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During an Advent service held by the University Parish/KHG at the Kollegienkirche, the members of the Mozarteum uniChor, conducted by Jörn Andresen, not only provided musical reflection but sent a powerful message of solidarity: a total of €1,453 was raised for the AAI Relief Fund for international students in need. The amount was officially handed over to the Afro-Asian Institute (AAI) Salzburg on 10th March 2026.

Christian Thielemann will kick off his teaching career as a university professor of orchestral conducting at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg with an inaugural concert on 10 October in Salzburg Cathedral. A conversation about passing on experience, serenity – and why young musicians should take their time.

A defining eight-year period at the Mozarteum University Salzburg comes to an end on 31 March 2026 with the conclusion of the current rectorate’s term of office, under the leadership of Rector Elisabeth Gutjahr. In recognition of her service, she has been awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria. Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Mario Kostal is to retire, while Vice Rector for Resources Anastasia Weinberger will continue to contribute to the Austrian higher education sector as Technical Committee Chair for Sailing at the International University Sports Federation. Hannfried Lucke has been re-appointed as Vice Rector for Art.

Over 100 former students and faculty from various cohorts will return to their alma mater on May 5 & 6. The reunion will take place at the ORFF Institute with live music and offers opportunities for info, experience and material exchange, singing and dancing together, open workshops and most importantly, seeing familiar faces again. Even those on short notice are welcome!

In a cross-generational project, the students of the Orff Institute developed a lively network of shared experiences together with students and teachers of the elementary school Aigen, the association Orchesterprojekt, the percussionist Gerhard Laber, the composer Angelà Tröndle, and the dancers Martha Prosser and Alexandra Eibner.

Save the date: The International Summer Course is in preparation and will take place in Salzburg from July 5-11, 2026.

Senior Lecturer and Collaborative Pianist / Teacher of Piano

Organisation … Home About us Organisation Arbitration Committee Arbitration Committee The duties of the Arbitration Committee include mediating in disputes between members of the University. In fulfilling its tasks, the arbitration committee works towards reaching an agreement between the parties involved. Pursuant to § 43 UG, all bodies and members of the university are obliged to provide the members of the arbitration committee with information on the matter and to participate in contact discussions. Contact klaudia.gruendl@moz.ac.at 0664 222 56 59 The members of the arbitration committee shall not be bound by any instructions or orders in the exercise of this function. Matters subject to legal proceedings and performance appraisals do not fall within the competence of the Arbitration Committee. It is therefore not called upon to intervene, for example, in matters of university law (according to the UG 2002 and the statutes of the Mozarteum University), habilitation or service law proceedings. Furthermore, the Arbitration Committee is tasked with adjudicating on complaints of the Working Group for Equal Treatment Issues regarding discrimination on the basis of gender by the decision of a university body. If no agreement can be reached between the parties involved, the Arbitration Committee shall decide in certain cases (establishment, substantial change or termination of an employment or training relationship) by means of an official decision. The legal opinion of the arbitration committee is binding on the university body responsible for the personnel decision; however, both the equal opportunities working group and the university body concerned can lodge an appeal against the decision with the Administrative Court. The contact point for applications to the Arbitration Committee is the office of the Arbitration Committee (Schrannengasse 10a). Applications must be submitted in writing and must contain detailed reasons. Students can obtain support and advice on formulating their request and filing an application from the legal department of the Students' Union. Chair: Mag.a Gertraud Steinkogler-Wurzinger Deputy Chair: Dr. Thomas Bodmer Other members: Mag.a iur. Johanna Fellinger Dr.iur Helmut Hüttinger Albert Weilguny Mag.a Alexandra Schmidt Substitute members: A.o. Univ.-Prof. i.R. Dr. iur. Gerhard Pirklbauer Mag.a Hildegard Schreckeis-Nägele Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Monika Oebelsberger Univ.-Prof. Dr. John Thomasson Dr. Martin Gaisberger Dr.in Ursula Maier-Rabler

