In 2022, the Department of Computer Science at Paris Lodron University of Salzburg celebrated significant achievements. Two students stood out for their exceptional performance:

Matthias Pleschinger, at just 15 years old, was the youngest computer science student at the university and represented Austria at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) in Indonesia. Competing against 350 participants from 90 nations, he earned a bronze medal, a remarkable feat considering the difficulty of the tasks, which even challenge advanced computer science students. Pleschinger’s success was largely due to his involvement in the university’s GO4IT initiative, which offers young students advanced IT knowledge and opportunities.

Key Achievements in 2023

Young Investigator Award: Tijn de Vos received recognition for their work on distributed quantum computing. This is part of the department’s ongoing engagement with cutting-edge technology, especially in quantum computing.

Expanded Offerings

The department introduced a new English-taught Master’s in Computer Science starting in October 2023, aimed at both local and international students. This highlights the department’s commitment to fostering global talent in IT and computer science.

Outlook and Achievements in 2024

The department’s trajectory in 2024 includes expanded research in AI and human interfaces. Additionally, the Science City Itzling and Techno-Z campuses are further integrating their research capacities, allowing for greater collaboration in bioinformatics, robotics, and other specialized areas of computer science. The department’s teaching and research remain highly regarded, with a strong focus on both theoretical and applied aspects of informatics.

Past events at the Faculty of Computer Science in 2025