queer@hcw

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Equal opportunities for all people and non-discriminatory coexistence are core values at the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna.

Since November 2014, there have been two network groups at the university for staff, teaching staff and students of different sexual orientations, identities and lifestyles, which contribute to the creation of internal UAS platforms for exchange, information and support.


Goals of the groups

  • Promoting exchange and information
  • Promote visibility and acceptance
  • Be a point of contact
  • Organize events
  • Establish contacts/networking
  • Point out discrimination
  • Offer support
  • Regular meetings
  • "Become more"

Who is invited?

  • People of different sexual orientations, gender identities and lifestyles
  • Supporters and friends whose concern is an open and appreciative organisational culture at Hochschule Campus Wien are welcome!

Participation is possible at any time!

Information, contact and registration for meetings of the two different network groups

Gender & Diversity Management
queer@hcw.ac.at


Next dates for employees, students and lecturers of Hochschule Campus Wien

queer staff dates

Employees of Campus Wien University who identify as part of the LGBTIQ+ community, as well as allies, are invited to the queer staff events. 

  • The monthly lunch gatherings in the cafeteria provide an accessible space to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and network.
  • In addition, there are group activities—ranging from museum visits and themed tours to drinking punch and playing curling.

► queer staff lunches in the 2026/27 winter term

  • Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 12.00 – approx. 12.30; registration
  • Monday, 12 October 2026, 12.00 – 12.30; registration
  • Thursday, 5 November 2026, 12.00 – approx. 12.30; registration
  • Thursday, 10 December 2026, 12.00 – approx. 12.30; registration
  • Wednesday, 20 January 2027, 12.00 – approx. 12.30; registration

Venue: Side room of the canteen, I.E.07 (to the left of the Campus Card top-up machine)

► Further queer staff activities in the winter semester 2026/27

  • Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 2.00–3.30 pm: Bioengineering lab tour with Ing. DI (FH) Dr Harald Kühnel, MSc; registration
  • November: Group museum visit. Further information to follow shortly.
  • December: Curling & punch at the MQ. Further information to follow shortly.
     

queer students dates

Students at Hochschule Campus Wien who identify as part of the LGBTIQ* community, as well as allies, are invited.

  • The monthly lunch gatherings in the canteen provide an accessible space to get to know one another, share ideas and network.
  • The WhatsApp group for queer students at Hochschule Campus Wien provides a space for informal discussion, networking and getting to know one another. In the group, for example, information can be shared, events announced or joint meetings organised.

► Queer students’ lunch gatherings in the 2026/27 winter term

  • Monday, 14 September 2026 from 1.15 pm to 1.45 pm
  • Monday, 5 October 2026 from 1.15 pm to 1.45 pm
  • Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm
  • Monday 14 December 2026, 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm
  • Tuesday, 19 January 2027, 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm

Venue: Canteen, G.E. 01, Favoritenstraße 232, 1100 Vienna

► WhatsApp group ‘queer students@HCW’

If you’d like to join the WhatsApp group, simply send a short message to queer@hcw.ac.at or sign up here:


Chosen name

Students whose gender identity does not correspond to their legal first name and gender entry have the option of changing their first name from their legal name to their chosen name once during their studies. In future, the chosen name will be used internally at HCW as the first name. This affects, among other things, the HCW e-mail address, the Campus Card and attendance lists.
The legal name remains stored. The university is obliged to use and pass it on wherever it acts as an authority. This applies to (collective) certificates, the legal processing of student-related data, the legally required transmission of student-related data, etc.
Applications are submitted by students via the portal under the menu item "Applications".
New employees can already enter their identity name in the application tool and this will then be used for the employment contract, email, contact details on the website, the Campus Card and door signs. Existing employees can request the use of an identity name in the event of a transition by sending an email to the HR department.


Pronouns

Students and applicants can choose their pronouns according to their gender identity in the portal or application tool. The pronouns are listed in attendance lists next to the first names.
Employees can enter their own pronouns in their email signature.



meritus: lesbian gay awarded

In October 2015, the Hochschule Campus Wien was awarded the meritus in the category "Large organisations with over 250 employees". Queer Business Women and agpro - austrian gay professionals award this prize every two years to companies and organisations that are particularly committed to the diversity dimension of sexual orientation.
More information: Website meritus