Q – like questions.
Questions are the starting point of all knowledge. They set things in motion, open up new perspectives and challenge certainties. The new Centre for Science Communication provides a space where questions are welcomed, ideas can flourish and conversations can begin.
Launch in Vienna’s city centre
Research you can take part in
Explore the secrets of science
Die Gründungserklärung des Science Communication Centers wurde am 18. Dezember 2024 von den Spitzen von Österreichischer Akademie der Wissenschaften, Technischer Universität Wien und Universität Wien gemeinsam mit Martin Polaschek (damaliger Bundesminister für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung) unterzeichnet. Als Gründungsdirektor fungiert Univ.-Prof. Christopher Lindinger. Ab 2027 sind im Herzen der Wiener Innenstadt faszinierende Einblicke in Wissenschaft und Forschung für junge Menschen und Erwachsene zu erleben.
Our team
Christopher Lindinger
Geschäftsführung
Hanna Möller
Kommunikation Q
Linnéa Richter
Mitarbeiterin für Exponatentwicklung und Kuratierung
Sponsoring organisations
Q marks the creation of a new beacon of science communication in Austria. The initiative is jointly led by the University of Vienna, the Technical University of Vienna, and the Austrian Academy of Science.
Eva-Maria Holzleitner
Federal Minister for Women,
Science and Research
“Science needs to engage with society in order to realise its full impact. Especially for the next generation, we want to make science tangible and accessible – in spaces that spark curiosity, encourage dialogue and foster inspiration.”
Christoph Wiederkehr
Federal Minister for Education
“Q will be a place where curiosity is not only welcome but central. Questions are the starting point of every scientific discovery – and that is precisely what we will make visible and tangible here. The new Science Communication Centre will encourage young people to question, to explore and to think for themselves.”
Sebastian Schütze
Rector of the University of Vienna
“Science depends on broad acceptance and recognition within society. Together, we want above all to inspire young people with science and research.”
Jens Schneider
Rector of the Technical
University of Vienna
“An effective platform for bringing science closer to a diverse audience and explaining its importance for society.”
Heinz Faßmann
President of the Austrian Academy
of Science
“With special exhibitions, hands-on labs and interactive elements, we want to spark greater interest in science and research and strengthen their acceptance across society.”