New wind at the Kunstuni Linz: Hütter leads Uniko into new times!

New wind at the Kunstuni Linz: Hütter leads Uniko into new times!

A big change at the top of university education in Austria is imminent: With the deadline October 1, 2023, the rectorate of the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (plus) led by Prof. Dr. Dr. H.C. Hendrik Lehnert the shops to the two vice -references Martin Weichbold and Nicola Hüsing, while you are looking for a new rector. In its meeting on October 2, 2023, the University Council praised the extraordinary achievements of Lehnert, especially during pandemic, and the structural reforms that led to improving international visibility and the university's rankings, such as Plus.ac.at reported .

there was a significant change at the head of the universities: MMAG. Christine Hütter was elected as the new president of the university conference (Uniko). The 52-year-old comes from Ried in the Innkreis and brings an impressive career, which she led from her work in the field of legal matters at the University of Linz to the rector of the Linz Art University. Her commitment as Vice Rector for Personnel, Diversity and IT at the University of Linz and her interim role as rector at the Mozarteum support her qualification for the new office, such as orf.at reported . The choice of Hütter is seen as a step to further advance the presence and the content of the universities in Austria.

In these dynamic times, the academic landscape of Austria is decisively shaped by the upcoming changes in leadership. The expertise and the horizon of experience of the new leadership duo on the Plus and the innovative approach of Hütter as a unico president are promising and may be pursued with excitement.