The 6th International Avalanche Symposium will gather experts and the public for two days of discussions, workshops, and presentations on avalanche science, risk management, the psychological aspects of avalanche safety and risk perception and international collaboration in snow and avalanche research. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working...Continue Reading
In unpredictable moments of emergency or disaster, knowing how to protect yourself and others is critical. Our “Self-Defense in Emergencies” course, led by Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković (Visiting Professor), empowers you with essential techniques to respond calmly and effectively in high-pressure situations.💥 What’s included?🛡 Practical self-defense tools for personal and collective safety💪 Physical techniques...Continue Reading
On October 8th and 9th, the kick-off meeting for the Safe H‑DRI project took place, bringing together industry leaders and experts from across Europe. The project aims to ensure the safe transport and handling of hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (H‑DRI), a key element for the future of green steel production.We’re proud to announce that the...Continue Reading
Following the great success of the launch in Salzburg, Dr. Renate Renner and Julia Graf from the Safety and Disaster Studies group are thrilled to be involved in the K3 Climate Conference. We’re looking forward to having some great discussions and sharing ideas to take our RisKLIM work forward.At the conference, we’ll be focusing on...Continue Reading
The recent storms and floods in Austria in September this year demonstrate the urgent need for the RisKLIM project. The recent extreme weather events underscore the necessity for a more comprehensive understanding, effective communication, and robust management of climate risks. On 20 September 2024, we held an in-real-life kick-off with the RisKLIM-project team in Salzburg....Continue Reading
We are excited to welcome Prof. Dr. Cvetković, a visiting professor and an expert in Disaster Risk Management, to our Safety and Disaster Studies team at Montanuniversität Leoben. He is the founder and president of the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management and the Director of the International Institute for Disaster Research. With numerous awards,...Continue Reading
Montanuniversity Welcomes Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković for Discussions on International Collaboration in Safety and Disaster Studies. We were honored to host Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković from the University of Belgrade’s Faculty of Security Studies. During his visit, we had productive discussions about strengthening international collaboration in safety and disaster studies. Together, we’re exploring...Continue Reading
The Safety and Disaster Studies working group at Montanuniversität Leoben, in collaboration with partners GeoSphere Austria (overall project management), the German Weather Service, and the Avalanche Warning Centre at the Bavarian Environmental Agency, are developing a concept to optimize cross-border and interdisciplinary climate services, known as climate services, as part of the EU-funded project “RiskLIM:...Continue Reading
Working together for a safer green energy transition. A new postgraduate safety course invites students — whatever their academic background — to learn how to mitigate green energy’s complex risks. The shift to environmentally friendly energies also opens up new questions about how to make this new industrial environment safe. New research-relevant challenges arise...Continue Reading
Research of self-heating processes of modern bulk materials Bulk solid materials can spontaneously reach high temperatures and even catch fire. The reasons for this are internal chemical/physical reactions, which generate more heat than the bulk can emit through their surroundings. Conventional combustible bulk solids are straw, coal and household wastes. Biological processes and oxidation reactions...Continue Reading