Organisation … Home About us Organisation Inclusion & Diversity Task Force Inclusion & Diversity Task Force © Philipp Freund Skip page navigation Overview Objectives Areas of responsibility Members Return to slider start In what areas of university life are we called upon to treat others not only with tolerance and respect, but also with mindfulness? What role does social justice play in our collaborative work? What measures are needed to achieve equality of opportunity? Where are further steps needed on the path to comprehensive accessibility? How can we promote the acquisition of theoretical and practical skills for inclusive and diversity-conscious working? ContactClaudia Haitzmann (Chair)Disability Officerclaudia.haitzmann@moz.ac.at+43 676 88122 337 Erik Esterbauer (Chair)erik.esterbauer@moz.ac.at+43 676 88122 607  These questions underpin the work of the task force on Inclusion and Diversity, which was established in 2018. The group comprises volunteer members from the academic and research communities, the administration and the student body.  Objectives The aim of the task force is to raise awareness of and provide a platform for issues relating to inclusion and diversity. It also highlights disadvantages arising from health problems, financial hardship and various forms of discrimination, and develops strategies to address these issues in consultation with the Rector’s Office, the heads of individual departments and institutes, as well as administrative departments and units. Areas of responsibility Drafting of inclusion and diversity-related strategies with a view to embedding them in governance instruments such as development plans, guidelines, etc. Advising curriculum committees and department or institute heads on the development of new curricula and inclusion- and diversity-related teaching content Developing strategies for addressing disability in teaching Initiatives to create an environment at the Mozarteum University that is as barrier-free as possible Networking and cooperation with the relevant departments of other universities and higher education institutions in Salzburg, as well as relevant institutions in the city and province of Salzburg Raising awareness of successful coexistence among diverse individuals, e.g. through training events for staff Initiatives to increase the proportion of disadvantaged employees Collection and development of best practice examples of successful coexistence among diverse groups in artistic activities, academic contributions and discussion forums Organisation of action days for members of higher education institutions in Salzburg and an interested public, e.g. through the planning and implementation of the inter-university Day for Inclusion and Diversity (INDI Day) Development and implementation of a welcoming culture for suitable prospective students Further development of awareness and sensitivity across the entire university regarding specific Members Skip slider Claudia Haitzmann Claudia Haitzmann Info Service Library / Disability Officer Employee Support for people with disabilities Erik Esterbauer Erik Esterbauer Associate Professor of Elemental Music and Dance Education / Movement Education Faculty BR 1 Maria Elisabetta Borriello Maria Elisabetta Borriello Senior Artist / DTT Education Faculty Anja Burow Anja Burow Students' Union (ÖH) Secretary ÖH Mozarteum Cornel Gabriel Crisan Cornel Gabriel Crisan Technical Facility Management & Occupational Health Service Employee Support for people with disabilities Corina Forthuber Corina Forthuber Univ.-Prof. of Design & Technology Deputy Department Head Faculty Jan Guido Grünwald Jan Guido Grünwald Univ.-Prof. of Art Didactics / Representative for the study of art and craft education in Innsbruck Head of Institute Faculty Stephan Guggenberger Stephan Guggenberger Head of Buildings & Technology / Representative for accessibility Service department management Employee Robert Holzner Robert Holzner Staff Management Staff Unit BR 2 Maria Kalleitner-Huber Maria Kalleitner-Huber Head of Sustainability / Sustainability Officer / Waste Officer / Deputy Project Manager, Co-CreART Service department management Employee Mirjam Elisabeth Leitner Mirjam Elisabeth Leitner Senior Lecturer Faculty Eckart Moser Eckart Moser Head of Academic Administration Service department management Employee AKG Birke Sturm Birke Sturm Ass.-Prof. of Art Pedagogy / Art and Visual Practise Faculty Barbara Tischitz Barbara Tischitz Senior Lecturer Faculty AKG Dustin Arnold Waskow Dustin Arnold Waskow 2. Deputy Chair of the ÖH Senate ÖH Mozarteum Jump to slider start

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Organisation … Home About us Organisation Equal Opportunities Task Force Equal Opportunities Task Force © Arbeit von Ella Hölldampf / Foto: Michael Klimt Skip page navigation Overview Kontakt Return to slider start The Equal Opportunities Task Force is a collegial body established by the Senate in accordance with the Universities Act 2002. Its duties and rights arising from the legal basis of the Universities Act and the Federal Equal Treatment Act are exercised by the individual Task Force members or by the Task Force as a body. ChairRobert Schröterrobert.schroeter@moz.ac.at  OfficeDaniela Leitner+43 676 88122 436akg@moz.ac.at Aims The chief objectives of the task force are as follows: Creating a positive, appreciative and non-discriminatory working environment Conducting fair and transparent recruitment procedures Promiting equality between women and men Implementation of the women's advancement plan in cooperation with the Institute for Equality and Gender Studies Use of gender-sensitive language Measures The objectives listed above determine the work to be carried out by the task force Raising awareness to promote a positive working environment. Intervene against discriminatory actions and behaviour based on gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation. Working towards gender-equitable use of language. Confidential counselling in cases of sexual and other harassment. Mediation in cases of unequal pay. Exercising rights to information, participation and monitoring rights in staffing, admission and appointment procedures. Reviewing the gender split in the composition of university collegial bodies, in accordance with legal requirements. Collaboration in the implementation of gender equality measures and participation in the development of new strategies to reconcile university work and family life. Networking with internal and inter-university institutions. Use of further training offers on the essential concerns of the areas of responsibility. Links & Downloads Equal Opportunities Task Force - Information leaflet Information on dealing with sexual harassment: Booklet „Grenzen erkennen – benennen – setzen“ Download as PDF Statues - Task Force for Equal Opportunities Statutes - Equality Plan Statutes - Advancement of Women Code of Conduct Guidelines for the use of gender and diversity-sensitive language Members Skip slider Eung-Gu Kim Eung-Gu Kim Univ.-Prof. of Piano Department Head Faculty AKG Andreas Bernhofer Andreas Bernhofer Univ.-Prof. of Music Pedagogy/Music Didactics Deputy Department Head Faculty AKG BR 1 Curriculum Committee Katharina Rössner Katharina Rössner Univ.-Prof. for Voice and Vocal Pedagogy (Music Education) Deputy Department Head Faculty AKG Julia Wieneke Julia Wieneke Professor of Music Education / Deputy Chair of the Curriculum Committee for Teacher Training & Academic Doctorate Deputy Department Head Curriculum Committee Faculty AKG Wolfgang Gratzer Wolfgang Gratzer A.o. Univ.-Prof. of Musicology Faculty Curriculum Committee AKG Eckart Moser Eckart Moser Head of Academic Administration Service department management Employee AKG Magdalena Elisabeth Croll Magdalena Elisabeth Croll Senior Artist in the Artistic Administration Office Faculty Employee AKG Rosemarie Demelmair Rosemarie Demelmair Univ.-Ass. for Music Education Faculty AKG Gunda Gruber Gunda Gruber Senior Lecturer in Painting / Art and Visual Practise Faculty AKG Sarah Haslinger Sarah Haslinger Senior Scientist Faculty Employee BR 1 AKG Frank Max Müller Frank Max Müller Senior Lecturer in Dramaturgy Faculty AKG Robert Schröter Robert Schröter Senior Lecturer Faculty AKG Marion Spingler Marion Spingler Teacher of Voice Faculty AKG Barbara Tischitz Barbara Tischitz Senior Lecturer Faculty AKG Isabella Heigl Lecturer Employee AKG Katrin Meraner Katrin Meraner Event Management, Office & Organisation International Summer Academy & International Mozart Competition Employee AKG BR 2 Kathrin Parson Kathrin Parson Evaluation & Monitoring, Service Agreement Employee AKG Barbara Pölzleithner Barbara Pölzleithner University assistant Employee AKG BR 1 Bettina Tüchler Bettina Tüchler Secretary to the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Employee AKG Jump to slider start    © Anna Sophia Hofmüller

