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Universität für Bodenkultur WienUniversity of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna
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www.boku.ac.at
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List of content
Information : general
Information : studies
Information : departments
Information : service units
Information : excellence in research
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BOKU Vienna is taking on the challenge to play a role in
securing and conscienciously using our natural life resources.
Teaching, research, and services concentrate around managing
natural resources, around shaping biospheres and around the
applied life sciences.
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Topics in Teaching and Research
- sustainable use of naturally growing raw materials both for energy supply as well as for innovative materials
- protecting regenerable sources such as water, soil, and atmosphere
- shaping true to life recycling processes
- interrelation between food production and health
- protecting and shaping biotopes and environments
- protecting the wellbeing of plants, animals, and humans
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Areas of Competence in Teaching and Research
- Soil, plants, and living beings
- Land use, landscape, and infrastructure
- Water, atmosphere, and environment
- Alternative biogenic materials and bio-energy
- Biotechnology
- Forestry and wood sciences
- Agricultural sciences
- Food technology sciences
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AgricultureDr. Franz Fischler, EU Commissioner
"I remember the comprehensive aspect of my studies at BOKU and the fact that all facets of the agricultural sector were taught.“
Forest ScienceDI Werner Fanek, CEO of Gesäuse National Park GmbH
"With its core competence in sustainability and environment BOKU offers an ever more innovative education.“
Food Science and BiotechnologyDI Maria Panuschka, Head of Quality and Hygiene,AIREST Airline Service & Logistics Group
"Studying at BOKU I not only learned the facts but also found out how to approach and manage knowledge in general."
http://www.boku.ac.at/alumni
BOKU Graduates
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University Administration
RectorateRectorVice-Rector for ResearchVice-Rector for Education and Internationalization
University Council7 external membersTasks according to bill § 21 Abs. 1 UG 2002
Senate16 members: 9 professor representatives, 2 assistant teacher representatives, 4 student representatives, 1 general staff representativeTasks according to bill § 25 Abs. 1 UG 2002, and spezific university law related duties
Rector‘s OfficeInternal ManagementPublic relationsEvent organizationSAP support
Document of reference: University Act (UG) 2002
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University Administration
RectoratRectorUniv.Prof. Dipl.-Fw. Dr. Hubert Dürrstein Tel.: +43 1 47654-1001, Fax: +43 1 47654-1005, [email protected]
Vize-Rector for ResearchUniv.Prof.DI Dr. Martin H. GerzabekTel.: +43 1 47654-3102, Fax: +43 1 47654-3130,[email protected]
Vice-Rector for Education and InternationalizationUniv.Prof. DI Dr. Erika StaudacherTel. +43 1 36006-6063, Fax: +43 1 36006-6059, [email protected]
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University Administration
The following 7 members belong to the University Council:
Chairpersonem.Univ.Prof.Dr.Dr.h.c. Hans Tuppy
Vice-ChairpersonUniv.Prof.Dr.Dr.h.c. Friedrich Dorner
Obersenatsrätin Ing.Dr. Karin Büchl-Krammerstätter Generaldirektor DI Johann Marihart DI Richard Ramsauer Prof.Dr. Andrea Schenker-Wicki DTA Dr. Christine Weber
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Students: 5.000
Scientific staff: 700
Other staff: 430
Teaching, research and administrative facilities are located throughout Vienna at 20 different sites. Most of them are in the green districts – the 18th and 19th district – and are readily accessible by public transportation.
BOKU main building: A-1180 Vienna, Gregor Mendel-Strasse 33
Facts and Figures (I) of BOKU Vienna
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Total budget: EUR 100 Mio.,
25% of which are for external projects
EUR 34 Mio. research budget
Scientific publications per year: 1.500
Presentations at conferences per year: 1.000
Facts and Figures (II) of BOKU Vienna
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Universities in
Africa
Asia
North America
Eastern Europe
Oceania
South America
Western Europe
BOKU international partnerships
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BOKU study programs
Bachelor studies (time-line: 6 semesters)
1st Degree: “Bachelor of technical sciences”
Master studies (time-line: 4 semesters)
a continuing program after the bachelor study comparable to
an international master’s degree
2nd Degree: “Master of engineering”
PhD studies
Program which is offered for master program graduates.
