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Conference Presents Results of EU-Project FOCUS

From January 31 to February 1st, 2013 a conference presents final result of the two-year project FOCUS co-funded by the European Union. Danube University Krems was one of 13 international partners in the security project.

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Danube University Krems wants to promote transnational programs for continuing education

A new cooperation between Danube University Krems and University Cluj in Romania aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of neuroscience. The cooperation will focus on joint efforts to improve programs for continuing education.

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Conference at Danube University Krems discussed the potential of the EU-Strategy for the Danube Region

One year after the launch of the EU-Strategy for the Danube Region, on October 5, panelists at the international conference “Focussing on Human Needs” discussed the Danube region's development potential at Danube University Krems. The outcome of the conference, organized by the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) and Danube University Krems in cooperation with Lower Austria under the patronage of ARGE Donauländer (workgroup Danube region) was: The main framework has been created, now the idea of the Danube region has to be made tangible and visible to people.

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Danube University Krems is launching its international exchange program on University management

The new course, “Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE)” at Danube University Krems has been inaugurated officially with a symposium on challenges in the future in the field of University education.

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Meeting of the EU project BIMA-In at Danube University Krems which was attended by 12 rectors and vice-rectors of partner universities

The management of advanced education activities at universities was the focus of a workshop held as part of the EU project BIMA-In. Danube University Krems, which is one of the partners of this project, hosted the meeting from 9 to 11 July and contributed by way of reporting the University's experience in offering courses on organization and advanced education.

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Danube University Krems signs a cooperation contract

On Monday the 25th of June, Dr. Renate Hammer, dean of the faculty of education, art and architecture at Danube University Krems, signed a cooperation contract to restore portions of historic city centers in the province of L'Aquila which have been destroyed by an earthquake. The contract was signed at the Austrian Embassy in Rome. Plans designed by the university in the last few years to rebuild the old town of Paganica can now be implemented.

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Positioning within the research communities important concern

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Brainin assumed the presidency of the European Stroke Organisation at the European Stroke Conference held in Lisbon in late May. The Head of the Department for Clinical Neuroscience and Preventive Medicine thus became the successor of Prof. Dr. Didier Leys of Lille/France and Prof. Dr. Werner Hacke of Heidelberg/Germany as well as the Organisation's third president.

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Danube University Krems involved in the study

Patients given a clot-busting drug within six hours of a stroke are more likely to make a better recovery than those who do not receive the treatment, new research has found. The third international stroke trial (IST-3), led by the University of Edinburgh, was published in the renowned journal The Lancet. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Brainin and Dr. Karl Matz of the Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine at Danube University Krems were involved in the study.

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CeDEM12 conference at Danube University Krems, May 3-4, 2012

The Centre for E-Governance has been organising conferences on electronic democracy since 2007, addressing issues and questions related to e-democracy and open government. Every year, the international Conference for E-Democracy and Open Government (CeDEM) invites individuals from academic and applied backgrounds as well as business, public authorities, NGO, NPOs and education institutions to submit their papers and participate. During her opening remarks, Viktoria Weber, Vice-Rector for Research at the Danube University Krems, highlighted this year’s conference as an opportunity for learning, discussing, networking, finding new solutions and discovering new opportunities with participants from all over the world.

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Great appreciation for enormous achievements concerning Danube University Krems and the research site of Lower Austria

The outstanding achievements of the head of the department of health sciences and biomedicine, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dieter Falkenhagen, concerning Danube University Krems and the research site of Lower Austria were greatly appreciated on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

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Interdisciplinary Congress – a real success

The 3rd International Congress BioNanoMed 2012 from 1-2 March 2012 was a remarkable success. 145 participants from 24 different countries participated in this high level meeting at Danube University Krems.

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Values were discussed intensively and on an international basis

The official inauguration of the first Symposium Dürnstein was held at Danube University Krems on 23 February 2012. At the start of the conference the alternative Nobel Prize winner Asghar Ali Engineer from Mumbai/India spoke about the interrelationship between secularity, religion and state. The lecture was held at the main auditorium of the University.

