How do subsidies affect land use?

The European Union has set ambitious targets for the agricultural sector with the Green Deal until 2030. To achieve these, land use and land management need to be regulated in a finely tuned way. Alexander Mozdzen, PhD student at the Department of Statistics at the University of Klagenfurt, in collaboration with Tamás Kristin (IIASA) and Gregor Kastner (University of Klagenfurt), has developed an innovative Bayesian space-time model to analyse the impact of agricultural subsidies on land use in Europe. The model aims to provide a clearer assessment of which policies have been effective in regulating land use.

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Information for first-year students: Introductory events and support with your questions


You have successfully enrolled… and now? Here you can find out more about events and useful service points that will make your start at the University of Klagenfurt much easier!

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Supporting the mental health of adolscents in Eastern Europe

Early adolescence is often a crucial time when it comes to healthy continued development in terms of mental health. Young people in Eastern Europe are currently facing particular challenges, as they are confronted by poverty and inequality on the one hand, and are often adversely affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on the other. Heather Foran is working with partners to develop tools to provide affordable and scalable mental health programmes for the young people of Eastern Europe in particular. In recent weeks, her team has visited Moldova and Northern Macedonia for the purpose of training.

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Information for first-year students: USI, 24-hour library, Studo… and what is this student portal?


Are you just starting your studies at the University of Klagenfurt? Do you want to benefit instantly from all the offers, such as free Wi-Fi, the courses at the University Sports Centre and the 24-hour library? We’ll give you a few helpful tips to get you started right away!

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