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UNIVERSITYU N V OF KKLAGENFURTL A Heading for the stars 0 6 The university in numbers 0 8 Bright sparks of science 1 0 Best climate 1 6 Keeping pace 1 8 Comprehensive knowledge 2 0 Treasure trove 2 2 Green universe of knowledge 2 6 Studying in a stunning landscape 2 8 Contact 3 0

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THE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY AMONG OF ideal conditions for the advancement THE BEST “YOUNGSTERS” of young researchers and a one-of- OF THE WORLD Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt a-kind campus nestled between a (AAU) is a young and innovative uni- city and Lake Wörther- The global QS World University Ranking Top versity at the intersection of three see give the university its distinctive 50 Under 50 ranks the University of Klagenfurt cultures. Since its foundation in the character. The global QS World among the best 150 young – under the age of year 1970, it has established itself University Ranking Top 50 Under 50 50 – universities worldwide. as the leading academic educational ranks the University of Klagenfurt institution in the region, and as a hub among the best 150 young – under for the acquisition, exchange, and the age of 50 – universities world- transfer of knowledge across the en- wide. tire Alps-Adriatic Region. More than 11,600 students pursue Future-oriented degree pro- their studies and research on the grammes, outstanding achievements campus, including around 2,000 in teaching and research, numerous from 100 different nations across the co-operations at home and abroad, globe.

HEADING FOR THE STARS Facts worth knowing: The university in numbers 11,600 0 STUDENTS 48 100,000 COUNTRIES SQUARE METRES 11,600 students study and conduct research 100 2 9 at the university. This means that AAU is of NATIONS Around 1,500 members of staff work at 35 m Studying at ’s most attractive campus university! 10 a good size, yet still remains manageable. departments and various centres for re- hectares in close proximity to Lake Wörthersee – a genuine The university campus is the most inter- Every year, around 2,200 students take up search and teaching. The 925 academics delight. The infrastructure is perfect for studying: short national space in . Around 2,000 their studies at our university. working at AAU come from 48 countries. distances, modern buildings, and superb leisure and cul- students from 100 different countries across The university provides excellent conditions, tural offers. All of this, and plenty of green as well: 51,379 the globe come together every day to attend encouraging outstanding performances in sq. m. of the campus area is composed of pure landscape. courses or to participate in leisure activities. research and teaching. 4 59 FACULTIES AAU has four faculties: The Faculty of Tech- DEGREE nical Sciences, the Faculty of 1 1,000 PROGRAMMES and , the Faculty of , and the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies ESTRELLA PUBLICATIONS The range of programmes is comprised of (IFF). Estrella is the university’s campus dragon New knowledge only becomes effective through 17 Bachelor’s degrees, 25 Master’s degrees, and is depicted in the official AAU seal. its dissemination – in scientific communities as well 12 teaching subjects for trainee teachers, as among the general public. Around 1,000 publica- and 5 doctoral degrees. Seven of these pro- tions appear every year. grammes are taught entirely in English. The newest addition to our range of programmes 67 is the English language Bachelor’s degree in PROJECTS International and Economics, due The researchers at the University of to commence in the autumn of 2019. Klagenfurt regularly secure third-party- funded projects through highly competitive 4,200,000 273 funding programmes (EU H2020, FWF, FFG, EURO PARTNER UNIVERSITIES OeNB, etc.). The most heavily funded current (EU H2020) The university of Klagenfurt has 410 co-operation arrangements with 273 research project revolves around more universities around the world. This provides great opportunities for Erasmus The University Sports Institute (USI) is situated on the campus. democratic social media networks. and joint-study visits, internships or summer schools abroad. The Interna- 440 USI offers 440 sports courses every year. More than 5,000 sports The collaboration brings together eight in- tional Office provides guidance and support to those planning study periods enthusiasts use the varied range of offers every semester, from stitutions from Austria, Great Britain, FYR abroad. SPORTS COURSES sailing on Lake Wörthersee, ski tours in the Carinthian mountains, Macedonia, Portugal, Spain, Norway, and sport climbing, to stand-up paddling: everything is possible. the Netherlands. Close to the

DRONE ON MARS MISSION 1 When JPL-NASA staff member Stephan Weiss demonstrated his drone navigation 1 during a flight demonstration in 2013, Charles Elachi, head of JPL at the time, asked him: “Can we fly this on Mars?” This marked the beginning of a successful development story, which is due to culminate in the Mars Mission 2020 deployment of an adapted version of the drone flight tech- nology developed by Weiss, who is now a professor at the University of Klagenfurt.

