About Us
We work in your university representation to make the University of Vienna a sustainable place that is both climate-friendly and student-friendly. We see sustainability as a way to reshape our lives together for the better. That is why we are committed to ecological change at the University of Vienna that also focuses on the quality of life of students, whether through affordable canteens and public transport, green recreational areas, or much more. Precisely because the climate crisis can often seem daunting, it is important to implement change in concrete terms – and that is exactly our job!
Do you have any questions or are you interested in getting involved? Feel free to write to us!
Contact
Caspar Lemke (er/ihm)
Miriam Seebacher (sie/ihr)
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Projects
No to the cube!
The ‘Quantum Cube’, a new quantum research centre for the Faculty of Physics, is to be built in the middle of the old AKH campus in Courtyard 2. With this new building, the University of Vienna wants to stand out in international competition and is calling the construction a prestige project; in reality, the Cube is nothing but climate-damaging, anti-social and undemocratic!
Instead of using existing buildings, a space-intensive new building is planned. In the long term, the construction will steal recreational and study space and ruin the University of Vienna's climate goals: planned compensatory unsealing projects are insufficient, and there is no CO2 balance sheet. A university that is committed to sustainability cannot justify such a thing!
From May 2026, the construction will completely paralyse social life in Hof 2 for over a year; the entire campus will be subject to immense disruption for over a year.
The old AKH is mainly home to the humanities and social sciences, which have to work in buildings that are in some cases dilapidated. Now, a new building for natural sciences is to be constructed in this very oasis. Instead of good science, the rectorate's focus is on chasing trends in order to profit financially. For many, teaching is effectively taking a back seat to research for the few, even though both are supposed to be equal cornerstones of the University of Vienna.
This entire project will have a lasting impact on the lives and futures of students; yet the Cube was designed without student participation, and no student spaces are planned. The fact that most students know very little about this project shows just how little the university management involves students in such decisions.
We, as the ÖH Uni Wien, oppose the university sacrificing the voice of students, sustainability and quality of life on campus in favour of its reputation as a ‘university of excellence’. We therefore demand an immediate halt to the planning of the Cube!
Promoting climate-friendly mobility
Many students travel to university by public transport, on foot or by bicycle. We are committed to expanding these transport options.
Especially in a city like Vienna, where many people rely on bicycles, better conditions for cycling are needed. We therefore call for the expansion of bicycle infrastructure, specifically through more bicycle racks on and around campus and the regular implementation of freely accessible bicycle checks.
At the same time, we demand the withdrawal of the planned price increases for public transport tickets, which will take effect in February!
The City of Vienna's plans for the forecourt of the University of Vienna are also part of the mobility structure. The city wants to redesign the forecourt of the University of Vienna – we want to incorporate the students' vision. We will campaign, conduct surveys and organise events to ensure that the space in front of the University of Vienna is made more student- and climate-friendly.
The campus for students - reclaiming spaces and designing them together
A campus that truly belongs to students is social, inclusive and lively.
The University of Vienna needs more open, consumption-free and well-equipped lounge areas, both inside the buildings and outdoors, so that students have space to study, network and relax. The campus in the Old General Hospital should once again become a lively place for all students.
The best way to realise our vision of what the campus could look like is to actively use the campus: for events, information days, cultural offerings or low-threshold exchange formats. This will strengthen the visibility of the ÖH and promote a sense of community among students.