Degree: “Doctor of Agricultural Sciences” (Dr. nat. techn.)
Further information: www.boku4you.at
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ForestryWood and Fibre Technology
Management of Environment and Bio Resources
Environmental Engineering
Food Sciences and Biotechnology
Agro Sciences
Landscape Architecture and Planning
Viniculture, Oenology and Wine Marketing
Equine Sciences
Further information: www.boku4you.at : www.boku4you.at
BOKU bachelor programs
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Forest Sciences Wood Technology and Management Management of Environment and Bio ResourcesEnvironmental Engineering Water Management Land Management and Civil Engineering Food Sciences and Food Technology Biotechnology Agricultural and Food Economics Applied Plant Sciences Animal Sciences Organic Farming Agro-Biology Landscape Architecture and Planning PhytomedicineWildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management Natural Resources Management and Ecological EngineeringMountain Forestry Mountain Risk EngineeringHorticultural Sciences
Further information : www.boku4you.at
BOKU master programs
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University training and continuing education master programs at BOKU in the winter semester of 2004/05:
• University Training for Agromarketing• Master of Science on Agro- Food Marketing (MScAFM)• Master of Science in Economics of Mountain Systems• University Training for Regional Management• Master of Advanced Studies Regional Management, MAS (RM)• University Training for Environmental Management• Master of Environmental ManagementInfos: [email protected]
• University Training for Media NaturaeInfos: [email protected]
Courses for scientific continuing education:
• Training as Official Representative for Waste DisposalInfo: www.boku.ac.at/studdek/abfallbeauftragter/• Quality Specialist for Food- and Biotechnology• Quality Manager for Food- and BiotechnologyInfo: [email protected]
Continuing Education at University
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Departments
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Head: Univ.Prof. Mag. Dr. Stefanie Tschegg Tel.: +43-1-4705820-13, [email protected]
Each industrial value-added chain, as in the fields of wood-, food- and biotechnology, requires a characterization of materials and an optimization of processes. In order to optimize these processes a closed loop use of the involved materials and a minimization of energy based emissions are aimed. Considering these demands,the teaching program of the Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering covers basic courses on Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering and Wood Science and Technology, as well as special lectures in these fields. The research work of the Department is reflected in the names of the institutes which are the Institutes of Wood Science and Technology, of Physics and Material Sciences and for Chemical and Energy Engineering. Cross sectional areas are bio-thermodynamics, mass transfer and drying, natural, composite and bio-materials, machining of materials, as well as measuring and methodology.
• Institute of Wood Science and Technology• Institute of Physics and Material Sciences• Institute for Chemical and Energy Engineering
Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering
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Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering
Teaching
Each industrial value-added chain, as in the fields of wood-, food- and biotechnology, requires a characterization of materials and an optimizationof processes. In order to optimize these processes a closed loop use of the involved materials and a minimization of energy based emissions are aimed at. Considering these demands, the teaching program of theDepartment of Material Sciences and Process Engineering covers basic courses on Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering and Wood Science and Technology, as well as special lectures in these fields.
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Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering
Research
The research work of the Department is reflected by names of the institutes which are the Institutes of Wood Science and Technology, of Physics and Material Science and for Chemical and Energy Engineering. Cross sectional areas are Bio-thermodynamics, mass transfer and drying, natural, composite and bio-materials, machining of materials, as well as measuring and methodology.
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Institute for Applied Microbiology (IAM)Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Hermann KatingerTel.: +43-1-36006-6202, [email protected]/333.html
The IAM is committed to academic training, research and development in the fieldof applied microbiology and biotechnology. Over the last 20 years the IAM has steadily progressed and has become one of the leading academic institutions in the field with more than a 100 researchers, students and technicians and up-to-date facilites and equipment.
Center for NanoBiotechnology (CNB)Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Uwe B. SleytrTel.: +43-1-47654-2201, [email protected] www.biotec.boku.ac.at/332.html
Research activities at the Center for Nanobiotechnology are focussed on molecular Nanotechnology, Nanobiotechnology and Biomimetics. Major research topics include the development of supramolecular construction kits based on monomolecular crystalline protein lattices (S-layers).