Secretary to the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs

Evaluation & Monitoring, Service Agreement

Organisation … Home About us Organisation Working Groups Working Groups Working groups negotiate issues of essential interest to the entire Mozarteum University Salzburg. They collate information, arguments, desiderata and points of criticism on their respective subject areas in order to draw up recommendations for the further development of the university. Recommendations from a working group must be dealt with by the responsible committees. Working groups thus serve as meeting points  for and between individuals, institutions and committees. Working Group for Research The Research Working Group advises on strategic objectives in the areas of academic and artistic research as well as the advancement and appreciation of the arts. Its particular focus is research projects that fulfil the criteria of the development plan and performance agreements. It also carries responsibility in the area of quality management. The Research Working Group is interdisciplinary and therefore consists of at least five people from different organisational units in addition to the Head of the Research Support Department, who are appointed by the Rectorate in consultation with the Research Support Department. The head of the Department of Research Support is responsible for the management, organisation and administration of the Research Working Group. Working Group for Sustainability The Sustainability Working Group is responsible for advising on strategic objectives in the field of sustainability in accordance with the development plan and performance agreements. It also plays an active role in quality management.  The Sustainability Working Group is interdisciplinary and therefore comprises, in addition to the Head of the Sustainability Department, at least five individuals from different organisational units, who are appointed by the Rector’s Office in consultation with the Sustainability Department. The management, organisation and administration of the Sustainability Working Group, as well as the invitation to the inaugural meeting, are the responsibility of the Head of the Sustainability Department. Mehr erfahren Working Group for Inclusion & Diversity In the summer semester of 2018, a working group for inclusion and diversity (AG ID) was set up at the Mozarteum University Salzburg in conjunction with the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching. Alongside raising awareness for the cross-sectional areas of inclusion and diversity, the presentation of existing activities and the conception of new ones was also a declared goal. The areas of responsibility include advising curriculum committees and department heads as they devise new curricula and develop inclusion and diversity-related teaching content, as well as cooperating with the relevant departments at other universities and colleges in Salzburg. Mehr erfahren! Working Group for Digitalisation The Digitalisation Working Group is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Digitalisation Strategy Paper and Roadmap, developing recommendations for the further development of infrastructure and strategic objectives in the context of digitalisation, and playing an active role in quality management. The Digital Working Group is interdisciplinary in nature and comprises the heads of the Digital Media, MITS and University Library departments, a representative from the Quality Management and Development Planning department, a member of the DAF management team, and representatives from Departments 01, 06, 09, 10, 11 and 12. Other individuals may also participate.  The DAF and the Digital Working Group collaborate on drafting recommendations for the Rectorate regarding quality management, performance agreements, the development plan, and the infrastructural and strategic development of the Mozarteum University Salzburg.  Mehr erfahren!

Organisation … Home About us Organisation Internal Auditing Department Internal Auditing Department Internal Auditing reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor and acts as the first point of contact for the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. The Audit Department reports on the projects assigned to it and, in addition to conducting vulnerability analyses, carries out organisation-wide audits. Contact:+43 676 88122 430claudia.ehrenlechner@moz.ac.at The core responsibilities of the support unit also include the evaluation and optimisation of business processes, as well as the further development of the internal control and risk management system at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg. The definition, introduction and implementation of methods and standards also play an important role. In this context, the Internal Auditing primarily fulfils an advisory and support role.