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Unanimous decision of the University Council at Danube University Krems

At its meeting on Monday the 19th of December 2011 the University Council at Danube University Krems unanimously re-elected for a second term of office. The term starts on January 1, 2013.

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The existing cooperation will be expanded

Tillich, Premier of the Free State of Saxony, visited Danube University Krems as well during his political and economic discussions in Lower Austria. The guest from Germany and his delegation were received by the Rector Jürgen Willer, who informed them about the evolution of the University of Further Education and the special task it has been called upon to fulfill.

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The talks were focused on continuing education and lifelong learning

A Finnish delegation consisting of 25 leading executives of the University of Helsinki visited Danube University Krems on 3rd and 4th November 2011. The representatives, who included the Vice-Rector Kimmo Kontula and the Director of the Center of Advanced Education at the University, Kauko Hämäläinen, were informed about strategies, practical models, and the programs of the University for Advanced Further Education in Krems.

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Jaakko Tuomilehto from Danube University Krems receives renowned award

This year’s Folksam Prize for Epidemiological Research is to be presented to Jaakko Tuomilehto, professor of public health at Helsinki University and Danube University Krems and one of the pioneers of the prophylactic measures that are now routine for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The prize is worth 100,000 SEK and was awarded in conjunction with Karolinska Institutet’s installation ceremony in the Berwald Hall on 8 November 2011.

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Governor Mr. Pröll: "Have shown us future perspectives in science and research"

On Tuesday the 27th of September, in St. Pölten, the Governor Dr. Erwin Pröll presented the Silver "Commander's Cross" ("Komturkreuz") of the badge of honor for outstanding achievements concerning the State of Lower Austria to Dr. Ing. Emanuele Gatti, member of the Executive Board of Fresenius Medical Care Management AG and previous Chairman of the University Council of Danube University Krems; as well as to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dieter Falkenhagen, Head of the Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine and Head of the Center for Biomedical Technology at Danube University Krems.

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The Rector Univ.- Prof. Dr. Willer with the Bavarian Minister of State Dr. Wolfgang Heubisch

The Rector of Danube University Krems, Univ.- Prof. Dr. Jürgen Willer, was able to present the concept of the new teaching location of Memmingen to the Bavarian Minister of State for Science, Research and Art, Dr. Wolfgang Heubisch, in Munich. From April 2012 onward, a number of University courses in sports and event management, economic and organizational psychology, leadership and management as well as tourism management will be offered in Memmingen.

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Top-class experts lecture at Krems

More than 70 biotechnologists from all over Europe and the United States participated in the Summer School named “Biomaterials” from 17th to 20th September. Two of the most significant experts in the field of biomaterials – Prof. Allan Hoffman and Prof. Buddy Ratner from the University of Washington in Seattle/USA – provided an overview of most recent advancements, technologies and applications.

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Renowned Lithuanian artist – a guest at Danube University Krems

Works of the Lithuanian photographer Ramune Pigagaite can be currently viewed under the title of "Two Works" at Danube University Krems. Portrait series of “In the Hospital” and “Cleaning Woman” are on display here. Carl Aigner, Art Director of the Regional Museum of Lower Austria introduced the work at the private viewing on 15th September.

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International network for political communication has been started

On the initiative of the Governor Erwin Pröll, a contract for the international university network netPOL was signed on 14th September at the "Landhaus" in St. Pölten. By means of inter-country teaching programs and research projects, netPOL promotes interdisciplinary networking of politics, economy and media. Danube University Krems is a partner of the network. The Institute of Strategy Analysis (ISA), headed by Peter Filzmaier, has been entrusted with the development and coordination of this network.

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Danube University Krems signs a cooperation agreement with the Romanian university

Danube University Krems and Vasile Goldis University Arad (Romania) wish to cooperate more intensively in the research sector. A cooperation agreement to this effect was signed at the Rector's office of Krems University, at the visit of a delegation from Arad, headed by the Vice-Rector Prof. Anca Hermenea.

