A new wind at the Linz University of Art: Hütter leads uniko into new times!

A new wind at the Linz University of Art: Hütter leads uniko into new times!

A major change at the top of higher education in Austria is imminent: As of October 1, 2023, the Rectorate of the Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS) under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hendrik Lehnert hands over the business to the two vice-rectors Martin Weichbold and Nicola Hüsing while they start looking for a new rector. At its meeting on October 2, 2023, the University Council praised Lehnert's extraordinary achievements, especially during the pandemic, and the structural reforms that led to the improvement of the university's international visibility and rankings, such as plus.ac.at reported.

Meanwhile, a significant change took place at the top of the universities: MMag. Christine Hütter was elected as the new president of the University Conference (uniko). The 52-year-old comes from Ried im Innkreis and has an impressive career that took her from her work in legal affairs at the University of Linz to the position of rector of the Linz University of Art. Her commitment as Vice Rector for Human Resources, Diversity and IT at the University of Linz and her interim role as Rector at the Mozarteum support her qualifications for the new position orf.at reported. The election of Hütter is seen as a step towards further advancing the presence and content orientation of universities in Austria.

In these dynamic times, Austria's academic landscape will be decisively shaped by the upcoming changes in leadership. The expertise and range of experience of the new management duo at PLUS as well as Hütter's innovative approach as uniko president are promising and can be followed with excitement.