AAU Research Flagship · Digital Health
AIM – University Center for [Human and Data] Sciences

Advancing Human
Flourishing
in the Digital Age

AIM integrates human sciences and data sciences into a coherent, non-reductive framework for research, innovation, and societal transformation.

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What We Do
A Platform and Research Center

AIM operates in two complementary roles, bridging AAU-internal expertise with regional, national, and international academic and industry stakeholders.

Platform Builder

AIM acts as a connective hub — coordinating within AAU through a dedicated core team and reaching outward through a steering group of academic and industry partners.

  • Educational activities & lifelong learning
  • Internal seed funding for research
  • Thematic networking and platform events
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration across faculties

Research Center

AIM conducts original research through dedicated staff and serves as a force multiplier by engaging institutes and experts from across AAU and the wider region.

  • Research conducted by dedicated center staff
  • Engages AAU institutes and regional experts
  • Supports international funding applications
  • Coordinates Digital Health flagship activities
Flagship Domain
Digital Health

Digital Health is the primary focus area through which AIM galvanises stakeholders, coordinates research, and drives innovation within and beyond AAU.

AAU Research Flagship Area

AIM serves as the primary focal point and coordination center for AAU's Digital Health Research Flagship — connecting researchers across the university, managing active projects, and linking to a curated publication database.

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Our People
The AIM Team

AIM brings together researchers, coordinators, and support staff from across Universität Klagenfurt and the wider academic community.

Andrej Zwitter
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andrej Zwitter
Chair of [Human and Data] Sciences
Center Lead
Katharina Kinder-Kurlanda
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Katharina Kinder-Kurlanda
Humanwissenschaft des Digitalen
Research Staff
XQ
Dr. Xiaojuan Qiu
Visiting Fellow
Visiting Fellow
Petra Wiesner
Mag. Petra Wiesner
Administrator · AIM
Administration
Andrea Rathofer-Kramer
Andrea Rathofer-Kramer, Bakk.
Administrator · AIM
Administration
IS
Igor Starikov, BSc
Student Assistant
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More on AIM
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About & Mission
Our vision, strategy, and timeline for 2026–2027.
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Team & People
Core team, steering group, and visiting fellows.
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Digital Health
Researchers, projects, database & publications.
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News & Events
Latest news, upcoming events and announcements.