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A renowned epidemiologist has assumed his post at Danube University Krems

The internationally renowned epidemiologist Professor Jaakko Tuomilehto has received an Endowment Professorship for vascular prevention at the Center for Clinical Neurosciences at Danube University Krems. The Endowment Professorship is being funded for two years by the Austrian company EVER Neuro Pharma. During this time a new specialty of vascular prevention will be established here. Professor Tuomilehto has started to work at his new job.

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Gudrun Biffl investigates associations between family policy and economic performance

On behalf of the Federal Chamber of Labor (AK) and the Austrian Federation of Trade Unions (ÖGB), the economist Gudrun Biffl investigated the association between women's employment and economic growth. The conclusion was: Having more employed women enhances the economic performance of a country. For this purpose it will be necessary to expand social services such as child care.

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Danube University Krems is one of the partners

A private university for health sciences will be established in Krems. This was announced on Friday the 14th of January by the Governor Dr. Erwin Pröll. At a press conference in "Palais Niederösterreich" the involved partners signed a memorandum to this effect.

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The new faculty structure came into force at the beginning of this year

Five deans have assumed their posts at the newly founded faculties at Danube University Krems. They will combine the existing competences in education and research across specialities and by way of creating synergies.

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Opening Hours during Christmas time

From 24 December to 2 January the team of the Danube University Krems is on Christmas holidays. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, sucessful New Year.

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Austrian Cochrane Branch was opened at Danube University Krems

Thorough evaluation of medical therapies is the aim of the Cochrane Collaboration, which networks more than 15,000 doctors and scientists throughout the world. The “flagship” of evidence-based medicine has now set up a branch office in Austria as well, which will facilitate access to the network for local doctors and will strengthen the scientific foundation of therapeutic decisions in Austria. The Assistant Governer Wolfgang Sobotka inaugurated the Cochrane Branch on Tuesday the 14th of December at Danube University Krems.

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Unanimous vote of the University Council for the renowned biochemist

The biochemist Viktoria Weber is the new Vice-Rector for Research and Promotion of Young Scientists at Danube University Krems. She was elected by unanimous vote at the meeting of the University Council on 1 December.

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The state of Lower Austria expressed its appreciation of services in the fields of science and adult education

The Science Prizes 2010 of the state of Lower Austria were handed over by the Deputy Governor Wolfgang Sobotka at a festive ceremony held on 12th November at Danube University Krems. Nine scientists and adult education specialists were given awards for their lifetime achievements and outstanding scientific projects. At the celebration Jürgen Willer, the Rector of Danube University Krems, emphasised the value of the transfer of knowledge and the acquisition of competence as the capital of the future.

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Danube University Krems was glad to note the strong interest expressed by visitors of all age groups

At the Long Night of Research 2010 on 5th November, Danube University Krems presented research that was accessible to one and all: the visitors performed blood tests and arthroscopies, participated in usability studies, and children stormed the research course of Thomas Brezina, a well known author of children’s books.

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A high distinction from the European Governing Body for Technical Communication

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hanna Risku, Head of the Department for Knowledge and Communication Management at Danube University Krems, was awarded the TCeurope Award in Finland. By conferring this prize, the Association expressed its appreciation of Professor Risku‘s services in the field of technical communication in Europe.

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University for Continuing Education celebrates its anniversary

Danube University Krems was founded 15 years ago as the first state university for continuing education in Europe. The founding of Danube University Krems marked the creation of a competence center for lifelong learning. On Thursday the 21st of October, a ceremony was held to celebrate the anniversary at the Audi max of Danube University Krems.

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Research and adsorber production in cooperation with Danube University Krems

The Fresenius Medical Care AG Group, which is one of the leading companies in the world that offer products and services in the field of dialysis, is a long-standing partner of Danube University Krems and is focusing its activities in the sector of adsorber technologies at the Technopol of Krems.

