Good – I.e. effective and successful – learning requires a variety of skills. The ability to focus, to have a calm mind to be able to take in input, good time management, and so on. There will be workshops on some of these topics at the upcoming Student Wellbeing Days on April 8 and 9 to support you in your learning. One aspect that we tend to forget about is taking a break. We would like to dedicate the following article to this topic. Be honest, how often do you take breaks? When we take a break, we may think we are doing nothing or not doing what is important. However, a lot of things are g ..read more

The ability to unwind after stressful moments or a busy day is essential for our well-being. It’s important to strike a balance between being and doing. Improving our discernment about what activities are enlivening and what is draining us is a key element. There are many ways to find rest and to recuperate well. We would like to share a few pathways and ideas of how you can find rest as a university student. Ana Bernardes is one of the experts who will facilitate a workshop at the first Student Wellbeing Days at WU, which will take place on April 8-9, 2024. In her session, WU students will h ..read more

Student life can be demanding: meeting your own expectations, maybe part-time work or already building a career, some have to cope with a chronic illness. Besides, you should also have flourishing relationships and make the most of your leisure time. Balancing the fine line between self-care and self-optimization pressure is definitely a learning field. How to set yourself up for a good university experience In this article, we would like to present three topics that, in our experience in the Student Counselling Program at WU, are important for students so that they can create a good universit ..read more

On April 8-9, 2024, the first Student Wellbeing Days will take place at WU. Life Skills, Study Skills, Rest & Recovery, Being Successful – these are the four main topics for these two days. A wide range of group activities is available for WU students – come by and join us for one of the many workshops by experts and the WU Student Counseling Team! Your well-being is at the heart of our work Your holistic well-being is the focus of our work within the Student Counselling Program. All our services – be it group activities or one-to-one coaching sessions – are intended to support students to ..read more

From September 25-27, WU hosted an inspiring event called the ENGAGE.EU Science Communication Workshop: Communicating Science for Impact: Strategies for Reaching Diverse Audiences & Maximizing Benefits”. This workshop was organised within the ENGAGE.EU R&I project and it brought together experts, professors, and 24 aspiring science communicators from eight ENGAGE.EU partner universities to delve into the world of effective science communication. The event featured speakers from three ENGAGE.EU partner universities – Tilburg University (TiU), the University of National and World Econo ..read more

The second excursion of the Master Class CEE 2023 took us on an enthralling journey to Bucharest, the vibrant capital of Romania. A comprehensive itinerary featuring the majestic Parliament building, the charming Old Town, corporate visits, and enriching interactions with WU alumni awaited the enthusiastic cohort of 24 students. For many, it was their maiden voyage to Bucharest, a city that left us awestruck and yearning for more. Join us as we unravel the cultural tapestry, savor exquisite Romanian cuisine, and delve into the business dynamics of this Central and Eastern European gem. Histori ..read more

This September, the Bangkok Summer School on International Business and Sustainable Development took place at Mahidol University (College of Management). During the three-week International Short Program, students from WU explored ideas and concepts together with their counterpart from Thailand. WU bachelor’s students Iris Begic and Alicia Sabathiel participated and shared their impressions with us. WU Blog: How did you learn about the Bangkok Summer School and why did you choose to participate? Iris Begic: I learned about the Bangkok Summer School on the WU website and was drawn to its well-s ..read more

In the summer semester of 2023, we embarked on the adventure of launching a new course at WU that would equip students with tools to navigate the psychological challenges of the climate crisis. We drew inspiration for this course from a program developed by the American NGO “The Good Grief Network”, which has developed a 10-week journey aimed at cultivating personal resilience, reflecting on the need for cultural change, and building a supportive community among participants. The course is not a traditional class in which instructors teach students. Our role was to facilitate the group process ..read more

In July 2023, the ENGAGE.EU Summer School took place at WU Vienna. This year’s topic “Transformation to sustainability in Europe” attracted students and lecturers from leading European partner universities. During the two-week program, participants benefited from social and networking opportunities as well as from an interdisciplinary take on sustainability. WU Blog: This year, the ENGAGE.EU Summer School took place at WU for the first time. How did you learn about this opportunity and what motivated you to participate? Akay Kaan Kadioglu (Tilburg University): Having come across the ENGAGE.EU ..read more

Lecturers Valentin Kiefner, MSc and Univ. Prof. Dr. Florian Zapkau from WU’s Institute of International Business completed a teaching mobility at the University of Sarajevo. In an interview for WU’s Blog, we get insights what a teaching mobility looks like and which benefits come with teaching in a foreign country. Financially, their teaching endeavors were supported through Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility funding.   WU Blog: As part of WU’s faculty, you have had an international teaching experience. What motivated you to teach at a university abroad? Valentin Kiefner: As a researc ..read more