Staff Week @ TU Graz
Graz University of Technology
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Registration Aula (reception hall) (Graz University of Technology, Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor)
Aula (reception hall)
Graz University of Technology, Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor
Please register at the registration desk.
Sitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger -
Welcome & Basic Information semiar room 104 (Graz University of Technology, Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor)
semiar room 104
Graz University of Technology, Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor
Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor 8010 GrazSitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger -
Welcome Lunch Aula (reception hall) (Graz University of Technology, Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor)
Aula (reception hall)
Graz University of Technology, Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor
Rechbauerstrasse 12 8010 GrazFree food
Sitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger -
Introduction to TU Graz & the International Office - Welcome Center seminar room 104 (Graz University of Technology, Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor)
seminar room 104
Graz University of Technology, Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor
Vorsitzende der Sitzung: Barbara Böttger, Sabine Prem -
Guided Tour of Old Campus & International HouseSitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger
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Welcome Dinner Glöckl Bräu
Glöckl Bräu
Glockenspielplatz 2-3 8010 Graz https://maps.app.goo.gl/n4bj2jr9hg53dDVh9Sitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger
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Career Support at the Human Resource Development Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development
Brockmanngasse 29, 2nd floor- Support for personal and professional development, including career planning through mentoring, coaching and related services
- Conception and facilitation of leadership initiatives (after-work forums, leadership programmes and coaching)
- Development and organisation of target group-specific further education (for both academic and administrative staff), information and networking events
- Expanding of Future Skills in a rapidly changing working world
Sitzungsleiter: Andrea Hoeller -
Coordination of Doctoral Studies International House (2nd floor)
International House
2nd floor
Lessingstrasse 32Please choose only ONE of the two time slots.
This office is available to all students and supervisors for questions and concerns relating to the doctoral programme. It also deals with:
+ Curriculum, legal requirements, project-related changes, etc.
+ Lowering structural and organisational hurdles in cooperation with the relevant organisational units
+ Design and implementation of strategic projects and improvementsSitzungsleiter: Sabine Vogl -
Research Support & Management: Project Services & Technology Transfer Research & Technology House
Research & Technology House
Mandellstrasse 9, 2nd floor- Overview of the project support services for pre/post award
- Registrations and data bases
- Technology Transfer
Sitzungsleiter: Julirose Kourist -
Staff Mobility: Management and Services International House (seminar room, top floor)
International House
seminar room, top floor
Lessingstrasse 32 8010 GrazOverview of administrative process for staff mobility
Use of the Mobility Online database
Organisation of Staff Weeks
Exchanging best practices and ideas to minimise barriers for staff mobilities and simplifying administrative processesSitzungsleiter: Lisa Leitner (International Office - Welcome Center) -
Student Marketing Communication and Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor- Online campaigns on META, YouTube and Google, Campaigns and events coordinated with the faculties,
- Production of short video content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and facebook,
- International student ambassadors to promote and guide potential students from abroad,
- Open Day at TU Graz for potential students,
- Scholarships as an incentive for potential students
Vorsitzende der Sitzung: Laura Athenstaedt, Ulla Lehrmayer, Ursula Zach -
TU Graz Offers for Children and Teenagers MINKT Lab (Super Science Team)
MINKT Lab
Super Science Team
Inffeldgasse 25a, 5th floorntroduction to offer for children and teenagers at TU Graz
Hands on experience of trying out various stations of our MINKT laboratory
Please choose only ONE of the two time slots.
Sitzungsleiter: Maria Muhr -
Teaching & Learning at TU Graz: Student Support, Studies & Surveys International House (2nd floor)
International House
2nd floor
Higher Education and Programme Development Lessingstrasse 32 2nd floor- Introduction / Overview organization of the Vice Rectorate for Academic Affairs
- Selected topics in Higher Education and Programme Development
- Strategy of Teaching and Learning at TU Graz
- Student and Teaching Staff Surveys
Vorsitzende der Sitzung: Christoph De Marinis, Julia Wiesinger, Viktoria Moser -
Admission of International Students Registrar's Office
Registrar's Office
Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1 st flooro Communication about admission
o Help with documents
o Guidance with the different systems of admission
o Use of the campus management softwareSitzungsleiter: Nino Konrat -
10:30
Coffee Break
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Coordination of Doctoral Studies International House (2nd floor)
International House
2nd floor
Lessingstrasse 32Please choose ONE of the two slots only.
This office is available to all students and supervisors for questions and concerns relating to the doctoral programme. It also deals with:
+ Curriculum, legal requirements, project-related changes, etc.
