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July 28, 2026

ICML 2026: Department of Information Technologies Achieves Research Success on the International Stage

A major scientific milestone for Salzburg University of Applied Sciences: the Department of Information Technologies was represented at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) 2026 with an outstanding research contribution. ICML is widely recognised as one of the world’s most…

July 27, 2026

Salzburg-Based Design Studio Founded by FH Salzburg Graduates Reaches Final of New Euro Banknote Design Competition

The EU is getting a new series of euro banknotes. And what does that have to do with Salzburg University of Applied Sciences? Quite a lot: the founders of the Salzburg-based branding and design studio PunktFormStrich Branding & Design are graduates of the MultiMediaArt programme at Salzburg…

July 23, 2026

EU Project THRIVE Strengthens Innovation Capacity in Healthcare

How can innovative ideas in healthcare be transformed into practical solutions? With the European project THRIVE, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Salzburg), together with partners from across Europe, is establishing new structures to support students, researchers, and healthcare…

July 08, 2026

FH Salzburg Honors 554 Graduates at Festive Graduation Ceremonies

Over three days at the beginning of July, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Salzburg) held its graduation ceremonies at the Urstein Campus. In a festive setting, 554 graduates from various degree programs and departments were honored for their academic achievements.

July 02, 2026

10 Years of the Women’s Network at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences: Driving Equality Forward

Ten years ago, the Women’s Network at FH Salzburg was established with a clear goal: to increase the representation of women in the University’s Academic Council and to sustainably strengthen gender equality. Since then, significant progress has been made. In addition to increasing the proportion of…

June 25, 2026

Focus on Security: New Issue of “warum!”

The latest issue of our “warum!” e-paper is all about security. After all, security shapes many aspects of our lives today—from digital infrastructures and economic processes to societal debates.

June 16, 2026

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences named Creative University of the Year

With eleven ADC Nails and eight further awards at the prestigious ADC Talent Award 2026, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences has established itself as the leading creative university in the German-speaking world. It was named ‘Creative University of the Year’ at the international ADC Festival in…

June 15, 2026

Creating Fair AI: A Tool for Gender-Sensitive Processes

Gender-Responsive AI: Why We Need New Perspectives in Artificial Intelligence Development

June 09, 2026

SPRAY DAY: Puch Gets Painted

During Spray Day – organized by the ÖH FH Salzburg – public space became a creative stage: students and young people from Puch joined forces with graffiti artists “Muck” and “Mizu” to redesign the underpass connecting Puch-Urstein train station and the FH Salzburg campus. The result is a 150 m²…

June 08, 2026

New Degree Program: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Paracelsus Medical Private University (PMU) and Salzburg University of Applied Sciences have officially signed a cooperation agreement for a joint master’s program. With the degree program “Applied AI in Healthcare,” the partner institutions are responding to the growing demand for professionals who…

June 03, 2026

Innovative research project combines heritage conservation, craftsmanship, computer-aided manufacturing, and sustainability

Since 2017, work has been underway on the conservation and restoration of the Prince’s Rooms at Hohensalzburg Fortress. In order to restore missing sections in the wooden paneling of the magnificent Golden Chamber as authentically as possible while preserving the original materials, Salzburg Burgen…

June 01, 2026

Students win gold and bronze at the CCA Venus Award

Students from Salzburg University of Applied Sciences are once again among Austria’s most successful creative talents: two projects have been honoured at the prestigious CCA Venus Award.

May 19, 2026

FH Salzburg is turning LEVEL UP into a hotspot for the indie gaming scene

A 600-square-metre Indie Games Area, a PGDA networking event and the Talent Award Ceremony are bringing Austria’s games industry to Salzburg

May 11, 2026

Cornelia Schneider Appointed Head of the IT Department

As of May, Cornelia Schneider has assumed the role of Head of the Department of Information Technologies and Digitalisation at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. She succeeds Gerhard Jöchtl, who shaped and led the department for more than 30 years. Cornelia Schneider brings extensive…

May 07, 2026

A major showcase for young animation talent: two projects from Salzburg University of Applied Sciences were presented at FMX 2026

Two student projects from Salzburg University of Applied Sciences were presented at FMX 2026 in Stuttgart, one of the most important international conferences for animation, visual effects and digital media.