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Press Releases

ETCOP Team Participates in WU Vienna Discussion on the Future of Education in the Age of AI

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.

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ETCOP Engages with Global Innovation Community at ViennaUP 2026

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.

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Shaping the Future of Education with AI: ETCOP Contributes to Strategic Dialogue in Austria

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.

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UKXperience and the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance International Collaboration in Innovation and Research

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.

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Istanbul Zaim University and ETCOP Institute Formalize Strategic Cooperation Through Memorandum of Understanding

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.

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Kadir Has University and ETCOP Institute Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation in Higher Education

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.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology and ETCOP Institute Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Global Research and Innovation

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.

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ETCOP & GIIM: A Strategic Partnership for IT & Management Education!

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.

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