Department of Biotechnology
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Department of Biotechnology
Institute for Applied Microbiology (IAM)Teaching
Microbiology; cell biology; environmental biotechnology; plant biotechnology; virus and fungi resistant breeds; virus elimination in fruit trees.
Center for NanoBiotechnology (CNB)Teaching
Lectures, seminars and experimental work concerning the entire field of ultrastructure research, molecular nanotechnology and biomimetics . Supervising of graduate and PhD students in the context of interdisciplinary national and international research projects. Teamwork teaching.
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Department of BiotechnologyInstitute for Applied Microbiology (IAM)Research
Microbiology; molecular biology; virology; cell biology; environmental biotechnology; food-crop genes involved in allergenic and pathogenic response; in-vitro gene base; in-vitro plant culture; molecular characterization of genotypes and cultivars; molecular systematics; plant biotechnology; resistance breeding against plant pathogens (viruses, fungi); animal cell technology
Center for NanoBiotechnology (CNB)Research
Research activities at the Center for Nanobiotechnology are focussed on Molecular Nanotechnology, Nanobiotechnology and Biomimetics. Major research topics concern the development of supramolecular construction kits based on monomolecular crystalline protein lattices (S-layers) as patterning elements.
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Department of BiotechnologyInstitute for Applied Microbiology (IAM)Research projects
Center for NanoBiotechnology (CNB)Research projects
Current projects reflect a well-balanced relation between basic research and applied aspects, including the development and optimization of technologies. Work is published in international peer-reviewed journals and books. Many of the projects are performed in cooperation with other national and international research groups.
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Head: Univ.Prof. Dr. Herwig Waidbacher Tel.: +43-1-47654-5200, [email protected]
• Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control• Institute of Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management• Institute of Waste Management• Institute of Meteorology• Institute of Hydraulics and Rural Water Management• Institute of Water Management, Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering• Workshops of the Hydraulic Engineering Institutes
Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment
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Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Paul Kosma Tel.: +43-1-36006-6050, [email protected] www.chemie.boku.ac.at
The department of chemistry serves as a central unit in teaching basic and advanced chemistry within all curricula of the university. Research activities are focussed on the biotechnology of proteins and glycans, the chemistry of renewable materials and competence in state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.
• Division of Analytical Chemistry• Division of Biochemistry• Division of Organic Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
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Head: Univ.Prof. Dr. Hanno Richter Tel.: +43-1-47654-3150, [email protected], www.dib.boku.ac.at
The Department for Integrative Biology wants to be a platform for (1) a synoptic view of biology, ecology and mathematics, fostering integration among these sciences; (2) scientific contributions dealing with the conservation of nature and natural resources, the shaping of the natural environment and of man-made landscapes; (3) research projects pertainingto this overall program, in pure as well as in applied sciences; (4) the presentation, in academic courses and in the public, of the subjects and concerns involved.
• Institute of Botany• Institute of Wildlife Biology and Game Management• Institute of Zoology• Center for Environmental Studies and Nature Conservation• Institute of Mathematics
Department of Integrative Biology
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Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Emmerich BerghoferTel.: +43-1-36006-6250, [email protected], www.dlwt.boku.ac.at
Food in sufficient amounts and of best quality is one of the main fundamental needs of humans. Food science provides the important basics and prerequisites in order to ensure an optimal food supply for the world population of today and in the future. In this respect the objective of the "Department of Food Science and Technology" is to make relevant contributions to this field in a national and internationalcontext by research and teaching.
• Division of Animal Food and Nutrition (AFN)• Division of Food Technology (FT)• Division of Food Biotechnology (FB)• Division of Food Microbiology and -hygiene (FM)• Division of Food Chemistry (FC)• Division of Food Quality Assurance (FQ)
Department of Food Science and Technology
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Department of Food Science and Technology
Teaching
Teaching focusses on providing the students not only with profound skills but also on instilling an interdisciplinary, critical, and ethically responsible awareness.
Research
Research is particularly focussed on the specific needs of the Austrian and European population and covers all fields of the food supply chain.