MORE DEMOCRATIC SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS They are centralised and they belong to private companies that are exclusively interested in prof- it: Today, Facebook, Twitter and Co. are media infrastructures that CONFLICT AS PART shape our co-existence. A project OF A EUROPEAN financed by EU H2020 under the DEMOCRACY project leadership of Radu Prodan The EU H2020 project TRACES combines aims to create a decentralised the spheres of the arts and science to social media ecosystem using encourage the joint development of new blockchain technology. discussion spaces dedicated to conten- tious and painful historical events, the effects of which continue to unfold, even today. Klaus Schönberger is the project co-ordinator. BRIGHT SPARKS OF SCIENCE Close to the 1 IS A TEAM COMPOSED OF THE BEST ALWAYS 3 THE BEST TEAM? Time and again teams fail, even though they are comprised of the very best individuals in a particu- lar discipline. In a project funded by the Anniversary Fund of the Austrian National Bank, Paul Sch- weinzer is searching for a system- atic explanation for the so-called Apollo-Syndrome.

HOW IS NEW KNOWLEDGE FORMED AT CERN? Researchers collaborating on an international and interdisciplin- ary project are investigating the formation of knowledge in the Hadron Storage Ring (LHC) at THE STONY PATH TO WISDOM CERN, the European Organisa- Those who emerge all the stronger after going through dramatic life tion for Nuclear Research in Ge- experiences become wise, according to the wisdom researcher Judith neva. Martina Merz is part of the Glück. She studies the resources that wise individuals draw upon, project management team. which help them to travel the often stony path to wisdom. In an ongo- ing FWF project she is examining how wisdom manifests itself in the context of teaching and management professions, and which structural conditions promote or obstruct wisdom. Close to the 1 5

The Austrian Space Forum conducted simulations of the Mars mission in Oman. The University of Klagenfurt participated with various drone experiments. Supporting young researchers at AAU 1 THE GAME IS THE MODE OF OUR TIME Irrespective of whichever part of the world we 7 are currently regarding, everything appears to be becoming more playful in the estimation of literary scholar and games researcher Felix SYNCHRONISING TIME IN DRONE SWARMS Schniz, who is working as a PreDoc Scientist Wherever several clocks tick simultaneously, it is tricky to get them all to display at the Department of English and American precisely the same time. This can be a challenge for drone swarms that are airborne Studies while pursuing his doctoral degree. In together. To tackle this problem, young scientist Agata Gniewek ( Kolleg) his studies, he explores the experiences that are is developing new . gained while playing video games.

At the University of Klagenfurt, young researchers encounter ideal conditions for successfully proving cutting edge of their fields a forum and asserting themselves in the in- for long-term subject-specific syner- ternational competition for attention, gies in the area of doctoral degrees. reception, innovation, scientific posi- Currently, these are “Modeling, Anal- tions, and research funding. They are ysis, Simulation and Optimization of the ones who raise new questions Discrete, Continuous, and Stochastic about the problems of our age on a Systems with Applications in Busi- daily basis and contribute to answer- ness and Economics (MANSIO)” and ing them with their scientific work, “Networked Autonomous Aerial Vehi- which is as precise as it is creative. cles (NAV)”. Furthermore, there are six thematic doctoral programmes, The “Karl Popper Kolleg” at the a mentoring programme for young University of Klagenfurt provides scientists, and a range of training promising young researchers and programmes designed especially for international researchers at the young researchers.

BEST CLIMATE Studying at the University of Klagenfurt 1 9

AAU offers a broad choice of Bache- lor’s, Master’s and doctoral degree programmes in the fields of engi- neering, management and econom- ics, culture, and languages. The teacher training degree (secondary school level) in Klagenfurt is taught jointly with the University College of Teacher Education (Carinthia) as part of the Development Network South-East.

We are continually expanding our range of degree programmes and adapting it to anticipate the latest requirements. Starting in the winter semester of 2019/20, our range will include the Bachelor’s degree pro- gramme in “International Business and Economics”. This degree pro- gramme, which is taught entirely in English, serves as the ideal prepara- tion for international careers. Additional degrees in the field of and management & economics are currently at the planning stage.

