Klagenfurt, Austria – 07.08.2026 – How can tomorrow’s leaders successfully navigate digital transformation while advancing sustainability and keeping ethical and human values at the centre of decision-making? This challenge is at the heart of TwinLead – Leadership and Management of the Twin Digital and Green Transition, a newly funded project under the Erasmus+ Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM).

Florence, Italy – 19.06.2026 – Representatives of the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research met with project partner Emm&mme Informatica in Florence, Italy, for a coordination meeting within the Erasmus+ project FINANSAFER.

Vienna, Austria – 29.05.2026 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research warmly congratulates Professor Rupert Sausgruber, Rector of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna), on his reappointment for a second term of office.

Vienna, Austria – 29.05.2026 – Representatives of the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research attended the discussion “KI kontrovers! – Wofür brauchen wir noch Bildung?” at the Library & Learning Center of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). The event brought together leading voices from education, academia, and public policy to discuss one of the most pressing questions of our time: What role does education play in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Special thanks to Rupert Sausgruber, Rector of Vienna University of Economics.

Vienna, Austria – 28.05.2026 – We were pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. İzzet Gökhan Özbilgin from Ankara Medipol University, Türkiye, and Kaytek President, to the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research as part of an Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training visit.

Vienna, Austria – 24.05.2026 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research actively participated in ViennaUP 2026, one of Europe's leading startup and innovation festivals, bringing together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, educators, and innovators from around the world. The event took place across Vienna from 18–22 May 2026 and attracted thousands of participants from more than 90 countries.

Salzburg, Austria / Klagenfurt, Austria – 12.05.2026 – The ETCOP Institute is pleased to announce an important international exchange meeting between its President, Prof. Dr. Alp T. Erkollar, and Şükrüye Bayar, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Salzburg.

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly recognized as a foundational technology in education—not only transforming how we teach, but redefining how learning itself is understood and designed. The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research was pleased to contribute to a recent high-level dialogue on “Artificial Intelligence as a foundational technology in secondary education”, bringing together stakeholders from education, research, and practice.

The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research is proud to be featured in the EAfA Compendium of Good Practices, published by the European Commission.

Istanbul, Türkiye / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 27.04.2026 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research (Austria) and UKXperience (UKX Danışmanlık Ticaret A.Ş., Türkiye) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen international cooperation in research, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming engineering practice—and with it, the foundations of engineering education. The key question is no longer whether AI will be integrated into education, but how this integration can be designed responsibly.

Istanbul, Türkiye / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 08.01.2026 – Istanbul Zaim University and the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research have formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement provides a framework for joint research activities, academic exchange, and innovation, underscoring both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge and generating global impact.

Kocaeli, Türkiye / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 07.01.2026 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research reaffirms its commitment to strengthening international research capacity by actively supporting Kocaeli University (Türkiye) in its strategic development toward becoming a strong, internationally visible research university.

Istanbul, Türkiye / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 20.08.2025 – Kadir Has University (KHAS) and the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, educational support, and jointly develop innovative education and research initiatives.

Klagenfurt, Austria – 16.08.2025 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research proudly hosted its annual Outstanding Research Awards ceremony in Salzburg, recognizing groundbreaking contributions in the fields of education, digital transformation, and applied research.

Klagenfurt, Austria – 15.08.2025 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research announces the release of two comprehensive book series on ChatGPT and artificial intelligence, designed to bridge the gap between emerging AI technologies and their practical application in education, business, and everyday life.

Bremen, Germany / Klagenfurt, Austria – 07.08.2025 – ABICS GmbH and the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize a strategic partnership focused on applied interdisciplinary collaboration across technology, digitalization and innovation.

Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 20.07.2025 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research is pleased to announce its role as a host institution for an incoming Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow under the Horizon Europe programme.

Newark, NJ, USA / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 15.03.2025 – The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research have formalized a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to foster collaborative research, academic exchange, and innovation, reinforcing both institutions' commitment to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge and global impact.

Fort Lee, NJ, USA / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 08.03.2025 – We are excited to announce that ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Institute for IT Management (GIIM). This partnership will expand opportunities in IT management education, working closely with GIIM’s renowned faculty.

We are honored to have been invited to contribute to IMCIC 2025 – the 16th International Conference on Complexity, Informatics, and Cybernetics, USA. As part of the Education & Research track in March 2025. 

Weyarn, Bavaria, DE / Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AT – 02.02.2025 – ALMSE Akademie and the ETCOP Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further strengthen their collaboration in education and research. This partnership aims to expand joint research projects, develop innovative educational programs, and promote international knowledge exchange.