Introducing WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business

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1 Introducing WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business

2 WU’s Student Body, Faculty & Staff
Students: 22,477 (fall of 2015) Bachelor’s programs: 16,738 Master’s programs: 3,282 Doctoral/PhD programs: 888 International students: 27% from 111 countries 239 partner universities Approx outgoings and 1000 incoming exchange students Academic Staff: 795.1* Professors: 87.1 Other academic staff: 708.0 Administrative Staff: 572.1* * Full-time equivalents as of Dec. 31, 2015 including third-party-funded staff

3 Campus WU (since 09/2013) Campus WU Welthandelsplatz 1 A-1020 Vienna
AD, D3 D1, TC Campus size 90,000m² 3,000 Individual student workstations D4 September Willkommen im 2. Bezirk - 6 Gebäudekomplexe - Adresse: Welthandelsplatz 1, 2. Bezirk m² Grundstücksfläche, davon m² öffentlich zugängliche Freifläche Studierenden-Arbeitsplätze Ort und Status des LC zeigt, was im Zentrum des universitären Lebens steht: Forschung und Lehre Der Campus gibt Raum für gesellschaftliches, kulturelles und politisches Leben. Auch die WU ist mehr als eine Trainingsstätte für praktische Fertigkeiten, sondern Ort des gesellschaftlichen und kulturellen Lebens. Der Campus zeigt, wie eine Universität der Zukunft auszusehen hat. EA SC, D2

4 Hot topics at the moment
Diversity, equal opportunity and the promotion of women. An international attitude and open-mindedness towards academic, intellectual exchange and real-life business practice. A strong sense of responsibility to the economy, society, and the government, and a commitment to make a sustainable contribution to a new and improved economy, today and in the future (Third Mission). Being a responsible and attractive employer for both administrative and academic personnel. Teacher`s Qualification to enhance the quality of teaching (and learning) Career Development for Postdocs with a Tenure Track contract

5 Expectations for staff training
Inspiration – which innovative approaches are around? Exchange – what are current topics at other universities and how do they deal with it? Exploration - What are future demands on university staff? Getting useful further inspiration for Development Support for PhD-students and especially for Postdocs Fusszeile

6 Please feel free to contact us…
Claudia Kratochwil Personnel Developer WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Vienna University of Economics and Business Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria   Tel:  DW Alexander Mingst Personnel Developer WU Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Vienna University of Economics and Business Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria   Tel:  DW Bitte Name, Position, DW und angeben