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Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Universität für Bodenkultur Wien University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna WILLKOMMEN AN DER BOKU! WELCOME TO BOKU! www.boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 1
Pictures Universität für Bodenkultur Wien During the different events of the Welcome Days, pictures will be made, which we will post on Facebook: „ESN BOKU Incomings WS 2018/19“ https://www.facebook.com/groups/962155143952833/ ?ref=bookmarks The photographs may be used in particular on social networks, BOKU websites, BOKU-related external platforms and / or in BOKU publications for the purpose of reporting on the event, photo competitions, the university and its activities and documenting life at the university over time. If you do not want a picture of yourself being posted on the website, please notify us right after this session! 26.09.2018 2
BOKU – themes and competences Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Water – Soil and terrestrial Atmosphere - Environment Living space and ecosystems landscape Managm. Development of natural the living space resources Resources and Renewable raw societal dynamics Securing nutrition materials, resources and health oriented technologies Nano sciences and technology Food – nutrition - health Biotechnology 5
Facts and Figures of BOKU Vienna Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Founded in 1872 Students: 12.500 Scientific staff: 2.000 Other staff: 400 BOKU main building: A-1180 Vienna, Gregor Mendel-Straße 33 -> Study Services 26.09.2018 6
3 campuses of BOKU Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Vienna, Türkenschanze, Tulln, 40km from Vienna Muthgasse 26.09.2018 7
Auxiliary Location Universität für Bodenkultur Wien „Alte WU“ Augasse 2-6 -> lecture rooms 26.09.2018 10
BOKU campus Tulln Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
Departments (15) ▪ Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering Universität für Bodenkultur Wien ▪ Department of Biotechnology ▪ Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment ▪ Department of Nanobiotechnology ▪ Department of Chemistry ▪ Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research ▪ Department of Food Sciences and Technology ▪ Department of Spatial-, Landscape-, and Infrastructure-Sciences ▪ Department of Economics and Social Sciences ▪ Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems ▪ Department of Structural Engineering and Natural Hazards ▪ Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences ▪ Department of Applied Plant Sciences and Plant Biotechnology ▪ Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA Tulln) ▪ Department of Applied Genetics and Cell Biology 26.09.2018 12
BOKU study programmes Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Bachelor studies (duration: 6 semesters) 1st Degree: “Bachelor of Technical Sciences” Master studies (duration: 4 semesters) a continuing programme after the bachelor study comparable to an international master’s degree 2nd Degree: “Master of Science” or “Diplom-Ingenieur” PhD studies Offered for master programme graduates Degree: “Doctor of Natural Resources and Life Sciences” or “Doctor of Socio-Economic Sciences” Further information: www.boku4you.at 26.09.2018 13
Studying at BOKU What do we offer? Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Personal atmosphere Individual supervision Active learning Design the system High practical relevance Interaction with society, politics and economy Commitment to environmental and social topics 26.09.2018 14
What is expected from you at BOKU ? Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Active Learning - Group work Self-discipline Personal responsibility (ask for information, e.g. about registration for exams!) Fulfil academic requirements No plagiarism – Do not steal ideas or texts from others! 26.09.2018 15
Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Take the Initiative! Read Listen Look Feel Ask Speak Wait 26.09.2018 16
BOKUonline – Education Management System Universität für Bodenkultur Wien http://online.boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 17