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Scientist at Danube University Krems was appreciated for his achievements in the development of artificial organs

The most renowned prize of the European Society of Artificial Organs (ESAO), the Emil Bücherl award, was awarded to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dieter Falkenhagen, Head of the Department of Clinical Medicine and Biotechnology at Danube University Krems.

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Danube University Krems offers online test for sustainable building design

Professionals of the building industry can check their knowledge in sustainable building design quickly and easily now. Regarding the new EU-directive experts of the Department for Building and Environment designed an online test that contains the current requirements and standards in terms of sustainability of buildings. The free and anonymous sustainability check ought to make an assessment of their professional knowledge for the users possible.

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Image Science establishment in Eastern Europe

After lectures in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Serbia, Prof. Grau was invited by the Russian Cultural Ministry with the support of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present his research results developed at Danube University in three Russian cities - Yekaterinburg, Moscow and St. Petersburg. The lectures took place at the Ural State University, at the international art center Garage in Moscow (founded by the businessman & politician Roman Abramowitsch), and at the European University at St. Petersburg.

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Management courses of Danube Business School have received accreditation from FIBAA

Danube University Krems has recently been awarded the quality seal for the general management program Danube MBA by the Foundation for International Business Administration (FIBAA). The accreditation is the culmination of an extensive quality evaluation of Danube Business School in Krems. All MBA formats have now received a quality seal from the leading agency for quality assurance in German-speaking countries.

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Increasing numbers of students and positive outcome of survey

A recent survey among graduates yielded an extremely positive testimonial for Danube University Krems. The number of students also reflects the students’ confidence in the University for Continuing Education: the number of course attendees this year was 5.5 percent higher than the number registered in the preceding year.

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President Heinz Fischer visited Danube University Krems on Friday

At his visit on February 26, Heinz Fischer, the President of Austria was able to personally experience the unique ambience of Campus Krems and was informed about the variety of courses offered as well as research activities conducted at Danube University Krems.

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Selected projects provide a view of research at the University for Continuing Education

From blood purification to data visualization, from a project of the Austrian Society of Research Promotion to an EU project, from the internal research team to international cooperation – each of the 17 departments presents its research highlights of the year 2009.

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International competition to award innovative daylight concepts

In 2010, Danube University Krems invites tenders for the second “Daylight Spaces” international architecture and design competition. Projects promoting the innovative use of daylight in building planning may be submitted until April 26. Light concepts and the use of natural light are focuses in teaching and research at the university in the field of sustainable building.

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Wolfgang Mazal elected chairman

The University Council of the Danube University Krems has been re-constituted and has resumed its work. Dr. Wolfgang Mazal, University Professor at the Institute for Department of Labour Law and Law of Social Security at the University of Vienna, has been elected Chairman of the Council.

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Opening Hours at Danube University Krems

From December 24th to January 6th the team of Danube University Krems is on Christmas holidays. Here are the opening hours of our service facilities.

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High decoration awarded to Professor for Migration

Gudrun Biffl, Professor for Migration, Integration and Security at the Danube University Krems and former scientific associate at the Austrian Institute for Economic Research in Vienna received the Decoration of Merit in Gold to the Republic of Austria on December 17th, 2009.

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With the appointment of Michaela M. Pinter, the Centre for Clinical Neurosciences extends its research competencies

Univ.-Doz. Dr. Michaela M. Pinter has been appointed Professor for Neuro-Rehabilitation Research. Within the next two years, a program of emphasis is planned that is designed to make the Danube University Krems one of the top players on the international scene in the field of neuro-rehabilitation research.

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Researchers from Seattle and Lunz have published the answer to it in a renowned specialist journal

A few years ago, top US-scientists argued that tree leaves could be regarded as fish food because they are eaten directly by zooplankton (water fleas). Now this model has been largely proven wrong in an article by an international team of researchers with Dr. Martin Kainz published in the renowned specialist journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), because: Without algae providing the essential omega-3-cell components, neither zooplankton nor fish would be able to survive.

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With this award Danube University Krems contributes to the continued development of universities.

