The first woman as rector: Ada Pellert heads the University of Klagenfurt!

The first woman as rector: Ada Pellert heads the University of Klagenfurt!

The Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt is experiencing a historical moment: Ada Pellert was the first woman to be the rector. In an interview with the "Krone", Pellert explained, who has an impressive career in various university positions that equality means to offer both women and men. "It took 54 years for a woman to take on this role at the University of Klagenfurt," Pellert remarked and referred to the challenges and the need to catch up in the university world.

The election was made according to an international selection process, which was supported by the University Council and a personnel consultancy. The University Council was involved at all levels of the process and unanimously selected Pellert in a secret coordination. Their concept led to the conviction that it can expand the university in its organization and visibility while she referred to her extensive international experience and skills in organizational development. As krone.at , Pellert will take office on December 1, 2024 and continue the meritorious work of its predecessor Oliver Vitouch.

new ways at the University of Klagenfurt

In the application phase for the position, a total of eight applications were received, from which five candidates were invited to Hearings in January 2024. The process was quick and efficient, so that the decision dates could be brought forward, such as mein-klagenfurt.at . Pellert's goal is to make the university visible both nationally and internationally and to make further progress through quality in research and teaching. It emphasizes the importance of partnerships and interdisciplinary exchange to strengthen dialogue with society.