The EXDIGIT project (Excellence in Digital Sciences and Interdisciplinary Technologies) pursues the long-term vision of establishing\u00a0Salzburg as a leading and internationally recognized hub for digital sciences and interdisciplinary technologies. At its core lies the conviction that the major societal challenges of our time \u2013 from digital transformation to climate change and the quest for a sustainable economy \u2013 can only be successfully addressed through\u00a0collaborative, interdisciplinary research and education.<\/p>\n
EXDIGIT aims to serve as an\u00a0innovative platform\u00a0that combines\u00a0technological excellence with social relevance. Its stated objective is to develop and apply digital key technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Geoinformatics or Human-Computer Interaction\u00a0not in isolation, but in dynamic interaction with ethical, social, ecological, and economic perspectives, and to embed them into broader disciplinary contexts.<\/p>\n
Within this framework, the University of Salzburg positions itself as a\u00a0pioneer of human-centered digital transformation, opening up new pathways for academic exchange, education, and regional as well as international collaboration. EXDIGIT is intended to\u00a0strengthen Salzburg sustainably as an innovation location\u00a0and to\u00a0generate fresh momentum for research, business, education, and society.<\/p>\n
In line with the goal of strengthening the region and the future of digital technologies, the project is supported and co-funded by the Province of Salzburg.<\/p>\n
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The mission of EXDIGIT is to establish a\u00a0highly dynamic, interdisciplinary research and development environment\u00a0that consolidates, strategically advances, and internationally positions the existing digital competencies in Salzburg.<\/p>\n
In concrete terms, EXDIGIT focuses on the following key areas of action:<\/p>\n
By strategically combining and expanding existing areas of strength, a unique scientific profile is being developed. This is based on\u00a0collaborations across disciplines\u00a0and aims to establish new fields of research at the intersection of technology, people, and society.<\/p>\n
At the heart of the mission is the\u00a0creation of an interdisciplinary research college\u00a0for PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. It promotes a\u00a0structured, cross-disciplinary scientific education\u00a0with international orientation, strong mentoring standards, and a clear focus on\u00a0scientific excellence and gender balance. The goal is to\u00a0prepare future scientific leaders\u00a0for the challenges of tomorrow and to develop the next generation of top talent in the digital sciences.<\/p>\n
Through the establishment of\u00a0interdisciplinary bridge professorships and joint appointments\u00a0with regional partners such as Salzburg Research and FH Salzburg, and with the support of an\u00a0internationally composed advisory board, EXDIGIT becomes a\u00a0cooperative innovation platform. The resulting synergies are designed to foster\u00a0international research projects, external funding acquisition, and long-term collaborations with industry and society.<\/p>\n
EXDIGIT is committed to\u00a0active dissemination and public outreach\u00a0in order to embed its research results into the realms of business, education, policymaking, and civil society. This includes\u00a0international publications, events, symposia, summer schools, and targeted strategies to enhance\u00a0digital visibility. In doing so, the project contributes meaningfully to the\u00a0public discourse on digitalization, interdisciplinarity, and sustainability.<\/p>\n
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EXDIGIT sees itself as a driving force for digital excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, placing the human being at the center of its mission. The University of Salzburg leverages its role not only to advance technological innovation, but also to shape it in a way that is\u00a0socially responsible, application-oriented, and future-ready.<\/p>\n
The project stands as an example of a\u00a0new understanding of university research\u00a0\u2013 open, networked, value-driven, and with a strong regional and international impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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