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From March 17-21, 2025 Vienna became a living laboratory for urban development and tourism as FHWien der WKW hosted the Erasmus Blended Intensive Program (BIP) "Caring for the City: Placemaking in the interplay of urban development and tourism." This innovative week-long event brought together students and experts from across Europe to explore sustainable urban planning and visitor economy strategies in… […]Read more on Caring for the City: International students conducted research at the interface between urban development and tourism

In E&W - Austria's insider magazine for the electrical industry - Sebastian Eschenbach, Head of the Department of Digital Economy, talks about the current state of artificial intelligence and the potential applications in small and medium-sized enterprises and where SMEs can achieve the greatest leverage for themselves with AI. […]Read more on AI brings “new dynamics” to the economy

In times of a shortage of skilled employees, companies are faced with the question of how they can motivate young talents from Generation Z with a long-term perspective. A recent study by FHWien der WKW, which was published in the current issue of “Personal Manager” - the magazine for Human Resources - shows that financial incentives play a lesser role… […]Read more on More than salary: What really motivates Generation Z on the job

AI promises big gains for businesses, but family-owned firms are cautious to embrace it. A new study by Maija Worek from our study program Management & Entrepreneurship explores the challenges these companies face when adopting AI, and what they can do to overcome them. […]Read more on The Hidden Hurdles of AI: Why Family Businesses Struggle to Keep Up

Digitalization is changing controlling. Business analytics enables more efficient processes and data-supported decisions. But what does this mean for the role of controllers? A recent study by the Competence Center for Business Controlling & Accounting at FHWien der WKW shows which skills will be in demand in the future. […]Read more on Business Analytics in controlling: New requirements for specialists

On January 17, 2025, the final event of the “Shaping Urban Futures” initiative took place as part of the European Forum Alpbach (EFA) in Vienna. The event marked the culmination of a three-year project cycle and celebrated the successes of EFA 24, which was dedicated to promoting sustainable urban development. […]Read more on Cities as drivers of innovation: Anna-Vera Deinhammer leads the Shaping Urban Futures Closing Event of EFA2024

The Austrian tourism industry continues to suffer from a shortage of skilled employees. A study by the Tourism & Hospitality Management study programs at FHWien der WKW shows that specific initiatives can help to retain graduates in the industry and companies while they are still studying. In particular, practical relevance and good support when starting a career play a decisive… […]Read more on Good supervision, better chances: How companies can secure talent in tourism

In the recently published book "Circular Economy in Sustainable Supply Chains", Walter Mayrhofer and Gerald Schneikart from the Institute for Digital Transformation and Strategy (IDS), together with Nils Kruse and Melanie Rainer, present findings from the ReKEP research project, from which not only the logistics industry can benefit. […]Read more on Circular Transformation – Sustainable Transportation

In Vienna's first district, worlds collide on a daily basis: 16,000 residents, 250,000 visitors and 110,000 employees share the limited public space. How can this balancing act between tourism, everyday working life and quality of life be mastered in the future? The research project ‘Learning Journey - Innere Stadt’, led by endowed chair Cornelia Dlabaja at FHWien der WKW, is… […]Read more on Learning Journey – Walking through the city center

A preliminary study by Steffi Bärmann from the Study Program Human Resources & Organization examines the balance between opportunity and skepticism in AI-supported Human Resources Development (HRD). […]Read more on Can you trust AI with your career? A look at artificial intelligence in human resources development