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July 31, 2023

From Chile to Salzburg - being a guest lecturer in Kuchl

Jan Köster was a rather unusual student: The forestry engineer moved with his family from Temuco to Salzburg for a whole year to deepen his knowledge in wood processing at the Kuchl campus. For two semesters he attended lectures as an extraordinary guest student, made contacts and visited companies…

July 04, 2023

Double success: Coral Cove wins coveted awards

The computer game developed by FH students wins the Ubisoft Game Together 2023 and the PGDA Talent Award.

June 27, 2023

7 hours around the world: IMT students organise successful charity event

On 5 June, the charity event "7 hours around the world" organised by students of the 4th semester "Innovation & Management in Tourism" took place. Led by Walter Junger and Eva Brucker, the event showcased the diversity of more than 15 nations within the class. The proceeds of € 1,400 were donated to…

June 20, 2023

Multiple gold for FH students at international awards

Students from the Department of Creative Technologies at FH Salzburg can look back on an exceptionally successful semester. Several final projects received top honours at national and international creative competitions, including gold at the CCA Venus Award and two Grand Prix placements at the ADC…

June 15, 2023

First Erasmus Student Network Meeting at Campus Kuchl

The National Assembly of Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Austria took place on Campus Kuchl for the first time in history. From June 9th to 11th a group of 40 students who represent ESN Austria met at FH Salzburg for their yearly meeting.

June 14, 2023

Solomiia Tkach is ‘Scientist in Residence’ in Salzburg

As part of the "Scientist in Residence" programme of the City of Salzburg, the Ukrainian scientist Solomiia Tkach will be a guest in Salzburg in June. Together with researchers at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, she will address various topics in the fields of urban and regional…

May 30, 2023

Lots of fun and great performances at the 1st FH Salzburg Teamathlon

Under optimal conditions - sunshine and early summer temperatures of 22 degrees - the FH Teamathlon celebrated its premiere on Friday, 26 May 2023, in the idyllic ambience of the Waldbad Anif. This newly created sporting event focuses on team spirit and the fun factor. Teams of three compete in a…

May 29, 2023

Teaching across national borders: the Virtual Wood University

An extremely successful project is coming to an end: The Virtual Wood University linked four European universities and brought a total of 800 students new knowledge and international perspectives on the wood industry in 12 cooperative courses. Now the final event took place at the Kuchl campus and…

May 17, 2023

ISCONTOUR 2023: Outstanding success for IMT students

The International Student Conference in Tourism Research (ISCONTOUR) is an international conference that offers graduates and students a platform to present their research results and exchange knowledge. This year, the students of the study program "Innovation & Management in Tourism" were able to…

May 08, 2023

FH Salzburg takes Young Talent Award and brings home the 2nd prize

The Young Talents Award was presented for the first time this year during the Austrian Tourism Day at the beginning of May. Léona Lavenka and Nieke Dieteren, both studying the Master Innovation & Management in Tourism, convinced the jury with a sustainable and innovative concept for national parks.

April 13, 2023

Seizing opportunities and realising dreams

Since his youth, Marek Stevko wanted to go to Canada and work with wood there. He has now fulfilled this dream shortly after graduating: In the small western Canadian town of Nelson, British-Colombia, he is learning traditional and modern techniques of timber house construction.

April 04, 2023

New partnership: FH Salzburg joins Unreal Academic Partner Programme

FH Salzburg is the first Austrian university to be accepted into the Unreal Academic Partner Programme of the US computer games manufacturer Epic Games.

March 20, 2023

Strengthening the institutional collaboration between Berjaya University College in Malaysia and FH Salzburg

A bilateral agreement for student exchange between the Tourism and Hospitality Management pro-gram at Berjaya University College in Kuala Lumpur and the Innovation and Management in tourism program at the FH Salzburg has existed since 2010. This project aims to intensify the institutional…

March 08, 2023

Fulbright Professor at the Innovation & Management in Tourism programme

We are pleased to welcome Brian Hill as a Fulbright Professor at the FH Salzburg. The new colleague from Utah will spend the 2023 summer semester at the Innovation & Management in Tourism program, sharing his expertise in experience design.

March 02, 2023

Nature lover and sustainability expert

A life without kayaking, mountain biking, skiing or ski tours is unthinkable for Ronald "Ronny" Schwarzenbrunner. The Wood Technology & Timber Management graduate can now combine his outdoor activities with his job: As Sustainability Manager for the sporting goods manufacturer Atomic, he helps to…

February 27, 2023

International Spirit: More than 80 incoming students welcomed

Even before the start of the summer semester 2023, more than 80 incoming students from 29 different nations were welcomed at the FH Salzburg during the Welcome Days. The International Office awaited them with an extensive program and also connected the international students with the regular…

February 14, 2023

Open House at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences on 17 and 18 March 2023

The FH Salzburg invites you to the Open Days on 17 and 18 March 2023. Interested persons can find out about 18 Bachelor's and 12 Master's degree programmes on site.

December 09, 2022

Tourism graduate wins 2022 Pride Biz research award

Josue Steele, a graduate of the Innovation & Management in Tourism master's program, was awarded the Pride Biz Austria 2022 Best Paper Award for his thesis. Pride Biz Austria, the association for promoting the inclusion of sexual diversity in business and the workplace, awards academic papers on…

October 10, 2022

More than 80 incoming students from 34 countries welcomed at the FH Salzburg

A total of 83 students from 34 different countries will spend the current semester at the FH Salzburg. 4 more have extended their stay at the FH Salzburg. However, Salzburg students are also taking advantage of the opportunity for international mobility: 76 students of the UAS will spend the winter…

September 01, 2022

Dominik Engel starts as the new managing director of the FH Salzburg

At the end of June, Dominik Engel was introduced as the new managing director of the FH Salzburg. With the start of the new academic year - on 1 September - he now takes office.