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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.

May 07, 2026

Research project CEFoodCycle wins European State Prize 2026

The international research project “Circular Economy: Mapping Food Streams and Identifying Potentials to Close the Food Cycle” (CEFoodCycle), coordinated by Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, was awarded the European State Prize 2026 in the category “Shaping Europe” on 6 May 2026 at the…

May 07, 2026

Excellent Teaching: FH Salzburg Awards the Teaching Award 2026

On May 5, the FH Salzburg Teaching Award 2026 was presented in a festive ceremony. With this award, the university recognizes outstanding achievements in teaching and puts innovative didactic concepts center stage. The winners impressed with courses that placed students at the heart of the learning…

April 28, 2026

European Exchange in Nursing Education: ENNE Meets in Salzburg for the First Time

From 19 to 25 April 2026, the annual meeting of the European Network of Nursing in Higher Education (ENNE) took place in Salzburg for the first time. The event was hosted by FH Salzburg – University of Applied Sciences, which has been the only Austrian higher education institution to be part of the…

April 20, 2026

One week in Brussels – Blended Intensive Programme 2026

A harbour cruise, Six Sigma case work and the Grand-Place at night: in March 2026, our students spent an intense and unforgettable week in Brussels – academically, internationally and personally.