Your Partner for Impactful Dissemination & Science Communication
We bring your research results into direct contact with society — hands-on, creative & participatory.
The TRANSFORMER is a co-creation space at TU Wien that reimagines science communication. With over 250 workshops delivered and a broad network of researchers, students and practice partners, we provide the infrastructure and expertise to implement dissemination in research projects effectively and sustainably.
Our Services for Your Research Project
Why TRANSFORMER as Your Dissemination Partner?
- Based at TU Wien — direct access to researchers, students and university infrastructure
- Hands-on translation of complex research topics for diverse audiences — from primary school children to policy-makers
- Meets D&E requirements for Horizon Europe, FFG, FWTF, FWF, Erasmus+, LIFE, Interreg, ACRP, COMET and more
- Research becomes tangible through direct contact with society — not just communicated, but experienced
- Flexibly deployable: from proposal co-writing and multiplier events to full D&E strategy across the entire project lifecycle
- Interdisciplinary team from six faculties brings disciplinary depth and methodological diversity
How We Work With You
Initial Meeting
Understanding your research content and dissemination objectives
Concept Design
Target group analysis, format selection and D&E plan development
Implementation
Delivering workshops, events, materials and communication
Evaluation
Measuring impact, documenting outcomes and preparing reports
Our Interdisciplinary Team
The TRANSFORMER team brings together expertise from six TU Wien faculties — ensuring diverse disciplinary perspectives flow directly into your dissemination formats.
Technical Chemistry
Sustainable materials, circular economy, environmental chemistry
Civil Engineering
Sustainable construction, energy efficiency, building ecology
Architecture & Spatial Planning
Participatory design, urban development, co-design
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Polymer engineering, materials technology, recycling
Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
Robotics, design thinking, human-machine interaction
Informatics
Algorithmics, computational thinking, AI fundamentals
Examples of Our Work
Transformer-IMPACT
Hands-on climate communication with children and young people — developing and evaluating participatory workshop formats on the energy transition and circular economy.
Open Workshop & Maker Space
Regular operation with 3D printing, woodworking and textile work — research topics translated into practical experiences.
STEM Programmes for School Classes
Age-appropriate workshop series on sustainability, technology and circular economy — embedded in curricula and accompanied by teaching materials.
Teacher Training Programmes
Train-the-trainer formats enabling educators to integrate current research topics into their teaching practice.
Let’s Talk About Your Project
We are happy to advise you on dissemination, communication and public engagement.
transformer@tuwien.ac.atFunded by the Austrian Climate and Energy Fund · Co-Creation Spaces Climate & Energy 2022