+ Lowering structural and organisational hurdles in cooperation with the relevant organisational units
+ Design and implementation of strategic projects and improvementsSitzungsleiter: Sabine Vogl -
Intercultural Trainings at TU Graz International House (semiar room, top floor)
International House
semiar room, top floor
Lessingstrasse 32• Overview of trainings for various target groups (students and staff)
• Exchange on ideas for new offers to foster intercultural learning
• Exchange on activities suitable for trainingsSitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger (International Office - Welcome Center) -
Internal Communications Communication and Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floorInternal communications at TU Graz supply all employees with up-to-date, relevant and valid information by using a variety of target group-oriented channels.
+ Intranet TU4U: knowledge base for employees as well as students
+ Internal news and events for employees on the intranet
+ Newsletter TU Graz newsflash for all employees, newsletter
+ TU Graz memo for middle management
+ TU Graz people: magazine for employees and alumniVorsitzende der Sitzung: Elisabeth Mueller, Ines Hopfer-Pfister, Victoria Graf -
Peer-to-peer exchange on the use of AI focussing on administration processes Knowledge Management and Administration in Central IT Services
Knowledge Management and Administration in Central IT Services
Steyrergasse 30, 1st floorPeer-to-peer exchange on the use of AI focussing on administration processes:
+ Overview of AI initiatives for TU Graz employees
+ Introduction to academic AI and use cases in adminstration
+ Discussion on possibilities and examples of best practice in administration processesSitzungsleiter: Margit Schwarz -
Research Support & Management: Internal Funding Programmes, Research Centers and Entrepreneurship Research & Technology House
Research & Technology House
Mandellstrasse 9, 2nd floorOverview of the TU Graz services:
+ Internal funding programmes
+ Support for start-upsIntroduction to the Research Centers and Fields of Expertise
Sitzungsleiter: Julirose Kourist -
TU Graz Offer for Children and Teenagers MINKT Lab (Super Science Team )
MINKT Lab
Super Science Team
Inffeldgasse 25a, 5th floorIntroduction to offer for children and teenagers at TU Graz
Hands on experience of trying out various stations of our MINKT laboratory
Please choose only ONE of the two time slots.
Sitzungsleiter: Maria Muhr -
Welcome Center for International Students and Staff International House (meeting room, ground floor (left))
International House
meeting room, ground floor (left)
Lessingstraße 32• Central contact point for international degree-seeking students and staff
• Support from arrival to departure
• Guidance on entry and residence, housing, insurance, networking, and integration
• International Welcome Days – tailored induction programme for new international students
• Student Activity Coordinators
• Support in learning German and other individual assistance offersVorsitzende der Sitzung: Fleur De Mulder (International Office - Welcome Center), Isabella Weber (International Office - Welcome Center) -
Guided City Tour in front of Heilands Church (Kaiser-Josef-Markt)
in front of Heilands Church
Kaiser-Josef-Markt
Kaiser-Josef-Platz 8010 GrazSitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger -
Slide Graz Schlossberg Schlossbergplatz
Schlossbergplatz
In case you are not joining the city tour we will meet [here](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4re3cfDZ4bTpk1k88)Optional social event. Further information can be found:
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Dean's Office for Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering Dean's Office (Inffeldgasse 10, 2nd floor)
Dean's Office
Inffeldgasse 10, 2nd floor
- Coordination of teaching and research
- Activities for the faculty
- Financial and resource management
- Personnel management: application processes for professorship and academic staff
- Student affairs: handling matters related to academic processes and academic advising
Sitzungsleiter: Sigrid Oellinger -
Good Scientific Practice seminar room 104 (AT01104)
seminar room 104 (AT01104)
Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floorDiscussion about:
+ Organisation (committees, services, ...), regulations, awareness-raising and training
+ Measures and processes (e.g., procedures for dealing with cases of suspected scientific misconduct)Vorsitzende der Sitzung: Daniel Kurzmann, Sigrid Hackl-Wimmer -
Library Services for Students and Researchers Main Library
Main Library
Technikerstrasse 4, 3rd floor Meeting Point: circular desk- Overview of the support provided by the TU Graz Library and Archives for students and researchers (trainings, tools and services)
- Exchange of ideas and best practices
Sitzungsleiter: Viola Mayerhofer -
Management of Outgoing Student Mobility International House (seminar room)
International House
seminar room
Lessingstrasse 32, top floor• Overview of administrative processes and landscape of student mobilities
• Application management and payment of scholarships using the Mobility Online database
• Tips and strategies to streamline administrative workflows
• Sharing best practices and ideas for efficient student mobility management (recognition database for outgoing students)
• Additional services for outgoing studentsVorsitzende der Sitzung: Heidrun Salmhofer (International Office - Welcome Center), Manuel Außerlechner (International Office - Welcome Center) -
Onboarding and Welcome Culture Rector's Meeting Room
Rector's Meeting Room
Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor- Development of a university-wide onboarding concept.
