Viktoria Weber: New Rector of the University of further training Krems from 2025

Viktoria Weber: New Rector of the University of further training Krems from 2025

As part of a meeting of the University Council of the University of Krems on October 15, 2024, Viktoria Weber was unanimously elected as the new rector. Your term of office begins in August 2025 and will be four years old. The election followed an international application process in which a total of 13 candidates took part. Weber prevailed from a proposal from the Senate as a first -time one. She succeeds Friedrich Faulhammer, who announced that he would not run for a fourth term.

Viktoria Weber brings a comprehensive academic and administrative experience. At the moment she is a university professor of medical biochemistry as well as vice -preserator for research and sustainable development at the University of Krems. She is also head of the Department of Biomedical Research and has held various positions within the university since 1999. Your skills in management and science are documented by participating in numerous high -quality committees.

experience and commitment

Your versatile achievements include a prominent role in the forum research of the Austrian university conference (Uniko) as well as participation positions in the board of the Complexity Science Hub Vienna and on the supervisory board of the Vienna Biocenter Core Facilities. In addition, it is active in the FWF delegate assembly and in the accompanying committee for research infrastructure development.

Weber has not only gained national, but also international experience and plays an active role in various scientific associations. At the moment she has the scientific advisory board of the Austrian Research Foundation and is President of the Austrian Society for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology. Your assessments form essential impulses for the further development of research and teaching.

Since her employment at the University of Krems, Weber has been significantly involved in the development of innovative therapies. These include their function as head of the CD laboratory for innovative therapy approaches in sepsis. Your leadership experience is deeply rooted and includes a long list of responsible positions, including your role as vice -preserator since 2010.

The choice of Viktoria Weber as the new rector is not only a strategic step for the university, but also a sign of an advanced and integrative view that is reflected in her previous career. It will remain a key figure in the academic landscape of Austria and further shape the direction of the institution. More information about your choice can be found here .