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Department of Food Science and Technology
Research projects
• Spices in pig feeding (AFN)
• Possibilities for the production of convenience food from minor cereals and
pseudocereals (FT)
• Environmental benign conversion of renewable carbohydrates to food and feed ingredients
by means of enzymatic processes (FB)
• Assessment and critical evaluation of antibiotic resistance transferability in food chain (FM)
• Determination of the relative content of milk fat in spreadable fat blends (FC)
• Establishment of a training program in “Hygiene Design in the Food Industry within the
European HYFOMA” (Hygiene Food Manufacturing) framework (FQ)
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Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Gerd Sammer Tel.: +43-1-47654-5300, [email protected]
• Institute of Applied Statistics and Computing (IASC)• Institute of Landscape Architecture (ILA)• Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning (ILEN)• Institute of Landscape Planning• Institute of Spatial Planning and Rural Development (IRUB)• Institute for Transport Studies (IVe)• Institute of Surveying, Remote Sensing and Land Information (IVFL)
Department of Spatial-, Landscape- and Infrastructure-Sciences
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Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Hans Karl Wytrzens Tel.: +43-1-47654-3572, [email protected]
• Institute of Sustainable Economic Development• Institute of Forest, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy• Institute of Agricultural and Forestry Economics• Institute of Production and Logistics• Institute of Marketing and Innovation• Chair for Business Economics of the Forest Sector
Department of Economic and SocialSciences
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Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Werner ZollitschTel.: +43-1-47654-3282, [email protected]
Sustainable agricultural systems provide food, renewable resources and energy. The environmentally friendly nature of these systems ensures optimal soil and plant health, and promotes animal welfare, biodiversity, an efficient energy flow and nutrient cycle balance. Their further development requires the linkage of soil - plants - animals - engineering - people.
• Division of Agricultural Engineering• Division of Livestock Sciences• Division of Organic Farming• BOKU-Experimental Farm• BOKU-Forum Research for Development (DEV-Forum)
Department of Sustainable AgriculturalSystems
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Department of Sustainable AgriculturalSystems
Teaching
Among others, core fields in teaching are:Fundamentals of engineering, agricultural process engineeringEnvironmental and energy technology, labour scienceAnimal breeding, animal husbandry, feeding managementOrganic cropping systems, organic animal husbandryOrganic farming and regional developmentAspects of energy utilization, animal husbandry and organic farming in tropical and subtropical regionsTeaching at several other national and international universities and within international programmes
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Department of Sustainable AgriculturalSystems
Research (selected areas)
Agricultural engineering- Production and utilization of renewable energy (e.g. biogas, solar energy) and resources
- Precision farming, labor scienceLivestock sciences
- Quantitative genetics, optimization of breeding programs- Animal and environmentally friendly husbandry systems, feeding management
Organic farming- Cropping systems, soil fertility, nutrient cycles- Knowledge (transfer), innovation and change
BOKU-Forum Research for Development ((sub)tropical regions)
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Department of Sustainable AgriculturalSystems
Interdisciplinary research project
"Monitoring of Conversion to Organic Farming"
Objectives: Investigation of the effects of conversion to organic farming on selected traits of soil, water, flora, fauna, yield and economic performance, plant health and product quality.
Participating institutions: 11 BOKU-divisions, BOKU-experimental farm, Ludwig Boltzmann-Research Institute of Organic Farming and Applied Ecology, Bundesversuchswirtschaften Ges.m.b.H.
Duration: 2003 - 2005; continued as long-term monitoring
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Head: Univ.Prof. DI DDr. Konrad Bergmeister M.Sc.Tel.: +43-1-47654-5250, [email protected]
The department of Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards is intended to be a centre of competence in the fields of applied geology, geotechnics, natural hazards research in the alpine environment, close to nature and resource oriented construction and structural engineering. The department acts as an innovative link between the traditional disciplines in construction engineeringand the nature and resource oriented fields of knowledge.
• Institute of Applied Geology (IAG)• Institute of Geotechnical Engineering (IGT)• Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering (IAN)• Institute of Soil Bioengineering and Landscape Construction (IBLB)• Institute of Structural Engineering (IKI)• Centre of Natural Hazards and Riskmanagement (ZENAR)
Department of Structural Engineering and Natural Hazards
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Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Hubert SterbaTel.: +43-1-47654-4201, [email protected]
The mission of the Department Forest- and Soil Sciences are research and and scientific education in (forest-) ecosystems analysis, in Ecosystem modelling and - management, soil use and soil protection.
