Erasmus+ @UAS Technikum Wien
UAS Technikum Wien was once again honoured with the Erasmus+ Award in 2023. The UAS Technikum Wien received this award for the last time in 2018.
In addition, Stefan Litzenberger was selected from a large number of applications as Erasmus+ Ambassador in the field of higher education in 2024.
ERASMUS+ AMBASSADOR HIGHER EDUCATION 2024
Every year, the Austrian National Agency Erasmus+ nominates mobility projects with outstanding quality and particularly committed project management in the Austrian education sector. The award is given to organisations that participate in the Erasmus+ programme with mobility projects and achieve a particularly sustainable positive impact on the participants, their organisation and beyond through the implementation of these projects. The Erasmus+ Award is presented to three organisations per programme area (vocational education and training, adult education, higher education, youth, school education).
Green Erasmus+
In line with the European Green Deal, the program will encourage participants to use low-carbon transport as an alternative to flying. Erasmus+ funding will also be used to build knowledge and understanding of sustainability and climate action.
Sustainability and green mobility are among the most important issues of our time. In the following you will find information on how to make your stay abroad more environmentally friendly:
In general:
- Avoid air travel whenever possible.
- With good planning, travel by more environmentally friendly means of transport (train, bus, …) is often no longer a problem.
- Take documents (such as agendas, contracts, presentations, …) with you digitally. This saves printing costs and reduces the weight of your luggage.
- Plan journeys one after the other so that you don’t have to cover distances several times.
For air travel:
- Book direct flights – A large part of the emissions are caused during take-off and landing.
- Use an airline that offsets its CO2 emissions or offers the opportunity to do so directly.
- Have your tickets ready digitally instead of printing them out.
- Make sure you have little and light luggage. The heavier the aircraft, the more CO2 emissions are generated.
On site:
- Use public transportation instead of taxis and rental cars
- Look for accommodation near the venue
- Consume regional and seasonal food and drinks
- Rely on hybrid or electric cars for car rental
Inclusive Erasmus+
Erasmus+ promotes equity, inclusion, and diversity in all program actions. Focus is put on institutions and people with fewer opportunities – those who face barriers in terms of a participation in European projects. Their access to the program should be facilitated. Regardless of their cultural, social, and economic background or any existing barriers to mobility, all people should be given the opportunity to participate in Erasmus+. Institutions are encouraged to plan their projects and activities with an inclusive approach so that they are open to as many people as possible.
Digital Erasmus+
In line with the priorities of the Action Plan, the Program will promote high-quality digital learning. Participation in Erasmus+ will be possible in all program areas in the form of blended learning. The Erasmus+ process will be digitalized and simplified for participants, in particular through the European Student Card Initiative in higher education and a revised IT architecture for beneficiaries.
