upgrade

The University for Continuing Education Krems ‘upgrades’ your knowledge: the eponymous magazine covers from different perspectives academic continuing educational trends and topics related to society and education policy opening space for an interdisciplinary approach.

upgrade – the magazine for knowledge and thinking ahead by the University for Continuing Education Krems, is only available in German. However, please find selected articles in English in the section below.

A tightrope walk

The terms “security” and “risk” form an area of tension within society as a whole. Paradoxically, security only reveals its full significance in its absence. The pointed phrase “There is no glory in prevention” is just as true as “There is glory in prevention.” It remains undisputed and significant that security and risk are global competitive factors. Excessive security and regulations that completely avoid risk can obviously undermine dynamism and innovation. Societal and economic progress can only be achieved when a balance is struck. The latest issue of upgrade examines how the concepts of security and risk are linked and how they relate to resilience, innovation, competitiveness, and crisis resistance. It covers a wide range of topics, from cybersecurity and dealing with extremism to game theory. The photo series “Brick and the Wall” uses striking examples to illustrate the interplay between security and risk in a historical context.