Friday, 30 January 2026

Vice Rector Markus Fallenböck: University employees are the cornerstone of success

A person stands in a bright, elegant interior with large windows and a radiator on the wall. The floor is covered with patterned tiles, and doors and architectural details are visible in the background. The person is wearing a white shirt and gray pants.

Vice Rector Markus Fallenböck, photo: University of Graz/Kernasenko

At the University of Graz, we work on solutions for tomorrow and educate people who will shape our future. This is possible thanks to the commitment and passion of our employees. Whether in research, teaching, or administration, the employees of the University of Graz are the cornerstone of our success. We want to create an inspiring environment for all of you, where innovation is encouraged, diversity is a given, and everyone can develop personally. In this way, we combine our individual strengths and meet the challenges of our time constructively and creatively.

 

Markus Fallenböck, Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Digitalisation

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