Friedrich E. Seeber new university professor

Eisenstadt, 6 May 2025 : You cannot apply for this title, you have to be nominated for it. The requirements for the UAS professorship are academic training, teaching at the Burgenland University of Applied Sciences, relevant practical experience, applied research and development activities and special achievements for the development of the university.

The German-born lawyer has been teaching at the Burgenland University of Applied Sciences for almost 11 years and has been a permanent member of the Department of Economics for five years. His teaching specialisms include intellectual property rights, media and data protection law and contract law.

An interview with Friedrich E. Seeber:

Professor Seeber, what led you to th field of law?
First and foremost, the desire to understand contracts. As a young person and above all as a musician and artist, I was repeatedly in the situation of being contractually bound without being able to put all the details into a tangible, understandable context and to understand what this actually means or can mean for me. Gap recognised, gap closed. The desire to understand the law and legal contexts led me to study law and over time it became more and more of a passion.

You also avoid seeking legal advice here and there, which can certainly be a costly affair.😉

How did you get into teaching?
I was given the opportunity to work as a student assistant during my studies at Leibniz Universität Hannover. As a result, I came into contact with the preparation and organisation of teaching at a very early stage. I owe the opportunity to organise tutorials and later entire courses independently to an academic network that has developed and deepened over the years.

What do you enjoy about teaching?
The opportunity to pass on experience, impart new knowledge and be the spark that ignites a passion for learning in others.

What excites you about the Burgenland University of Applied Sciences?
The fact that there are framework conditions in which professional and personal development can take place, the good and personal atmosphere at the university, the opportunity to be able to do things and the creative freedom this gives you, from which you can benefit both personally and professionally.

What would you like to pass on to young people?
Stay passionate in everything you do. Take responsibility for your happiness, because happiness is when (your) ability meets opportunity.

Please note: Registration for all Master's degree programmes at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland is open until 31 May. There are still a few remaining places available on some Bachelor's degree programmes.

Information and registration at www.hochschule-burgenland.at.