education institutions and research performing organisations in safeguarding their fundamental values, including academic freedom, integrity and institutional autonomy, as well as to protect their staff, students, research findings and assets. International networks in the field of academic and technological cooperation play an essential role in the search for solutions to global challenges. Accordingly, the
and school teaching practice. But the program also aims to expand and strengthen cooperation between science and society in general. This goal is to be achieved through the active participation of students and other interested citizens in research projects. In the 34 newly funded citizen science projects, around 42,000 schoolchildren and around 30,000 other interested citizens will participate in research
world-leading insight into sustainable architecture and energy efficient building in a variety of lectures, excursions and workshops by national experts and practitioners. The GBS is suitable for students and professionals in the field of architecture, urban planning, energy engineering and environmental management. A hands-on group design project aims to incorporate the gained knowledge. GBS takes
Meet Ing. Jan Jaroš, an accomplished Ph.D. student and assistant at the Brno University of Technology in Czech Republic. With a focus on additive metal technology, specifically laser powder bed fusion, Ing. Jan Jaroš has been working extensively with magnesium alloys to develop dense parts with low weight, employing innovative lattice structures. In addition to his research pursuits, Jan also contributes
now and be part of Austria’s largest Life Science meeting where valuable personal contacts can be established and new networks for your career built in the beautiful city of Salzburg near the Alps. Students, early-career researchers, established scientists and group leaders are welcome – this is the perfect opportunity to get updated on the newest findings in the Austrian Life Sciences scene. See for
Insurance Provider (WGKK) (Katharina Brandstetter, Andrea Richter and Andreas Neroth) talked about the essential legal bases of the insurance system and the self-insurance options that are relevant for students and researchers. Miriam Forster, staff member of the OeAD’s legal department, focused on new provisions in the Amendment to the Law Relating to Aliens (FRÄG 2017). Members of two universities – Heidrun
educational institutions are facing major challenges of maintaining teaching and research during wartime while also preparing for the future. Universities have been bombed, many had to dislocate, and students and teachers were forced to leave or even killed. On invitation of the OeAD and the Ukrainian National Erasmus+ Office , more than 40 rectors and senior leaders from Austrian and Ukrainian universities
experience abroad – how and where Financially supported stays abroad are available within the framework of programmes and network such as CEEPUS, Erasmus+, Joint Study agreements – but also for individual students. Some of the big grant/scholarship programmes: Erasmus+ is the most successful programme of the European Union in the area of education. With this programme you will spend a study period at a partner [...] programme. You will spend a study period at a partner institution within a network. Joint Study agreements are bilateral agreements between two higher education institutions or their departments. Students can spend up to one academic year at a partner university – usually outside Europe. You can get further information about this at the International Office of your university. Internships abroad offer [...] entry and residence requirements does my target country have for studying or doing research? Do I need a visa or a work permit? The embassies and consulates will answer this question. Health insurance Students are obliged to take care of their insurance cover themselves. Enquire in time at your health insurance provider before travelling abroad. The "Österreichische Gesundheitskasse" offers information
within our possibilities. Useful links BMEiA - Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs BMI: Entry and residence of Ukrainian nationals in Austria Austrian Student Union (ÖH): Funding pots and counselling for students Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) Doctors without Borders BBU (Federal Agency for Reception and Support Services) Caritas Diakonie ORF Neighbour in Need – Help for Ukraine [...] international higher education mobility and in the youth sector current mobility partnerships with Ukraine can be expanded. “Outgoing” mobility, especially of teachers, educational staff, youth workers or students for internship purposes in neighbouring regions of Ukraine can additionally be financed by existing funds in order to support organisations from all Erasmus+ programme areas and the ESC in the integration [...] labour market for refugees from Ukraine Sprachportal: Free online German courses and learning materials for levels A1, A2 and B1 Ukrainetakeshelter.com : Avi Schiffmann and Marco Burstein (two Harvard students) developed this page in three days and published it in 12 languages. Emergency aid sponsorship Ukraine Emergency aid Ukraine: Volkshilfe Emergency aid Ukraine of the Austrian Hilfswerk UNHCR: Overview
approach offered by CUAS is a method I was looking forward to experiencing, since I do not have that at my home institution. I have always been interested in this course because I am an engineering student at my home institution. Therefore, most of the subjects are technical, and I do not have the chance to learn about management, interact, improve my communication abilities, and learn about other cultures [...] over 700 external lecturers in 38 study programmes on five physical campuses in the cities of Villach, Spittal, Klagenfurt and Feldkirchen, CUAS is currently educating 2700 fulltime and part-time students in the Schools of (1) Health Sciences & Social Work, (2) Engineering & IT, (3) Civil Engineering & Architecture and (4) Management. More information