BOKUonline – Education Management System Universität für Bodenkultur Wien http://online.boku.ac.at Course registration: -> course schedule ▪ Problems with overlap -> check course type ▪ Contact teachers if necessary ▪ Look for alternative courses ▪ Make sure that you fullfill the requirements ▪ Make sure to join the first class ▪ Erasmus: change learning agreement between October 9 and 25 (upon e-mail) 26.09.2018 18
Dienstleistungseinrichtungen Service Units Universität für Bodenkultur Wien ▪ Study Services (= Registration Office) ▪ University Library / Universitätsbibliothek (UB) ▪ Central IT Services / Zentraler Informatikdienst (ZID) ▪ Austrian Students Union / Österreichische Hochschülerschaft (ÖH) ▪ Alumni Association / Alumni-Dachverband ▪ Center for International Relations / Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen (ZIB) 26.09.2018 19
Center for International Relations Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Duties and responsibilities Coordination and Information and support Information and support maintenance of of incoming- and of incoming- und international contacts outgoing students outgoing staff Support of Organisation of "Internationalisation at Information of accommodation and Home" & strategy for scholarships visiting programmes for internationalization international guests 26.09.2018 20
KEEP CALM AND LEARN LANGUAGES Universität für Bodenkultur Wien BOKU LANGUAGE COURSES Participants in class: 12–25, free elective course (2 ECTS) Costs: 130 Euro (exception: Science and Technology courses are advanced one-year courses free of costs) Contact: Dr. Veronika Decker: sprachkurse@boku.ac.at http://www.boku.ac.at/int-languages Follow us on acebook: BOKU Wien – ZIB – Sprachkurse GERMAN COURSES AT BOKU German for Beginners (A1), Thursday, 12:00-13:30 - registration on waiting list German Conversation (intermediate level), Thursday, 13:30-15:00 – registration on waiting list German for BOKU-specific subjects (B2/B2+), Tuesday, 14:30-16:00, free of costs for Erasmus-students, very few places available 26.09.2018 21
In the winter semester 2018/19 places are available in these courses*: Universität für Bodenkultur Wien ENGLISH COURSES General English Brush-up (B1+) English III (B2) English IV (B2+) ROMANCE LANGUAGES French III (A2) Italian III (A2) Spanish III (A2), Rumanian I (A1) BOKU GOES EAST Croatian I (A1), Croatian III (A2), Czech I (A1), Polish I (A1) Russian I (A1), Russian III (A2), Russian for Science & Technology (B1, one year class) Slovakian I (A1), Slovenian I (A1), Hungarian I (A1), Hungarian III (A2) 26.09.2018 22 * Courses take place with a minimum of 12 participants
Center for International Relations Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Tandem-Learning Students with You decide with different native your partner, language teach when, where and each other how you learn Registration: http://learn.boku.ac.at, 26.09.2018 – 11.10.2018 Kickoff-Meeting: 18.10, 17.00, EH05, Exnerhaus No costs! Contact: Claudia Zefferer - tandem@boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 23
"Intercultural competence – Acting effectively in an international Universität für Bodenkultur Wien environment" First time in Vienna and Austria? Uncertain of how to navigate different cultural norms and customs? -> 3 ECTS BOKUonline course number: 120999 Please register in BOKUonline by October 2! 26.09.2018 24
Center for International Relations Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen When should you come to see us? If you need: Changes of Learning Confirmation of Confirmation of Agreement – between stay – at the Arrival October 9 and 25 end of your stay! If you have any (personal) problems! 26.09.2018 25
Contact persons at ZIB Universität für Bodenkultur Wien ▪ Erasmus + Programme Countries (Incomings), ELLS Master programmes Ulrike.piringer@boku.ac.at erasmustoboku@boku.ac.at ▪ Joint Study, Ceepus jointstudy@boku.ac.at ▪ ERASMUS + Internat. Mobility, English/International Master Programmes nathalie.schwaiger@boku.ac.at ▪ International Master Programmes gudrun.reisinger@boku.ac.at ▪ Buddies, Tandem, Stammtisch: Claudia Zefferer: buddy@boku.ac.at, tandem@boku.ac.at ▪ Language Courses: Veronika Decker: sprachkurse@boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 26
