Vienna Launches Education Lab: A Hub for Educational Innovation
The official unveiling of the “Education Lab” marks a significant development for Vienna’s educational sector. This new facility offers a hub for work, collaboration, programs, and events, aimed at accelerating the implementation of both established and innovative educational approaches directly to where they can make the most impact: educational institutions. The center will focus on […]
Education Minister Announces Mobile Phone Ban in Schools
The move aims to reduce distractions and promote effective learning.
Vienna Steps Up Efforts to Combat School Violence
The new measures include a programme targeting young repeat offenders under the age of 14 who have committed serious offences.
First-Year Student Numbers at Record High
There have been 48,600 new admissions to public universities in Austria for the winter semester of 2024/25.
Educational Leave Applications Increase as Uncertainty Grows
Applications for educational leave in Vienna have risen by 25%, with the Vienna Chamber of Commerce also reporting more consultations.
Majority of Austrian Teachers Support School Mobile Phone Ban
The nationwide poll found that 44% of teachers were firmly in favour of a ban, with a further 30% “somewhat” in favour.
Carinthia Plans Mobile Phone Ban in Primary Schools
The proposed ban wouldn’t apply to older pupils aged 10 to 14 and could eventually pave the way for nationwide regulations.
Vienna Universities to Receive Nearly €8 Billion in Funding
The largest beneficiaries of the funding include the University of Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna and TU Wien.
18% Increase in Master Exam Successes in 2024
In the training year from October 2023 to September 2024, 5,230 individuals, of which around 30 percent were women, successfully completed a master or qualification exam. This marks an 18 percent increase compared to the 4,430 successful exams in the previous year, making it the second-highest number in the last decade, as reported by Economic […]
Eight New Projects to Improve German Skills in Vienna’s Schools
Nearly half of Vienna’s primary school students lack sufficient German skills to follow lessons—this affects one in five children in elementary schools across the city.