KEEPING PACE The university library 2 1

A COLLECTION COVERING CENTURIES Most of the books are freely accessible in the library’s reading rooms. The precious historical collections of the library are carefully stored in the archives: the Karl Popper collection, the Joseph Buttinger library, the Goess library, and the Hermann Broch library. The special collections include 30,000 old prints, 700 early prints, 271 incunables, 374 paper manuscripts, and 66 parchment manuscripts. The oldest object is a palimpsest from the 6th century, which was found on the mirror of a manuscript from the 10th century. Selected exhibits from the special collection are regularly presented in the exhibition series “Treasures at the university library”.

The university library is home to around 980,000 printed books, 49,000 VOCABULARIUS e-books, 14,000 e-journals, and research, teaching, and continuing EX QUO, MANUSCRIPT more than 50 licensed databases. It education. The origins of the library PA 78 FROM THE is the university’s knowledge centre date back to the second half of the SPECIAL COLLEC- for matters relating to studying, sixteenth century. TIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY -German grammar book with COMPREHENSIVE vocabulary, written around 1440 KNOWLEDGE in Bohemia, 335 sheets Art on campus 2 3

One very special feature is the Universityversity CulturalCulturural OurOur campus is filled with art, some Centre UNIKUM, a space of appliedd artisticartistic of it hidden, some of it striking, endeavour, forging links between artistic practice some of it subversive, some of it and research into creative subjects. The UNIKUM quite obvious, and some of it cleverly focuses especially on the creative and communi- concealed in unexpected places. The cative process of art. campus is very inviting as a space to explore and to stroll through. We would be happy to show you the diverse art forms on our campus as part of an art tour. We look forward to your registration at [email protected]. As part of the art series “Knowledge Creates Art”, exhibitions are regular- ly held in the Grand Gallery situated on the veranda of the Central Build- ing and elsewhere on the campus. EXHIBITION TILLY LAB CIRCLE by Johanes Zechner TREASURE TROVE Art on campus 2 5

ESTRELLA Newly designed wall of the Oman-Saal, featuring Estrella, the university’s very own official dragon. The university campus 2 7

The University of Klagenfurt is a young and innovative university. The campus is international, diverse, and features modern infrastructure. as well as the exterior facades were AAU is one of the few universities comprehensively refurbished during to offer a broad spectrum of degree the period 2016-18. All campus facili- programmes, while still retaining ties are within easy walking distance. its manageable size. The campus The university is a wonderful place is fresh, green, and well arranged. to study, enjoy culture, and meet The northern and central buildings friends.

GREENE N UNIVERSEU N I V OF KNOWLEDGENOWLEDGOOWWLEW LLEE D The city of Klagenfurt 2 9

Choosing Klagenfurt as your place to study means living in a beautiful by mountains and countless lakes city: located on the shore of Lake and thus perfect for recreational ac- Wörthersee, it is the southernmost tivities with a strong sporting focus. city in Austria and home to more than 100,000 inhabitants. This highly live- Carinthia has always been a place able setting offers many green areas, that encourages encounters and ex- relaxed cafes, as well as a small but changes between the Alpine and the excellent culture and pub scene. Mediterranean cultures. , Klagenfurt also offers the ideal en- Italia, and Croatia are very close. vironment for creative and aspiring Travelling from Klagenfurt, you can start-ups. Many of them are founded reach the Adriatic in just over an by alumni of the university, who re- hour. Those who study in Klagenfurt main in close contact with their alma can look forward to a vibrant and in- mater. Klagenfurt is also surrounded ternational atmosphere.

STUDYING IN A STUNNING LANDSCAPE

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IMPRINT: Publisher: Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Universitätsstraße 65-67, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Tel: +43 463 2700, E-Mail: [email protected], www.aau.at Concept & texts: Public Relations & Communications at AAU Graphics: bigbang GmbH, Kanzlei für Kommunikation, www.bigbang.at Photos: Daniel Waschnig (p. 2, 6, 11, 13, 18, 26) | Tine Steinthaler (p. 10, 27, 28) | photo riccio (p. 17, 21, 24) | Archive AAU (p. 26) | Franz Gerdl (p. 28) | Helge Bauer (p. 28) | Johannes Puch (p. 22) | ÖWF/Florian Voggeneder (p. 14) | David Schreyer (p. 4) | savvapanf/Fotolia (p. 10) | lafoudre/Fotolia (p. 12) | gstockstudio/Fotolia (p. 13) YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? GET IN TOUCH WITH US All rights reserved. Errors and changes reserved. | All information as of: December 2018.