During a visit to the market research lab of the UAS Burgenland, pupils learn about current scientific market research methods and instruments, such as the eye tracking camera or the use of the "spy mirror" in focus group discussions, and are allowed to try out the instruments themselves under expert guidance.
Students explore business models to experience how the economy can be rethought. They develop innovative, sustainable strategies themselves by looking at work, technology and society from a future-oriented perspective. Through play (serious play), participants learn how to develop models (product, service, business, community) that are not only economical, but also have a positive impact on society and the environment. The workshop encourages critical thinking, creativity and teamwork by challenging students to design sustainable solutions to the challenges of our time.
Available in English or German.
A landlocked country like Austria has many neighbours. But who can communicate with them? In international business, this is often the key to success. Intercultural encounters in an international context are therefore the focus of this language trip, where pupils playfully learn greetings, simple phrases and intercultural dos and don'ts in a Central Eastern European language. In the process, they become aware of how "similar" Slavic languages are to each other, for example, and how "German" loan words are used in the Slavic language area.
In our globalised world, English has become the number one language when it comes to doing business. Business English focuses on the vocabulary and topics used throughout the business world and the communication skills you need in the workplace.
In our workshop, you can find out just how important Business English really is, what you need to know to avoid making typical mistakes and much more!
Whether chatting with ChatGPT or creating images, artificial intelligence is everywhere today. The workshop shows how various AI tools support learning: From the creation of flashcards and research to the visualisation of complex issues. Participants will familiarise themselves with various tools and develop practical strategies for using artificial intelligence in learning.
Whether watching videos on a smartphone or doing research on a computer, the web browser is omnipresent. The workshop will show which technologies are used to give websites content, appearance and function. This will be tackled practically and each participant can create her own page during the workshop.
After a short introduction to the basics of cameras, such as camera operation, technical construction of a camera and differences, current developments, and lenses for people photography, the requirements for light (including light effects, artificial light, studio flash), image composition and composition for portrait photography are worked out.
In the practical part, the students can create their own portrait photos in the studio at UAS Burgenland, which they can use for their CV or letter of application, for example.
We need information all the time.
For this purpose, we use, for example, online search engines or various digital information systems.Information retrieval is a discipline that deals with the question of finding information effectively and efficiently. In this workshop, methods for targeted, systematic information retrieval will be presented. In the well-equipped library of the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, you can already start your research for your pre-scientific work.
Starting point: especially German and computer science, but also all subject disciplines in which a pre-scientific paper can be written.
Social workers and social pedagogues support people in coping with even the most difficult life situations. They accompany and care for children, young people and families in crisis, addicts, mentally impaired people, delinquents, senior citizens - to name just a few of the fields of practice.
But what does everyday life look like in the practice of social work? What methods and techniques do social work professionals use? What are the social work tools of the trade in individual case assistance and case management? How does anti-violence group training work in probationary services, for example? How do I organise a family group conferencing? What does school social work do? How do municipalities develop their social services using social work research?
In this 45-minute workshop, we offer students an insight into the exciting world of social work. A foray full of infotainment from practice, teaching and research.
Workshops at the Pinkafeld Campus
Department Energy & Environment - WE BRING ENERGY&ENVIRONMENT TOGETHER.
Photonics deals with light and its applications in technology. It offers a wide range of career opportunities - whether as a researcher, engineer or technician. Optical sensors for monitoring environmental conditions, fibre optic cables for telecommunications, solar cells and high-power lasers - we have all these innovative technologies thanks to the achievements of photonics. During the workshop, students can learn more about the behaviour of light and understand how it is used in our everyday technology. Small hands-on experiments will answer the questions: What is the composition of light from different light sources? What filter properties do my glasses have and why does sunscreen protect against sunburn?
In the age of digitalisation, measurement data are playing an increasingly important role, e.g. also in the field of renewable energies. But how do you get from measurement data to a function? This question will be explored in the workshop, where the pupils will be able to carry out their own measurements using simple, mobile set-ups (e.g. temperature measurement) and also evaluate the measurement data they have taken from the field of renewable energies (e.g. photovoltaics, heat pumps). These measured values are converted into functions in the workshop and the curves obtained are discussed with regard to their special properties.
In order to achieve an energy turnaround, renewable energies such as ambient heat are needed, among other things. But how can air, groundwater or geothermal heat be used to heat or cool a building, for example? How does a heat pump work and why is it better than electricity heating? Heat pump and photovoltaics - a perfect duo? Does a classic heat pump also have disadvantages and if so, are there alternatives? These and similar questions on the topic of heat pumps will be addressed in the workshop.
The topic of heat pumps has become increasingly important in recent years. But how do heat pumps actually work? Using the heat pump test stand in the laboratory hall at the study centre, pupils learn about the functional principle and components of the heat pump, as well as different systems of heat pumps and their specific advantages and disadvantages.
People spend over 90 percent of their lives indoors. It is therefore important for health that there is a healthy indoor climate. The development of new buildings therefore also leads to new demands on building technology.
Pupils gain an insight into the topic of comfort as well as the design of ventilation and air-conditioning systems. They experience the determination of air volumes and the control of such systems using the full air conditioning system in the laboratory hall at the study centre.
The development of new materials and techniques has made it possible to design and construct buildings more and more efficiently. A large part of the energy that a building needs to operate must be used for heating.
Pupils learn essential basics about the topic "heat demand of a building", look at typical weak points of the thermal building envelope and find solutions to avoid construction errors.
With the help of a thermographic camera, they examine different materials and thermal bridges in a building. Using a model building, they test the correct handling of the camera and analyse various parts of the building. At the end, a joint thermal image of all participating pupils is created.
The performance of physiotherapeutic exercises on a whole-body vibration couch combines active physiotherapy with biodynamic wave technology.
The students test the activating and stimulating effect of this unique combination and feel the increased training effect on coordination, strength and endurance.
They get to know typical physiotherapeutic "re-diagnosis parameters", via which this change can be measured and thus a possible proof of effectiveness can be provided. By means of surface EMG, additional muscle activity is made visible, which can also be measured in a before-and-after comparison.
The pupils can try out different movement materials: Pedalo, badminton, jumping rope & co. - Which objects can be used to make breaks more moving?
In addition, the pupils are introduced to self-body exercises that can be done during short breaks. In addition, there is the opportunity to measure one's own sense of balance using an MFT board.
The pupils are trained to be aware of their own posture and to change it with specific movements. They are made aware of the connection between perception, movement and emotion.
The students experience different qualities of touching and being touched and of moving and being moved.
In the workshop, spine models, muscle posters and other materials are used for explanation, and various therapy materials such as mats, hedgehog balls, pezzi balls are used.
Pupils can try to collect vital signs of the human body under professional guidance. With the help of a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter and personal skills, blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation are checked. You will learn more about which values are normal and will be educated about what causes possible deviations or when acute action is required.
Pupils practise different dressing techniques. The treatment of small cuts, the application of bandages and dressings when treating large wounds, the use of bandages and triangular cloths in the course of first aid or the application of a wrist bandage are demonstrated during the workshop and carried out by the students themselves.
ChatGPT and artificial intelligence are changing the educational landscape. This online lecture offers you both a scientifically sound introduction to the basics and tried-and-tested application scenarios for your lessons. Benefit from the latest research findings and concrete examples of practical implementation.
