Human Rights Master - University of Vienna

Human Rights Students in Moot Court Semi-Finals

Our Human Rights students delivered a strong performance in the Moot Court semi-finals, combining teamwork, rigorous analysis, and compelling advocacy. Congratulations to the finalists who will compete on Saturday at the Higher Regional Criminal Court in Vienna, and sincere thanks to the coaches and judges whose dedication made this possible.

Excursion to the United Nations Office at Vienna

On June 4th, students from the Rights (LL.M.) – University of Vienna had the opportunity to visit the UN Headquarters at the Vienna International Centre.

During a guided tour, the students gained valuable insights into the work of the United Nations, including the logistical and multilingual services involved in hosting international meetings. They explored the architecture and history of the building and were able to deepen their knowledge on the structure and work of the agencies headquartered in Vienna.
The excursion concluded with an expert presentation on the CTBTO, followed by an engaging Q&A session.

Network. Ask questions. Gain new perspectives.

Sometimes the best conversations happen quite naturally, over a cup of coffee. That’s exactly what we’d like to invite you to do: Get to know the Postgraduate Center, its students, and faculty; ask your questions; and strike up a conversation.

“Coffee on Campus” focuses on personal exchange, fresh ideas, and exciting encounters open, casual, and in a relaxed atmosphere. - Coffee am Campus

When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8:30 until 12:00.
Where: University of Vienna campus, in front of Entrance 1.5.4*

*In case of bad weather, the Espressomobil will be located in the central passageway leading from Spitalgasse to Courtyard 1 (right next to Entrance 1.5.3)

Hope to see you there.
https://postgraduatecenter.univie.ac.at/e/coffee-am-campus

Invitation: Semester Question finale “Where is democracy headed?”

Join academics, postgraduates, students, and interested audiences for the closing event of our Semester Question.

• When: Monday, 22 June 2026
• Doors & interactive stations: 18:00
• Welcome + launch of the new “Democracy and Human Rights” research network: 18:30
• Sebastian Schütze (Rector, University of Vienna)
• Sylvia Kritzinger (Co-Director)
• Michael Lysander Fremuth (Co-Director)
• Keynote: “Human rights as a prerequisite for an open society”
• Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (Law alumnus of the University of Vienna)
• Panel discussion with:
• Barbara Prainsack (Professor of Comparative Policy Analysis)
• Christian Göbel (Professor of Chinese Studies with a social science focus; member of the steering committee of the new research network)
• Maria Mayrhofer (Alumna; CEO of the NGO )
• Moderator: Gerold Riedmann, Editor-in-Chief, Der Standard
• From approx. 20:15: Get-together, refreshments, and hands-on stations
• Ends around 21:00
• Where: Großer Festsaal, Main Building, University of Vienna, Universitätsring 1, 1010

The panel will be livestreamed.
All details and registration: https://rudolphina.univie.ac.at/semesterfrage-demokratie-abschlussevent
We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for this excellent and wonderful Alumi event last week.

For anyone interested, we recommend the panel discussion on "Democracy: are we at a tipping point?" with Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Lysander Fremuth.

To conclude the Semesterfrage, the University of Vienna invites you to a panel discussion on June 22, 2026, at 18:30 in the Großer Festsaal. The keynote address will be delivered by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to continue the discussion over snacks and drinks and to learn about exciting research projects on the topic of democracy at interactive stations.

Date: Monday, June 22, 2026, 18:00
Location: Großer Festsaal in the main building of the University of Vienna, Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna

Gemeinsam mit dem Alumni-Team der Uni Wien lädt das Postgraduate Center zum Netzwerk-Event ein! 🎓🤝

Impuls: „Menschenrechte als Infrastruktur der Demokratie“ Mit: Irem Edes (Alumna „Human Rights“)

Für wen?
• Alumni der Universität Wien und/oder des Postgraduate Center (PGC)
• Interessent*innen, die unsere Programme kennenlernen möchten

Warum teilnehmen?
• Vernetzen mit Alumni, Lehrenden und Interessierten
• Inspirierender Impuls zur Bedeutung der Menschenrechte für demokratische Strukturen
• Infos zu unseren Weiterbildungsprogrammen

Jetzt Platz sichern und mit Freundinnen, Kolleginnen und Alumni teilen: 👉 Details & Anmeldung: https://postgraduatecenter.at/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/details/news/steuerrecht-und-rechnungswesen-kopie-1-5/?tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=368138d09982711f3e6e9be1df1d842b

Wir freuen uns auf einen lebendigen Abend – inkl. Fotos und Eindrücken im Nachgang 📸

Zwischen Espresso und Examen gab’s spannende Einblicke in unsere LL.M.-Programme

Gestern fand unser LL.M.-Café statt: In angenehmer Atmosphäre erhielten Interessierte aus erster Hand Einblicke in die LL.M.-Programme des Postgraduate Center und konnten sich direkt mit Programmverantwortlichen austauschen. Vielen Dank für die engagierten Fragen und den wertvollen Dialog. ☕📚

Nicht verpassen!

LL.M.-Café
Zwischen Espresso und Examen – Weiterbildungsperspektiven im Recht

Das LL.M.-Café des Postgraduate Center bietet die Gelegenheit,
das vielfältige Weiterbildungsangebot im Bereich Recht kennenzulernen – persönlich, kompakt und in angenehmer Atmosphäre. Im Austausch mit Programmverantwortlichen
werden Einblicke in die LL.M.-Programme aus erster Hand ermöglicht.

Wir freuen uns auf eure Fragen!

LL.M.-Café
Zwischen Espresso und Examen – Weiterbildungsperspektiven im Recht

Das LL.M.-Café des Postgraduate Center bietet die Gelegenheit,
das vielfältige Weiterbildungsangebot im Bereich Recht kennenzulernen – persönlich, kompakt und in angenehmer Atmosphäre. Im Austausch mit Programmverantwortlichen
werden Einblicke in die LL.M.-Programme aus erster Hand ermöglicht.

Kommt vorbei, lernt uns kennen und stellt uns bei einem Getränk eurer Wahl eure Fragen!