On November 21, the Bauhaus University of Weimar was honored with the Award for Higher Education Management, which was granted for the fourth time to award innovative projects at universities. The Medical University of Graz was honored with a special award.

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Hastie and Tibshirani, renowned statistics experts, teaching at Danube University Krems

Trevor Hastie and Robert Tibshirani, high-profile statisticians and professors at the American Stanford University, held a course on the topic „Statistical Learning and Data Mining“ at Danube University Krems on September 25-26, 2009.

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Project “eBooks on Demand” has been awarded 1,8 million Euro

An alumni of the Department for Image Science has been awarded 1,8 million Euro for an EU-digitization project.

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Department head Bahli: "Important milestone in the department’s history"

The Department for Management and Economics of Danube University Krems becomes a member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Austrian Researcher will represent Europe’s interests

Prof. Dr. Dieter Falkenhagen from Danube University Krems was recently elected Vice President of „World Apheresis Association“ (WAA) in Buenos Aires.

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Several page article in the current issue of major US art magazine

The article runs several pages in the US art magazine "Art in America", dealing with "MediaArtHistories", a book edited by Prof. Grau.

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Opening Hours at Danube University Krems

From 24th December to 6th January the team of the Danube University Krems is on Christmas holidays. Here are the opening hours of our service facilities.

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Unanimous decision by the University Council in favour of the former Vice-Rector

The University Council unanimously elected Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jürgen Willer as the new rector of Danube University Krems. The former Vice-Rector for Research and Science will take office as of January 2009.

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Announced "International Fellow" on 3rd December

Prof. Brainin was appointed International Fellow of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.

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Invitation to the international DOCAM conference

Three alumni of the Danube University gave lectures at the DOCAM conference in Canada.

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Views of famous Venetian palaces, churches and town squares

The Department for Image Science has opened a new virtual exhibition “Venetian Cityscape Prints".

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Third Summer Ball of Danube University Krems

Being at the Campus Krems last Saturday was like being back in the 1950s. The occasion for that was the third Summer Ball of the Danube University Krems.

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Danube University Krems expands its cooperation network in Eastern and Western Europe

The Danube University Krems extends its existing cooperation network into Eastern and Western Europe. Recently, cooperations with the Medical University of Varna in Bulgaria and the University of Brighton in Great Britain were concluded.

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International Programs on Strategic Management this Fall

Starting this fall 2007, Danube University Krems is expanding its curriculum by offering three new MBA programs in the field of strategic management. The renowned business expert Bouchaib Bahli is responsible for the development of the additional field of the Danube Business School. The curriculum is unique in Europe.

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Leonardo-EMS Award for Excellence goes to John Cates

Jon Cates, student of the Department for Image Science in Krems, wins the 2007 Leonardo-EMS Award for Excellence.

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Susan McCaw was excited about the facility and the flair

Susan McCaw, the US ambassador, visited Campus Krems for the first time on 9 May 2007, following an invitation by the college. She used her time on campus to get an idea of Danube University Krems, as well. During the course of her visit, the US ambassador reiterated that she approves of the concept of continuing education.

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Professor of Neurology at Danube University Krems chairs the first international conference on stroke management in China

Strokes are the main cause of death and disability worldwide. In China, the situation is highly precarious: the number of stroke patients is inclining sharply increase and uniform prevention and treatment concepts are lacking around the nation. Therefore, the World Stroke Organization (WSO) has declared educating and training Chinese doctors more frequently as one of their targets. The kick-off for these activities has been provided by a large conference on stroke, which was openend by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Brainin, chairman of the Education Committee at WSO and Professor of Clinical Neurology at Danube University Krems, along with the president of the Chinese Neurological Society (CNS), Prof. Chuanzhen Lu.

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A new course for exhibit design and management featuring acclaimed lecturers at Danube University Krems

What do the curator of the large exhibition at the Albertina during the year of Mozart, the media art manager of the Whitney Museum in New York, and a head of the British Museum have in common? Beginning in May, they will be teaching the international university course on “Exhibit Design and Management“ at Danube University Krems this year.

