Vienna Schools ‘Need 200 More Teachers’ as Shortages Continue
The interview follows last week’s large protest in Vienna, where thousands demonstrated against teacher shortages and overwork.
University of Vienna Rises to 110th in World Rankings
The University of Vienna has risen nine places from last year, placing it among the top 5% of universities worldwide.
Higher Education Extends Lifespan in Austria
In 2023, the average life expectancy for women in Austria was 84.2 years, while men had a life expectancy of 79.4 years.
Vienna City Council Approves New Education Center
The center, operated by a consortium led by Impact Hub Education, aims to provide a collaborative space for educational professionals to share, develop, and implement innovative teaching methods.
Vienna Launches New Education Centre to Help Refugee Integration
The initiative offers educational and counselling services, with over 1,000 spots to support job market integration.
Schoolchildren in Storm-Hit Areas Excused from School
This also applies to pupils unable to attend due to road closures or unsafe routes caused by storm damage.
Study: Austrian Schools See Mix of Old and Young Teachers
The oldest teachers are primarily found in upper secondary schools and vocational institutions, in line with the OECD average.
New School Year Begins in Southern and Western Austria
The new school year will see 656,000 pupils, including around 55,500 primary school newcomers starting their very first day.
Pupils Explore Democracy in Interactive Game at Austrian Parliament
The pupils are divided into small groups to investigate questions such as what defines a liberal democracy and the role parliament plays.
New School Year for Half a Million Pupils in Eastern Austria
Among them are more than 42,000 first graders who will be stepping into a classroom for the very first time.