Teachers:University of Graz, Institute of Geography and Regional Science
University of Graz, Institute of Geography and Regional Science
The University of Graz ranks as one of Austria's principal intellectual institutions. It is characterised by an international spirit, a creative atmosphere and supreme academic achievements. So far, six Nobel Prize winners have taught and researched at this second oldest university of Austria. About 24,000 students enjoy a high quality education at the University of Graz. The academic programmes offer a great variety with more than sixty fields of study at five faculties and follow diploma degree programmes, secondary school teacher accreditation programmes, doctoral programmes and bachelor and master programmes. The curricula prepare students not only for 'classic' careers but also allow innovative combinations with great future potential. As of autumn 2007, a sixth faculty (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Regional Sciences and Education) opened. The faculty of Environmental Sciences, Regional Sciences and Education will focus on a strong cooperation with the region with respect to environmental issues, sustainable development and educational matters.
The University of Graz acts as a pioneer in numerous regional and international co-operations and it supports young graduates in their academic career. One of the most important research and teaching projects concentrates on South-Eastern Europe, an area of rapidly growing cultural and economic importance. Moreover, the Alma Mater of Graz is engaged in numerous international networks. A total of 18 university partnerships corroborate the importance of worldwide integration of research and teaching. The University of Graz is the only Austrian university to be included in the Utrecht Network and the Coimbra Group.
E-learning and sustainable development know-how:
- VCC-Virtual Copernicus Campus - eLearning 2004
- Academy for New Media and Knowledge Transfer : Since 2006, this service-oriented institution at the University of Graz aims at connecting research, teaching, entrepreneurs and the public by developing communication and networking models based on educational technology.
- Since 2007, the University of Graz initiated the setting up of the Centre of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development Graz-Styria . The RCE Graz-Styria strengthens and fosters regional, national and global co-operations and empowers strategies to implement research and education for sustainable development into the region of Graz-Styria and abroad.
Main contribution to the VCSE Network:
VCSE-partner and Coordinator of VCSE Working Group 4 (WP4): Establishment of local/regional e-learning networks