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Exploring digital business models with a focus on AI
The development of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality will change the business world in a fundamental way.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
WU is committed to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it offers various programs and services that address these topics.
WU again awarded the BGF seal of approval
On March 16, 2023, WU was again awarded a three-year BGF seal of approval for occupational health promotion for the period 2023–2025.
International Women’s Day: Spotlight on WU’s women pioneers
For WU, International Women’s Day is always an opportunity to turn the spotlight on pioneering women from business and economics.
Gender equality in the spotlight
Providing equal opportunities for women and men is already common practice on several levels at WU. The number of male and female WU students and graduates is roughly the same and WU’s initiatives promote female talent.
WU professor nominated to OeNB General Council
Austrian Finance Minister Brunner has nominated Sigrid Stagl, head of WU’s Institute for Ecological Economics, to the OeNB General Council.
2023 Industriemagazin Ranking: WU Executive Academy # 1
For the 3rd year in a row, the WU Executive Academy took the lead in this year’s Industriemagazin continuous education ranking.
At WU, We Live and Breathe Internationality
Open-mindedness has many facets: Exchange programs, scholarships, advisory boards to set new impulses for WU’s international orientation.
WU's interactive gender equality report awarded
In the jury's view, WU's digital gender equality report is "a big success" in diversity management.
European Business School Ranking 2022: WU ranked 43rd
In the most recent Financial Times European Business School Ranking, WU was placed 43rd out of 95 leading European business schools.
FT Ranking: Global Executive MBA achieves top ranking
The Global Executive MBA of the WU Executive Academy is ranked 39th in the current Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking.
Universities warn: it's all or nothing
The explosion in costs for energy, rents and staff is tearing a huge hole in the universities' budgets.