward to an engaging program of poster presentations and talks delivered by our own PhD students, PIs and external speakers.

Coming back: In the evening before the Symposium, 26.02.26, we're hosting again an Arts&Science event at the UBB!

Meet your colleagues for a drink and get inspired by the diversity of research at the VDSEE. We're inviting all VDSEE-members to get creative and display their research in the form of paintings, drawings, photography, microscopy, sculptures, audio, video, text,etc. Collaborations are very welcome! There will be a goodie for all exhibitors. 

Deadline for Poster/Oral presentation and Arts&Science Event: 18 January 2026

Abstract: Please use this template. Oral presenters will be selected after the deadline, those who are not selected will be invited to present a poster. Please note that your abstract and presentation should be tailored to a broader audience of biologists from diverse backgrounds. 

Arts&Science: Project registration will open soon.

Deadline for attendance only: 30 January 2026

There will be prizes for the best talks and posters!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact docschool.vdsee@univie.ac.at

For VDSEE members there will be 1 ECTS for participation, plus 1 ECTS for presentation (poster or oral)