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Solmaz Farhang, Alumna of the Department of Art & Science at the University of Applied Arts, has been awarded the Styria Artist in Residency scholarship by land Steiermark and Forum Stadtpark Graz. The Residency will take place 1 August – 30 September 2026. 

In a world dominated by consumerism and capital, many residents of Matzleinsdorf have no time, money, or space left to meet up in their neighborhood, build connections there, or enjoy any consumption. This exacerbates social inequality and weakens community cohesion. Given that one in two people in Austria admits to financial worries, we need ideas that go beyond charity and make it possible for everyone to celebrate the everyday. Inspired by the emancipatory concepts of “Red Vienna” – such as the “Volksküche” [people’s kitchen] or the “Einküchenhaus” [one-kitchen house] – the project by students from the Department of Social Design, under the direction of Brigitte Felderer aims to address current problems with this project. 

The hearings will take place on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026.

How can museums change society? What consequences can curatorial actions have?

The /ecm study programme for exhibition theory and practice at the University of Applied Arts Vienna is a two-year postgraduate course that provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in the expanded field of museums and exhibitions. In collaborative processes, we experiment with different methods of curatorial research, theory and practice. Thus, discourses, ruptures, and horizons emerge that challenge the canon, occupy exhibition spaces and the public sphere, and seek not only to digitise museums and collections but above all to democratise them.

Während Gemälde Jahrhunderte überdauern, altern digitale Werke schnell. Hardware wird nicht mehr hergestellt, Programmiersprachen veralten oder Server gehen offline. Das Institut für Konservierung und Restaurierung an der Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien entwickelt im neuen Studiengang Software Conservation Methoden, um Indie Computerspiele aus Österreich zu sammeln und zu erhalten. In Kooperation mit dem SoftwareLAB des Technischen Museums Wien wird so sichergestellt, dass die Games auch in Zukunft spielbar sind.

On 3 July, the graduates of the 2026 summer semester celebrated their graduation and doctoral degrees in the atrium of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Following a welcome speech by Rector Ulrike Kuch, alumna Miriam Unterthiner (Institute of Language Arts) delivered the keynote address. Musical performances were provided by Milde Sorte (featuring Schleuse, REX69 and Stumpi). The University of Applied Arts Vienna joins its alums in celebrating this occasion and wishes them all the very best for the future!

During the summer holidays 2026, the library is open from Monday to Friday at the following times:

• 6 – 31 July, 10 am – 4 pm
• 1 – 31 August closed
• 1 – 30 September, 10 am – 4 pm

The Mensa, the Cafeteria and the Café Exchange are closed from 1 till 30 August 2026.

In collaboration with Austria’s art universities, Ö1 is once again seeking talented young artists this year. The scholarship, worth 10,000 euros, is being awarded for the 19th time this year.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Başak Şenova (Department of Institute of Studies in Art and Art Education at the University of Applied Arts Vienna), who, together with Johan Thom (University of Pretoria), has been awarded an Africa-UniNet grant for the research project Thinking Soil & Water. The project will run from September 2026 to September 2028.