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Renowned international experts discussed current trends of nano-biotechnology at Danube University Krems

Top-level employees of the highly acclaimed Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore, as well as a number of further international experts, provided an overview of the latest developments in nano-biotechnology, on Friday, April 20. About 50 Austrian experts participated in the exclusive event at Danube University Krems.

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Claudia B. Wöhle becomes new Professor of Public Finance

On 1 April 2007, Claudia B. Wöhle took over a chair at Danube University Krems. The expert in financial management is specialized in the areas of business finance and value-oriented corporate management. Wöhle completed a scientific career at the University of Basel before her appointment to Krems. At Danube University Krems, the graduate in business management wishes to intensify research and consulting in the area of public finance.

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Personnel procedures should be more transparent to prevent discrimination

During its session on 8 February 2007, the Senate created a Commitee for Equality Issues in accordance with Paragraph 42 UG 2002 (Austrian University Act). The new panel will take up all personnel procedures with the aim of making these procedures more transparent and preventing discrimination.

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New publication from Danube University Krems sheds light on e-learning and educational games from the perspective of gender

New learning technologies foster a motivational, playful approach to learning. However, gender plays a central role here because girls and boys, women and men, have differing needs and goals. In the new publication “Gender in E-Learning and Educational Games“ international scientists debate and discuss gender stereotypes and E-Learning scenarios. The book is available from StudienVerlag for 32.90 Euro.

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Course participant from Shanghai in Krems

Beginning with the winter 2007 semester, the Danube University Krems is offering its first MBA course of studies in international management. The professional MBA provides tools and strategies for the analysis and mastery of management tasks in multinational companies and in a global context. Participant Christiane Liu from Shanghai explained at her stay in Krems why international expertise is so crucial and how Chinese and Austrian working methods differ.

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University Board Accepts the Resignation

In a communique with the University Board today, Friday, Rector Helmut Kramer has offered his resignation. The reasons being differences in approach concerning the strategic management of the university of continuing education.

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New Department at Danube University Krems is developing IT solutions in the field of health care

On January 18, 2007, the Department for Information and Knowledge Engineering (ike) was officially opened at Danube University Krems. The new center of competence, under Head of Department Silvia Miksch, will expand the scientific focus of Danube University Krems in the areas of information and communications technology. The department’s teaching and research will focus on the areas of visualization of information and computer supported planning management, under special consideration of the field of health care.

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First university management prize awarded to the University of Vienna and the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna

Danube University Krems has for the first time awarded a prize for innovative concepts and achievements in the field of university management. The winning project was the reorganization of the Department of Psychology at the University of Vienna; second prize went to the “Knowledge Balance Sheet” project team at the Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU) (the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna).

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Academic ceremony at the University for Continuing Education

During an academic ceremony held on Saturday, the 25th of November 2006, Danube University Krems honoured five outstanding scientists by awarding them the title of “visiting professors”. The new visiting professors teach or conduct research at Danube University Krems in the areas of Knowledge and Communication Management, Management and Economics, Political Communication, Building and Environment, and Image Science.

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Robert Hastings is the new head of the Department for Building and Environment

Robert Hastings has been head of the Department for Building and Environment at Danube University Krems since October 2006 and is thus responsible for the areas architecture and engineering science, real estate economics, and facility management, safety and security. This spectrum offered by Danube University Krems is unique in Europe. Hastings is a specialist for solar architecture and, in addition to his successful career as an architect, has also earned an international reputation as a teacher and researcher.

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Department for Management and Economics appoints expert for strategic IT management

The Department for Management and Economics of Danube University Krems is appointing University Professor Dr. Bouchaib Bahli as an internationally recognized economics expert specializing in IT management. Under the supervision of Bahli the renown Business School is developing a new MBA Centre for Strategic Management, where the emphasis will be placed on the subjects of risk management and outsourcing.