• Institute of Soil Science• Institute of Forest Ecology• Institute of Silviculture• Institute of Forest Growth and Yield Research• Institute of Forest Engineering• Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection• Forest Demonstration Centre
Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences
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Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences
Teaching
The department offers courses on all forest and soil related subjects such as
• Forest Ecology, • Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection,• Silviculture, • Forest Engineering, • Forest Inventories, and • Soil Science
for the curricula Forestry and Forest Science, and additionally all other BOKU-studies with these subjects, according to the respective curricula.
The courses in the Master studies especially impart the knowledge on the interrelationship between natural sciences, technical sciences and societal demands.
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Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences
Research
The focus of the Department’s research is in the fields of Forest- and Soil Sciences. Furthermore the members of the Department insist on being open towards new fields of research, e.g. ecosystem analysis and -modelling, rhizosphere research, etc., and aim to actively contribute to the development of new research areas.
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Department of Forest- and Soil SciencesResearch projectSoil water depletion and recharge in beech and spruce stands
Severe flooding in Central Europe in 1997 and 2002 gave reason to investigate the influence of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Norway spruce (Picea abies) on the soil water budget of a forested site.During dry spells in summer the mean daily water extraction from the upmost 60 cm of soil(1) was 45% higher under beech than under spruce. The fluctuations of soil water storage(2) were less pronounced under spruce, because the lower water extraction rates of spruce were balanced by a higher canopy interception efficiency.Sprinkling experiments(3) in high intensities (100 und 60 mm*h-1) showed that the infiltration rate and the water absorption capacity of the soil is very high under both species. In comparison to the spruce stand, bigger and faster draining pores seem to determine runoff under beech(4), increasing the speed of interflow but at the same time diminishing the danger of surface runoff.
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Head: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Florian M.W. Grundler Tel.: +43-1-47654-3351, [email protected] www.dapp.boku.ac.at
The Department´s area of resarch and teaching covers a wide range of topics from basic molecular biology, cell biology, plant biotechnology and applied plant sciences. Our aim is to form an ambitious and integrative research profile and to offer high level teaching in plant sciences and related fields.
• Institute of Agronomy and Plant Breeding (IPP)• Institute of Horticulture and Viticulture (IGOW)• Institute of Plant Protection (IPS)• Institute of Applied Genetics und Cell Biology (IAGZ)• Experimental Farm Groß-Enzersdorf• Experimental Plants House
Department of Applied Plant Sciencesand Plant Biotechnology
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Head: Univ.Prof. Dr. Mathias MüllerTel.: +43-2272-66280-601, [email protected]
The research fields cover molecular biology, environmental biotechnology, biodegradable material for industrial purposes and the development of innovative methods for plant and animal breeding. Moreover, research is focussed on the development of fast chemical analyses for food, feed and drinking water.
• Biotechnology in Plant Production• Natural Materials Technology• Center for Analytical Chemistry• Environmental Biotechnology• Biotechnology in Animal Production
Institute of Agrobiotechnology
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Overview
• Vice-Rector for Education and Internationalization / Center for Education
• Center for International Relations
• Vice-Rector for Research / Research Support Office
• University Library BOKU
• Center for IT Services (ZID)
BOKU Service units
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Tasks and duties
Education: • Organization of our study program
• Bachelor program• Master program• Doctoral program• Additional qualifications
• Information, advice and support for students and lecturers• Quality assurance in education
Internationalization: • Support of student and lecturer mobility• Internationalization of the study programmes• Focussing the efforts in terms of content and target geographical regions
Vice-Rector for Education and Internationalization
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Vice-Rector for Education and Internationalization
Partners and target groups for education
• Austrian and foreign secondary school graduates
• Austrian and foreign persons interested in continuing education
• Austrian and foreign students of the BOKU
• Our staff involved in teaching
• Our graduates (Alumni)
• Persons interested in continuous professional development
• The general public
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Vice-Rector for Education and Internationalization
Quality assurance,Evaluation
Organization of study programmes and courses
Continuous professional development
Administration of the study program
Support of our alumni
