Dear TUesday Lounge Visitors,

We are pleased to inform you that the TUesday Lounge will reopen in December 2024. Join us for inspiring discussions and captivating topics:

December 3. How well does TU Wien prepare its students for working life? at 5:30 pm

University years are a formative phase of life, where students not only acquire technical knowledge but also lay the foundations for their professional futures and personal growth. But how well does TU Wien actually prepare its students for the diverse challenges of professional life?

In this panel discussion, alumni will reflect on how TU Wien prepares students for their careers and life beyond graduation. Drawing from their own resumes, the discussion will highlight the strengths of the education provided and explore areas with potential for improvement.

Organized in collaboration with TUW Alumni, this event aims to bring together a variety of perspectives and valuable real-world experiences, inspiring new ideas for the continued development of TU Wien’s educational programs.

Guests - Alumae et Alumni: 

• DI Anne Altmeyer
• DI Dr. Tarik Berrada MSc, BSc
• DI Tobias Berger BSc
• Benedikt Hansa MSc, BSc
• Katharina Knezevic PhD, MSc, BSc
• Mag. DI Dr. Andreas Thöni     

Moderation: 

Silke Cubert, Head of the TU Wien Alumni Club

Gerhard Schütz, Biophysics

The language used for the panel discussion will be German, but attendees are welcome to ask questions in English.

The Lounge Talk will take place in the TUesday Lounge (Arnold Schmidt Room, formerly Kontaktraum, Gußhausstraße 27, 6th floor) at 5:30 pm. The lounge opens at 5 pm, and small snacks and drinks will be available.
 
We look forward to a fruitful exchange of ideas!

Your TU Vision Team

17.12 - Cultural Heritage: Shaping Contemporary Architecture at 5:30 pm

Heritage is a dynamic process that gives both the tangible and intangible cultures of the past a place in the present and future. But how do different institutions, especially universities, engage with the significance of this heritage? And how do contemporary architects – consciously or unconsciously – integrate heritage into their creative processes? These questions open up exciting and diverse perspectives worldwide.
The integration of heritage into contemporary architecture is a multifaceted field of research. It requires engagement with historical contexts, cultural identity, and innovative design approaches. Successful architectural firms often address these challenges in unique ways.
In our Lounge discussion, we aim to explore various approaches together with experts from architecture, art, culture, and science. Through scientifically grounded lectures and concrete case studies from Austria and the Middle East, we will examine how heritage is addressed in different cultural and geographical contexts.
We warmly invite you to join this interdisciplinary exchange, offering both theoretical insights and practical perspectives.

Guests and contributions

Caroline Jaeger-Klein, opens an external URL in a new window, Faculty of Architecture and Planning

ICOMOS – 60 years of collaboration in cultural heritage and architecture

Fabian Kahr,, opens an external URL in a new window querkraft (www.querkraft.at, opens an external URL in a new window)

In Dialogue with Tradition

Alireza Taghaboni,, opens an external URL in a new window Next office (Next Office | Studio of Architectural Research and Design, opens an external URL in a new window)

Dejà vu - an Approach to the Heritage

Moderation:

Negar Hakim, opens an external URL in a new window, Faculty of Architecture and Planning

Ian Banerjee, opens an external URL in a new window

The language used for the panel discussion will be English, but attendees are welcome to ask questions in German.

The Lounge Talk will take place in the TUesday Lounge (Arnold Schmidt Room, formerly Kontaktraum, Gußhausstraße 27, 6th floor) at 5:30 pm. The lounge opens at 5 pm, and small snacks and drinks will be available.
 
We look forward to a fruitful exchange of ideas!

Your TU Vision Team

14.01 -  TU Wien and the World – In Conversation with Jens Schneider

28.01 - Go Global: Perspectives on TU Wien’s Philanthropic Initiatives