ZIB Office Hours Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Monday – Friday 10:00-12:00 Wednesday (additionally) 14:00-16:00 (Lisa Maria: only We, Thu) Zentrum für Internationale Beziehungen (ZIB) Peter-Jordan-Straße 82a, A-1190 Wien Tel.: +43 1 47654-32000, Fax: +43 1 47654-32009 Please always check on the website, if consulting hours are cancelled! 26.09.2018 27
Get more information ▪ Welcome Guide & BOKUtipps: Universität für Bodenkultur Wien http://www.boku.ac.at/int-in-life-en.html http://www.boku.ac.at/int-in-boku-en.html (PDFs downloadable at the bottom of the page) ▪ Buddies & Classmates ▪ International newsletter (sent by buddy@boku.ac.at) ▪ Facebook ▪ ÖH – Austrian Student Union (ESN BOKU) ▪ Internet ▪ www.falter.at ▪ www.wien.gv.at ▪ www.wien.info ▪ www.boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 28
„Universität des Lebens“ - Life at BOKU Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Food: Relaxing: Cafeterias, TÜWI, TÜWI, Hofladen, Türkenschanzpark, Kebab,… Dachterrasse,… Celebrating: Cultural parties at TÜWI, activities: BOKU´s courtyard, BOKU-choir, dormitories,… BOKU-ball,… Sport: Stammtisch: USI (university Weekly meeting at sport institute) Polkadot (Albertgasse www.usi.at 12), Tues, 20.00 26.09.2018 29
Programme Overview Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Tuesday 25th September 2018: 10.00-12.00 Official Welcome and Introduction GROUP PICTURE AND BUFFET 13.00-14.00 Individual registration at Study Services (registration office) Register for the “Heurigen-Party” in front of GH01 - LIMITED PLACES 14.00-15.30 First steps at BOKU: Practical information about the registration (forms,…) (GH01) 26.09.2018 30
Programme Overview Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Wednesday, 26th September 2018: 10.00-13.00 BOKUonline and library introduction at BOKU (EH04, Exner house, Peter Jordanstr. 82) 15.00-17.00 Guided tour through Vienna´s city center →Meeting point: „Schwedenplatz“(Metro Station U4/U1), at the corner of Schwedenplatz and Rotenturmstraße (McDonald´s) →End of tour: „Schottentor“ (U2 Metro Station) 26.09.2018 31
Programme Overview Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Thursday, 27th September 20187: 10.00-14.45 Getting to know the „Türkenschanze“ Campus! Discovery tours in groups at BOKU including lunchbreak →Meeting point: EH05, Exnerhaus, Peter Jordanstr. 82 26.09.2018 32
Programme Overview Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Friday, 28th September 2018: 10.00-12.00 Tour around BOKU location „Muthgasse“ →Meeting point: inside metro station U4 „Heiligenstadt“, in front of the „Mann“ bakery. Tours of the following institues (register for one) Technical Laboratory Hall Water Management OR Institute of Food Technology OR Institute of Biotechnology OR Tour of the Experimental Farm Groß-Enzersdorf Visiting agricultural fields (experiments/research work) →Meeting point: U2 Station Aspernstraße, 10.00 18.00 “Heurigen” party (traditional Austrian wine tavern) € 3, including buffet and one drink Limited Places, Registration required! 26.09.2018 33
Welcome Heurigen What is a Heurigen? Universität für Bodenkultur Wien A Heurigen is a typical Austrian wine Tavern. It is a good opportunity to get to know each other & enjoy some Austrian food and wine together. When, where and how much? Time: 28th September Place: Buschenschrank Friseurmüller (Anton Herrmann) Hamaustrasse 30-32 1190 Wien Cost: 3 € (Buffet and one drink) Registration time: • 24.9., 10:00 – 12:00 in ZIB • 25.9., 13:00 – 14:00 in front of GH01 • 26.9.,12:00 – 13:00 in ZIB Limited Places! 26.09.2018 34
Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Universität für Bodenkultur Wien THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! HAVE A NICE STAY HERE AT BOKU! DANKE FÜR IHRE AUFMERKSAMKEIT! EINEN SCHÖNEN AUFENTHALT HIER AN DER BOKU! 26.09.2018 35