Information for secondary school graduates
Teaching methodsCenter for Education
E-learning
Administration of student records and certificates
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Vice-Rector for Education and Internationalization
Vice-Rector for Education and InternationalizationUniv.Prof. DI Dr. Erika Staudacher, Tel.: +43 1 36006-6063, [email protected]
Contact:Universität für Bodenkultur WienUniversity of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, ViennaGregor Mendel-Strasse 33, A-1180 ViennaFax: +43 1 47654-1005, http://www.lehre.boku.ac.at/
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Tasks and duties
International tasks:• Initiation, co-ordination and maintenance of international contacts
• Information service for BOKU and international students and staff
• Advice on foreign scholarships and research grants
• Accommodation service
• International PR (Publication of “Auslandsinfo”, CIR Homepage)
• Strategic work for BOKU’s internationalization
Education: • Foreign language education
Center for International Relations
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Center for International Relations
Partners and target groups
• Students, who are interested in studying abroad
• International students, who are studying at BOKU for a semester or a year
• Teaching staff, who would like to go abroad for lecturing or participating in a research project
• Guest lecturers and researchers
• Partner universities
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Center for International Relations
BOKU´s International Cooperation
• 45 Partner universities worldwide• 100 SOCRATES-ERASMUS partner universities• SOCRATES / ERASMUS
• student / teaching staff exchanges• co-ordination of Intensive Program, Curricula Development Projects etc.• Thematic Networks (e.g.: AFANet -TN in Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and the Environment; ETNET 21 Water; EEGECS; Biotechnology; FoodNet)
• LEONARDO• CEEPUS • TEMPUS
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Center for International Relations
Peter Jordan-Strasse 82a, A-1190 Vienna (ZIB-Villa)Tel. +43 1 47654-2600, Fax: +43 1 47654-2606 [email protected], www.boku.ac.at/zib.html
Personalia:
Mag. Christina Griessler, Tel. +43 1 47654-2601, [email protected]
Mag. Wolfgang Sünder, Tel. +43 1 47654-2602, [email protected]
Karl Kofler, Tel. +43 1 47654-2614, [email protected]
Manuela Winklehner, Tel. +43 1 47654-2605, [email protected]
Selis Schmidt, Tel. +43 1 47654-2605, [email protected]
Maurely Velázquez de Schermaier, Tel. +43 1 47654-2613, [email protected]
Karin Rutter, Tel. +43 1 47654-2600, [email protected]
Ingrid Tobeiner, Tel. +43 1 47654-2610, [email protected]
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The vice-rector’s BOKU research support offers information forand advice to
• BOKU scientists (starting with post-graduates) and administration,
• partners in the sciences and the business sector,
• public bodies and policymakers,
• the general public
• the media
Vice-Rector for Research
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Vice-Rector for Research
The vice-rector’s BOKU research support offers information and advice via:
• research documentation (BOKU research data base)
• information on national, European, and international researchsupport
• printed information: Research Newsletter, BOKU research report, diploma theses and doctoral theses at BOKU
• virtual blackboard with information on EU-Calls, information, project partner search; conferences, workshops and other events; national, European and international research documents; job offers, prizes, scholarships and BOKU in-house research information
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Vice-Rector for Research
Participates in
• research related decision making
• BOKU internal research initiative
• research evaluation
• documentation of teaching and research activities
• technology transfer
• patent processing
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Vice-Rector for Research
Vice-Rector for ResearchUniv.Prof. DI Dr. Martin H. Gerzabek, Tel. +43 1 47654-3102, [email protected]
Research Support Office:DI Bernhard Koch, Tel. +43 1 47654-1015, [email protected] Doris Lengauer, Tel. +43 1 47654-1018, [email protected] Horst Mayr, Tel. +43 1 47654-2609, [email protected] Osterbauer, Tel. +43 1 47654-3103, [email protected] Roth, Tel. +43 1 47654-2604, [email protected]. Michael Sommer, Tel. +43 1 47654-1027, [email protected]
Address: Research Support OfficeUniversität für Bodenkultur WienUniversity of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, ViennaGregor Mendel-Strasse 33, A-1180 Vienna/Austria, 3. Floor, room 37Fax: +43 1 47654-2603, www.research.boku.ac.at
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The University Library offers access to information for sciences, studies and education
• Books (including reference works and dictionaries), journals, newspapers
• Electronic media (databases, e-journals, e-books, CD-ROMs)
• Topographical and thematical maps
• Online catalogue and union catalogue (3,6 Mio. items), card catalogues
• Tables of contents of collections
• Internet
University Library BOKU
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University Library BOKU
Library services
• Information and lending
• Immediate supply of stack collection
• Guided tours, user training
• Online-services (renewal transaction, reservations, inter-library loan, list of acquisitions, ...)
