Date & Time

Oct 08, 2026 from 06:00 PM
CEST (UTC+2)

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Location

USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten | Large Assembly Hall

30 Years. Forward together.

We celebrate the 30th anniversary of USTP. Together, let us look back on 30 years full of ideas and courage – and take a look ahead to the future of teaching, research, and innovation.

Programme

Ceremonial Speech Federal Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner
Ceremonial Address Jens Schneider, Rector of TU Wien
Women Who Move Business – Success Paths in Dialogue
With Cornelia Lamprechter (NÖKU), Karen Fanto (Berndorf Bäderbau), and Gerda Füricht-Fiegl (USTP)
Presentation Higher Education Institutions as Engines for the Future Stefan Zotti, European Commission
Local Pulse – Global Waves: European Perspectives from the E³UDRES² Alliance
With Satu Aksovaara (JAMK UAS), Roger Heijmans (UCLL UAS), Iveta Putnina (Vidzeme UAS), and Julia-Sophie Rothmann (Fulda UAS)
Anniversary Dialogue USTP turns 30
With Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Mayor Matthias Stadler, and the USTP Executive Directors

Campus Experience & Get-Together – Immersive installations & media art

From Then to Tomorrow: 30 Years of Forward-Thinking Education	Discover the most important milestones of the past 30 years through an interactive timeline. Images, videos, and captivating stories showcase the evolution of education, innovation, and the future.
DODEKAOTTO – A Space for New Perceptions	Immerse yourself in a 360° world of image and sound. An immersive experience where visual and acoustic dimensions merge, opening up new perspectives.
Ideas. Innovations. Inspiration.	Thousands of hours of research, captured at a glance: a visual journey through the university’s research landscape. An interactive robot is available to provide personal insights and answer your questions.
The Future Through Children’s Eyes	What will the world of tomorrow look like? Children of USTP employees share their ideas, dreams, and visions for the future, offering fresh perspectives on what could lie ahead.
Step by Step Through 30 Years of USTP	Interactive floor tiles tell the story of an anniversary through memories, messages, and wishes for the future.

This event is exclusively for invited guests.

Please note: This event will be held in German. A translation app will be available for download for our international guests. We kindly ask you to follow the event using headphones. Thank you!

Under the motto “30 Years. Forward Together”, USTP celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. For three decades, we have been shaping the future – with attitude, courage, and impact.