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Lifelong learning – from “having to” to “wanting to”

August 11, 2022

Academic further education alongside your job? That requires a great deal of willpower and stamina. But the advantages are obvious and soon even possible to recognize in the bank account. We summarize the findings of a study and pack them into a short plea for lifelong learning. […]Read more on Lifelong learning – from “having to” to “wanting to”

New publication: “How to shape the future responsibly?”

August 10, 2022

The current anthology of the Springer book series „Research & Practice at FHWien der WKW“ presents 17 contributions of the Research Forum for Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences 2021, which illuminates the topic "Shaping the Future Responsibly" from different perspectives. […]Read more on New publication: “How to shape the future responsibly?”

See, click, buy – a close look at impulse buying in online retailing

August 2, 2022

Melanie Karlinger graduated from FHWien der WKW with a Master's degree in Marketing & Sales Management. In her thesis, which was awarded second place by edcom, she investigates the factors influencing impulsive buying behavior in online food retailing. […]Read more on See, click, buy – a close look at impulse buying in online retailing

“The future of automotive”: exciting practical project with Deloitte Digital

July 26, 2022

In collaboration with Deloitte Digital, students from the 4th semester of the Bachelor's program in Digital Business designed and implemented technical solutions that will help car manufacturers improve customer experience and brand awareness. […]Read more on “The future of automotive”: exciting practical project with Deloitte Digital

CCBE at the 55th IATEFL Conference in Belfast

July 22, 2022

Simon Lehrner and Matthew Urmston from our Competence Center for Business English were proud to recently present at the most important annual conference in Europe for English instructors. They attended the 55th International  IATEFL Conference and Exhibition in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where they held a presentation entitled “Designing engagement: A case study for playful remote […]Read more on CCBE at the 55th IATEFL Conference in Belfast

FHWien der WKW and Austrian Airlines take off

July 18, 2022

The students of the Bachelor's program in Digital Business completed an exciting practical project with Austrian Airlines. […]Read more on FHWien der WKW and Austrian Airlines take off

Orgachines?! – Algorithms, AI & Organization at the EGOS Colloquium in Vienna

July 18, 2022

As part of the leading conference on organizational research, researchers from IDS at FHWien der WKW, TU Wien and FU Berlin invited to discuss the question: What impact do algorithms and AI technologies have on decision-making processes in organizations? […]Read more on Orgachines?! – Algorithms, AI & Organization at the EGOS Colloquium in Vienna

Support for companies in the transition to more sustainability

July 14, 2022

Companies are increasingly required to act in a socially and ecologically sustainable manner. The City of Vienna Competence Team “Change for Corporate Sustainability” supports Austrian companies with the research project “Transformation for Sustainability” in their strategic transformation towards sustainability and supports sustainability-oriented innovation. The competence team is funded by the City of Vienna and is based at the Institute for… […]Read more on Support for companies in the transition to more sustainability

Human Rights Responsibility of Businesses in China – Podcast with Alicia Hennig

July 13, 2022

Especially the region of Xinjiang in the northwest of the P.R. China is known for systematic human rights violations. Alicia Hennig from the International University Institute Zittau (TU Dresden) talked about her current research and her personal approach to this topic with Radio Radieschen. […]Read more on Human Rights Responsibility of Businesses in China – Podcast with Alicia Hennig

Corporate Communication students blowing minds with product launch campaigns for Proctor & Gamble

July 12, 2022

Students from the English-taught Bachelor's program in Corporate Communication at FHWien der WKW created emotionally charged launch campaigns for the new Oral-B iO electric toothbrush. […]Read more on Corporate Communication students blowing minds with product launch campaigns for Proctor & Gamble