• Copying, telefaxing, scanning
• 300 carrels, group study rooms, recreation area with drink dispenser
• Permanent revision of open access area and textbook collection
• General announcements (events, jobs, apartments, …)
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University Library BOKU
The University Library BOKU participates in
• Planning and organization of special libraries
• Stock selection for special libraries
• Austrian union library
• Subject authority file
• Support of partner universities
• Education of trainees
• Exhibitions, presentations of products
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University Library BOKU
A-1190 Vienna, Peter Jordan-Straße 82 Tel.: +43 1 47654-2060, Fax: +43 1 47654-2092 www.boku.ac.at/bib.html
Opening HoursMAIN LIBRARYMon - Thu 08:30 - 18:00Fri 08:30 - 17:00Semester break:Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:00LIBRARY OF FOOD- AND BIOTECHNOLOGY Mon, Wed - Fri 09:00 - 15:30Tue 09:00 - 17:00Semester break:Mon - Fri 09:00 - 15:30LIBRARY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ECONOMICS AND LAW Mon, Thu - Fri 09:30 - 12:00Tue, Wed 13:00 - 15:30Semester break:Mon + Thu 09:30 - 12:00
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Center for IT Services (ZID)
The Center for IT Services (Zentraler Informatikdienst, ZID)
• informs, advises, coordinates, and supports the BOKU faculty, staff, and studentsconcerning to their computer and information technology applications,
• obtains and maintains the networking, communication, and computer infrastructure for the BOKU university,
• provides hardware, software, and networking services for the BOKU students in user rooms and at information terminals,
• obtains software and administers the licences for the BOKU university.
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Center for IT Services (ZID)
Services provided by the Center for IT Services:
User services:software and licences, user rooms, notebooks, user accounts, hotline, tutors
Central services:IT network, hardware, central application and file servers, Internet access, groupware services, security and firewalls
Information services:Web services (servers and applications), cross-system services and data bases, mailing (delivery, virus and spam protection), multi-media services, IT courses
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Center for IT Services (ZID)
General contact to the Center for IT Services:
Head: Monika KleiberTel. +43 1 47654-2101, [email protected]
Secretary:Tel. +43 1 47654-2100, [email protected]
Address:Zentraler InformatikdienstUniversität für Bodenkultur WienPeter Jordan-Strasse 82, A-1190 Vienna, AustriaFax: +43 1 47654-2149www.boku.ac.at/zid.html
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Center for IT Services (ZID)
Technical contact to the Center for IT Services:
HotlineTel.: +43 1 47654-2107, [email protected]
User services: Paul FinsterTel.: +43 1 47654-2104, [email protected]
Central services: Alfred BauerTel.: +43 1 47654-2105, [email protected]
Information services: Dr. Andreas SchildbergerTel.: +43 1 47654-2116, [email protected]
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Excellence in Research I
Examples of outstanding performances in research (examples subject to change):
GEN-AU FUSARIUM: Molecular mechanisms of Fusarium virulence and host plant resistance
Projekt leader: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Gerhard Adam, Department of Applied Plant Sciences and Plant Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Genetics und Cell Biology (IAGZ)
AbstractGEN-AU pilot project: The Fusarium graminearum fungus attacks grains and corn (maize), producing substances that are poisonous, have hormonal effects (for example, the mycotoxins deoxynivalenol and zearalenon), and can be hazardous to health. Which gene is it that enables the fungus to attack such an unusually large number of host plants? What mechanisms underlie the great resistance of some types of grains? The goal of this project is to find the genes that determine the virulence of the fungus and the chromosomes in grains that are responsible for greater resistance. This could, on the one hand, reveal new ways to combat the fungus, and on the other hand, lead to cultivation of highly resistant plant varieties.
