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Reaching out

"My advice to young female scientists is to dedicate themselves to the topics they are really passionate about."

WU Professor Sigrid Stagl is an economist at the Department of Socioeconomics with a focus on sustainable work, ecological macroeconomics, integrated assessment methods and socioeconomic theories of action; empirical focus on energy and food. was...
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Reaching out

"I hope that everyone recognizes that gender equality policy is the basis for a fair society with a high quality of life for all."

As the second of only two women ever to hold the highest judicial office of Vice President of the Austrian Constitutional Court, Verena Madner can still be considered a pioneer in 2025. Reason enough to...
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Reaching out

"I see myself as a "Pippi Longstocking entrepreneur" because I have built the world to suit my needs."

More and more women are deciding to start their own business - in was 2024, almost every second company in Austria founded by a woman. One of them is Jana Sabel, 28, founder and Managing...
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Reaching out

"Today I ask doubting female colleagues: Would you do it differently if you were a man?"

In the run-up to International Women's Day on March 8, we have decided to revive the "Hall of Femmes" series on the WU Blog - kicking off our series is Alexandra Kick, 24 years old...
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