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First university management prize awarded to the University of Vienna and the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna

Danube University Krems has for the first time awarded a prize for innovative concepts and achievements in the field of university management. The winning project was the reorganization of the Department of Psychology at the University of Vienna; second prize went to the “Knowledge Balance Sheet” project team at the Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU) (the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna).

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Department for Clinical Medicine and Biotechnology is inaugurated

The formal inauguration of the Department for Clinical Medicine and Biotechnology took place on 13 October 2006 in the “Audimax” at Danube University Krems. Biomedical technology, regenerative medicine, health care management, traditional Chinese medicine and complementary medicine are the specialized fields of the new competence centre. A main area of research is regenerative medicine – an area that, according to speaker Dr. Johannes Huber, represents the greatest challenge that medicine faces today.

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Library of Danube University Krems opens up “gender department“

Danube University Krems extends its library by an innovative offer. With immediate effect library users will come across an extensive collection of specialized books and scientific literature about questions concerning equal opportunities for men and women.

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Danube University Krems heads EU project for the advancement of women in science

Women continue to be strongly underrepresented in research. Under the leadership of Danube University Krems, an advancement programme has now been started for women in science and engineering. The ADVANCE project runs under the focal point “Science and Society” of the 6th EU Framework Program. The aim is to open career prospects for women scientists by means of targeted training and the acquisition of management skills.

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Revolutionary project at the Department for Image Science at Danube University Krems ensures the preservation of “elusive“ media artwork.

The database of Virtual Art of the Department for Image Science of Danube University Krems is the first one to document the rapid developments of contemporary media arts. The database which is presently considered as the internationally most extensive archive of digital artwork succeeded in inspiring a variety of other projects, the most recent of them being carried out by the Ludwig-Boltman-Institute “Media.Art.Research” in Linz.

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Roland Deiser is heading the new special field “strategic management and innovation“ at Danube University Krems.

With Univ.-Prof. Dr. Roland Deiser Danube University Krems is appointing an internationally acknowledged expert as a professor for organizational politics and transformational leadership. As the head of the department “strategic management and innovation” Deiser will look into the question how innovative and learning ability may lastingly be anchored as a core competence in large, complex systems.

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Danube University Krems opens up Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management

The Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Management which has been opened up on June 12th 2006 at Danube University Krems is dealing with the learning architectures of the future. Head of department Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ada Pellert pleads for a change of perspectives: Not the teaching, but the learner shall be the future centre of attention.

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Danube University Krems starts an innovative project concerning the prevention of diabetes.

With 22,5 millions of concerned persons in Europe and a rapidly increasing number of newly diagnosed cases diabetes ranks among the most urgent problems of the European health policy. In many cases the illness diabetes from which elderly people suffer could be prevented by a balanced nutrition and more exercise. Within the context of a large-scale EU research project Danube University Krems is examining how at-risk patients may be urged to acquire a healthier lifestyle. More than 2,000 Lower Austrians are supposed to participate.

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Specialist for innovative ways of learning will head the Department for Interactive Media and Educational Technology

Beginning with 1 May 2006 Prof. Dr. Peter Baumgartner, previous head of the subject education technology at the Fernuniversität Hagen, will take up his professorship for “technology-enhanced learning and multimedia“ at Danube University Krems. Prof. Dr. Peter Baumgartner will mainly dedicate his scientific assignment to the research and implementation of innovative ways of learning and will preside over the Department of Interactive Media and Educational Technology.

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American elite university Thunderbird offers exchange semester for Regular-MBAs of Danube University Krems

With the American elite business school Thunderbird/Glendale, Arizona, Danube University Krems will take a partner university of international reputation on board starting with autumn 2006: During the winter semester of 2006 the participants of the regular MBA of Danube University have upon request for the first time the possibility to absolve a semester at the renowned American university. This year Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management, is celebrating its 60th anniversary and was already for the tenth time ranked number 1 in the international business by U.S. News and World Report. The famous university disposes of various subsidiaries and cooperation institutions in Europe and Asia.