Keywordsbiotechnology; genetics; microbiology; molecular biology; plant breeding
Project partners at BOKUIFA Tulln, Division Biotechnology in Plant Production & Division Center for Analytical Chemistry
BOKU-Research documentation (Search areas: researchers, research units, projects, publications, project partners and sponsors)
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Excellence in Research II
Examples of outstanding performances in research (examples subject to change):
Molecular mapping of QTLs for Fusarium head blight resistance in spring wheat. I. Resistance to fungal spread (Type II resistance)"fast breaking paper" in the area of Plant and Animal ScienceUniv.Prof. DI Dr. Hermann Bürstmayr, Department of Agrobiotechnology, IFA-Tulln, Biotechnology in Plant Production
Buerstmayr, H., M. Lemmens, L. Hartl, L. Doldi, B. Steiner, M. Stierschneider, P. Ruckenbauer (2002): Molecular mapping of QTLs for Fusarium head blight resistance in spring wheat. I. Resistance to fungal spread (Type II resistance). . Theor. Appl. Genet. 104, 84-91.http://esi-topics.com/fbp/2003/october03-HermanBuerstmayr.html
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Excellence in Research III
Examples of outstanding performances in research (examples subject to change):
Implementing tree growth models as forest management toolsEU-Forschungsproject (FP5) "Implementing Tree Growth Models as Forest Management Tools" (ITM)Coordinator ITM: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Hubert Hasenauer, Department of Forest and Soil Sciences, Institute of Forest Growth and Yield Research
AbstractIn Europe there is a strong movement toward uneven-aged forest management based on the general understanding that uneven-aged mixed species stands increase or at least maintain soil fertility, increase biodiversity and improve stand resilience reducing the susceptibility to physical and/or biotic disturbances. The shift from even-aged forest management renders existing yield tables increasingly unreliable. One possibility to forecast yields for uneven-aged mixed-species stands is to develop stand growth models that operate at the individual tree level. Such individual tree growth models have been developed mainly to study stand development in uneven-aged mixed-species stands. Although tree growth models have reached a certain level of developmental maturity, there are still some theoretical areas requiring more research. However, with the majority of model development complete, the time is near for modelers to focus on identifying user related needs and testing the models‘ ability to meet user needs. The objectives of this project are to identify missing research needs and demonstrate that individual tree growth models are a viable alternative for enhancing silvicultural decision making as well as sustainable forest resource management.
Keywordsforestry; silviculture; forest regeneration; scenarios; close-to-nature forestry; tree models; harvesting
Project partners at BOKU Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection
BOKU-Research documentation (Search areas: researchers, research units, projects, publications, project partners and sponsors)
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Excellence in Research IVExamples of outstanding performances in research (examples subject to change):
START-Prize 2004 for ChemistryUniv.Prof. DI Dr. Thomas Prohaska, Department of Chemistry, Division of Analytical Chemistry
For his research project "VIRIS": High Precision Isotope Measurement as a Means for Unmistakeable Identification" Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Thomas Prohaska received the START award for chemistry.The main objective of the project was to find access to the chemical information within a wide range of samples which is saved as fingerprint in all materials. The isotope composition of materials is unbiased proof of origin. Within the START project VIRIS at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, a unique combination of analyses methods are applied to have access to this information in even the smallest sample quantity.
BOKU-Research documentation (Search areas: researchers, research units, projects, publications, project partners and sponsors)
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Excellence in Research V
Examples of outstanding performances in research (examples subject to change):
SHEMOS - Shell mobility scenarios 2035
Project leader: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Gerd Sammer, Department of Landscape, Spatial and Infrastructure Sciences, Institute for Transport Studies (IVe)
AbstractThe dynamic development of the areas surrounding a city, which is demonstrated by a rise in population as well as increased industrial activity, is resulting in a significant surge in transport demand. Furthermore with the EU enlargement to the East and the new members of Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary the Vienna conurbation has gained a "turning table" function. A merging of the currently still separate trade areas of Vienna, Brno, Bratislava, and Györ can be expected. An adequate transport infrastructure is needed which is capable to deal with both the regional mobility growth as well as with the transregional transport demand in freight and passenger traffic.
Keywordsroad planning; transport economics; infrastructure technology; traffic economics; Sustainable development; transport model
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University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna
Bezeichnung englisch: UntereinheitTitel, Vorname, Name
Gregor Mendel-Strasse 33, A-1180 Vienna, AustriaTel.: +43 1 47654-0000, Fax: +43 1 [email protected], www.boku.ac.at