- Balancing central standards with decentralised onboarding at institutes and organisational units (roles, responsibilities, checklists)
- Designing a blended onboarding journey with digital self-paced learning content.
- Target-group-specific onboarding for different groups (academic staff, general staff, international staff, leaders).
Collecting feedback from new staff and using onboarding KPIs to continuously improve processes
Sitzungsleiter: Christine Copony (Vice Rectorate for Human Resources and Finances) -
Teaching Academy: Higher Education Didactics for Teaching Staff International House (meeting room)
International House
meeting room
Lessingstraße 32, ground floor, left side 8010 Graz• Wide range of further training opportunities for teachers, from single courses to module certificates.
• Individual coaching services
• Point of contact for questions about university teaching methods
• Working with other stakeholders to further develop high-quality teaching at the institutional levelVorsitzende der Sitzung: Dominik Ruffeis, Verena Schwaegerl-Melchior -
Workplace Health Management & Service Point for Accessible Learning HR, meeting room
HR, meeting room
Mandellstrasse 9, 1st floor- Overview of measures taken to ensure work place health and accessible learning
- Overview of course offer in this context
- Exchange on best practices
Vorsitzende der Sitzung: Karin Steiner-Krottmayer, Wilfried Grassegger -
10:30
Coffee Break
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Controlling Mandellstrasse 15, 2nd floor
Mandellstrasse 15, 2nd floor
- Planning and budgeting
- Administration of third-party-funded projects
- Cost and activity accounting
Sitzungsleiter: Herbert Pichler -
Evaluation of Teaching Rector's Meeting Room
Rector's Meeting Room
Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floorCourse evaluation and evaluation of study programmes:
+ methods,
+ instruments,
+ processes,
+ handling results,
+ difficulties, ...Vorsitzende der Sitzung: Eva Felber, Julia Torres, Volker Lang -
Events & Services for Incoming Exchange Students International House (meeting room)
International House
meeting room
Lessingstrasse 32 ground floor, left side- Overview of events and services for exchange students at TU Graz
- Preparation sessions before arrival
- Welcome activities and orientation programme upon arrival
- In&Out events to connect incoming and outgoing students
- Preparing exchange students for their departure
- Additional services for incoming students
Vorsitzende der Sitzung: Kerry John (International Office - Welcome Center), Marlene Fheodoroff (International Office - Welcome Center) -
PR & Marketing in the International Office International House (seminar room, top floor)
International House
seminar room, top floor
Lessingstrasse 32 top floor- Communication and promotion of international activities at TU Graz
- Social media channels TU Graz International on Facebook and Instagram
- International Blog and International Newsletter for staff
- Content creation by Study Abroad Peers (students currently abroad) and Student Activity Coordinators (students organising events for international students)
Vorsitzende der Sitzung: Jasmin Hus (International Office - Welcome Center), Lena Neureiter (International Office - Welcome Center) -
Recruiting and Employer Branding HR (meeting room)
HR
meeting room
Mandellstrasse 9, 1st floor- Attracting and sourcing qualified candidates for academic and administrative positions + Managing the full recruitment process (job postings, communication, interviews, selection)
- Ensuring a fair, transparent, and efficient hiring experience for all applicants
- Developing and implementing employer branding strategies
- Promoting TU Graz as an attractive and inclusive workplace
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Wrap up & Farewell Lunch Aula (Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor)
Aula
Rechbauerstrasse 12, 1st floor
Alte Technik Rechbauerstrasse 12 8010 GrazSitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger -
Excursion to southern Styria
This is an optional programme offer.
We will take the train to the small village of Ehrenhausen at the banks of the river Mur. From there we will do a hike through the nearby vineyards, enjoying the view from the Ottenberg. After our hike, we will refresh ourselves at a local “Buschenschank”.
Costs: 40 Euro (incl. train ride and food)
Necessary equipment: good walking shoes; if necessary rain coat and sun protection
Buschenschank: Weingut SkoffSitzungsleiter: Barbara Böttger
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