Departmental Coordinators Universität für Bodenkultur Wien ▪ Support you finding a supervisor for your project/thesis ▪ Support you when you have scientific questions about your courses that the teachers can not answer www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/data/H05000/H12000/Baum_2012/B- _International_Students_coming_to_BOKU/A_ERASMUS/Departmental_C oordinators_E.pdf 26.09.2018 36
Departmental Coordinators Agricultural Sciences Universität für Bodenkultur Wien • Agricultural and Food Economy (Master) Maria Wurzinger maria.wurzinger@boku.ac.at • Agricultural Biology (Master) • Agricultural Sciences (Bachelor) • Doctoral studies of Natural Resources and Life Sciences • Doctoral studies of Social and Economic Sciences • Equine Sciences (VUW) (Master) • Livestock Sciences (Master) • Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology (AgrEco-Organic) Birgit Fürst-Waltl birgit.fuerst-waltl@boku.ac.at • Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology (EUR-Organic) • Phytomedicine (Master) • Plant Sciences (Master) • Sustainability in Agriculture, Food Production and Food Technology in the Danube Region 26.09.2018 37
Departmental Coordinators Horticultural Sciences Anna Keutgen Universität für Bodenkultur Wien anna.keutgen@boku.ac.at • Horticultural Sciences (Master) Amal Aryan amal.aryan@boku.ac.at Viticulture, Enology and Wine Economics Astrid Forneck astrid.forneck@boku.ac.at • Viticulture, Enology and Wine Economics (Bachelor/Master) Ulrike Anhalt ulrike.anhalt@boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 38
Departmental Coordinators Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Gabor Meszaros Animal Breeding and Genetics gabor.meszaros@boku.ac.at • European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EM- ABG) Johann Sölkner johann.soelkner@boku.ac.at Landscape Architechture and Planning Alexandra Jiricka alexandra.jiricka@boku.ac.at • Landscape Architechture and Planning (Bachelor/Master) Doris Damyanovic doris.damyanovic@boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 39
Departmental Coordinators Forestry Georg Gratzer • Forestry (Bachelor/Master) Universität für Bodenkultur Wien georg.gratzer@boku.ac.at • Mountain Forestry (Master) • Mountain Risk Engineering (Master) Raphael Thomas Klumpp raphael.klumpp@boku.ac.at • MSc European Forestry • Wildlife Ecology and Management (Master) Wolfgang Gindl-Altmutter Wood Technology wolfgang.gindl- altmutter@boku.ac.at • Wood and Fibre Technology (Bachelor) • Woodtechnology und Management (Master) Alfred Teischinger alfred.teischinger@boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 40
Departmental Coordinators Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Material Science Andreas Gronauer • Material and Energetic Exploitation of Renewable Raw Materials andreas.gronauer@boku.ac.at (NAWARO) (Master) 26.09.2018 41
Departmental Coordinators Food Sciences and Biotechnolgy Clemens Karl Peterbauer Universität für Bodenkultur Wien clemens.peterbauer@boku.ac.at • Biomolecular Technology of Proteins • Biotechnology (Master) Gerald Striedner • International Graduate School in Nanobiotechnology gerald.striedner@boku.ac.at • Food Sciences and Bio Technology (Bachelor/Master) Safety in the Food Chain Gerhard Schleining gerhard.schleining@boku.ac.atv • Safety in the Food Chain (Master) 26.09.2018 42
Departmental Coordinators Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Environment and Bio-Resources Management Ralf Nordbeck ralf.nordbeck@boku.ac.at • Environment and Bio-Resources Management (Bachelor/Master) Environmental Engineering Reinhard Nolz Reinhard.nolz@boku.ac.at • Environmental Engineering (Bachelor/Master) Peter Cepuder • Water Management and Environmental Engineering (Master) Peter.cepuder@boku.ac. at 26.09.2018 43
Departmental Coordinators Applied Limnology Wolfram Graf wolfram.graf@boku.ac.at • Applied Limnology Universität für Bodenkultur Wien Walter Wenzel Walter.wenzel@boku.ac.at Natural Resources Management • Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering (Master) Markus Puschenreiter Environmental Sciences Markus.puschenreiter@boku.ac.at • Environmental Sciences, Soil, Water and Biodiversity (ENVEURO) (Master) Maria Fürhacker Maria.fuerhacker@boku.ac.at 26.09.2018 44
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