Austria-Israel Academic Network Innsbruck

A research network to promote the academic exchange and research collaboration between the University of Innsbruck and Israeli universities and research institutions.

Recent News

UPDATE: 
Statement by AIANI on the Return of Tal Shoham
We are greatly relieved to have learned of Tal Shoham's return. The time of anxious waiting is finally over!
On July 10th of last year, Tal's sister-in-law, Shaked Haran, visited Innsbruck and delivered a moving lecture on the situation of the hostages and their families from a human rights perspective. Tal's chair in the room had to remain empty at that time – yet in the hearts of those present, he and his family have since taken a permanent place.
Despite the sorrow over the recent events, this day is therefore a happy one for the many Innsbruck friends of the Shoham family. We wholeheartedly wish Tal and all other family members all the best for the coming days and weeks!

Shaked Haran in Innsbruck: When the law fails
On Wednesday, July 10, the Israeli lawyer Shaked Haran visited the University of Innsbruck. As part of a lecture organized by the Austria Israel Academic Network Innsbruck AIANI, she reported on the fate of the Israeli hostages and, in particular, her brother-in-law Tal Shoham, who has been held in the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023.

AIANI Report: Rachel Kontorovich Rosner
We are pleased to share a report by Rachel Kontorovich Rosner, PhD Candidate in Philosophy at Bar-Ilan University and Research Fellow at The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute. Rachel recently participated in the International Conference, “Adorno’s Sociology,” held on July 4-6, 2024, in Innsbruck. Her insightful presentation and reflections on Adorno's use of theological language are now available. Read the full report for a detailed account of this enriching academic event.

International Conference on Healers and Archaeological Evidence
The Institute of Archaeologies and the Association of Urban Archaeology Hall i.T. hosted the conference "Who Knows Whar Actually Happened? Healers and Archaeological Evidence" on June 21-22, 2024. Ten speakers from six countries presented their research.