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University reinforces its scientific potential by systematic expansion of the academic staff and a new organizational structure.

Since the beginning of 2006 Danube University Krems has increased its staff by 12 additional permanent professors. The new professors are teaching and pursuing research in the sectors economics and management, communication, IT and media, medicine and health, and education and cultural studies. Eight more chairs will be established during the course of the year.

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Interactive career platform of Danube University Krems aims to promote interest for technical and scientific professions.

As of now girls can slip into the role of landscape planner, mathematician or environmental engineer at www.donau-uni.ac.at/sitcom. The prototype of the on-line career platform was developed by scientists at Danube University Krems as part of the EU SITCOM project – with the aim of inspiring the enthusiasm of young women for technical and scientific careers. The platform was completed in autumn 2006 and translated into seven languages. It is available free of charge to teachers, pupils and careers counsellors.

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Danube University Krems is the only institute offering training for Integrative Therapy

Integrative therapy is a psychotherapeutic method which enables individual treatment by combining the therapeutic approaches of different schools. This method, which was developed during the seventies, has now been approved by the Ministry of Health and Women as the 20th psychotherapeutic method in Austria.

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Center for Biomedical Technology of Danube University Krems awarded ISO 9001 Certificate

The Center for Biomedical Technology of Danube University Krems has been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 Certificate. This internationally recognized quality seal attests that the research and postgraduate education institute has an efficient, effective organization with a functioning quality management system.

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Musical evening with the Viennese “ensemble XX. Jahrhundert” (Ensemble of the 20th Century) at Danube University Krems

The global premiere and Austrian premiere of a few contemporary compositions was on the agenda of the first major music concert in the new great lecture hall of Campus Krems. The renowned Viennese "ensemble xx. jahrhundert" (Ensemble of the 20th century) performed compositions of Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, Ernst Krenek, Johannes Maria Staud and Franz Koglmann.

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Danube University Krems confers professorship on Hanna Risku

The first Austrian professorship for cognitive sciences was awarded today to a woman at Danube University Krems. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hanna Risku is 38 years old and will be in charge of the new department of Knowledge and Communication Management at Danube University Krems. Ms. Risku is working as a scientist at Danube University Krems since 1999 and is head of the Department of Telecommunication, Information and Media since July 2004.

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Academic ceremony at the University of Continuing Education

During an academic ceremony held on Friday the Saturday, the 19th of November 2005, Danube University Krems honoured ten outstanding scientists by awarding them the title of “visiting professors”. The new visiting professors teach or conduct research at Danube University Krems in the areas of European law, Environmental and medical sciences, Telecommunication, information and media, and Cultural studies.

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Inauguration of state-of-the-art laboratories for cell culture, analysis and biochemistry

In the field of biomedical technology Danube University Krems has developed into a research institution of international renown. The special subjects of research in Krems include blood purification, multiple organ failure and tissue engineering (the cultivation of cells outside the body). The excellently equipped laboratories in the new Krems campus offer optimal conditions for future success in research and development. The Research Center was officially inaugurated on 11 November 2005.

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Study program “Professional MBA Aviation” begins in September

Danube University Krems is the only institution in Europe to include in its portfolio an MBA programme for aspiring managers in the aviation industry. “Professional MBA Aviation” teaches both general management knowledge and know-how in aviation management. Boarding has already started for the next course of studies, which begins on 24 September 2005.

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The specialist in university-level continuing education presents its annual report for the year 2004

The 2004 financial year was marked by excellent results and decisions that set the course for the future. Last week the rector of Danube University Krems, Dr. Helmut Kramer, presented the highlights of the past year at a news conference in Vienna and, joined by the two vice-rectors Dr. Ada Pellert and Dr. Peter Strizik, provided an outlook on the strategic development of the university for continuing education.

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Annea Lockwood presented her latest creation at Danube University Krems

Annea Lockwood, composer and action artist from New York presented, for the first time in the world, her new installation entitled “A Sound Map of the Danube” at Danube University Krems.

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