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Danube University Krems' Joint Master Degree programs MARIHE and Media Arts Cultures have been approved by the European Commission for a further period.
Danube University Krems received two grants from the renowned Erasmus+ program of the European Commission as part of the current Erasmus Mundus call for proposals. The Joint Master Degree programs MARIHE "Research and Innovation in Higher Education" and Media Arts Cultures , coordinated by Danube University Krems, will be extended and expanded with a total funding of EUR 7.4 million as from 2019. The rector of Danube University Krems, Friedrich Faulhammer, regards the contracts as an award for quality and internationality.
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Research project at Danube University Krems was awarded a "riz up GENIUS" prize
A research team at Danube University Krems won a "riz-up GENIUS" prize for its research on new sensors to measure electric field strength, making distortion-free measurement and mobile areas of application possible.
Stroke specialist Michael Brainin's analysis in The Lancet calls for more stroke units as a significant contribution to achieving the WHO goal
In countries with a high GDP, stroke units for the treatment of acute strokes are already an integral part of hospital medical facilities. These highly specialized treatments significantly increase patients' survival rates. To achieve the WHO goal of reducing non-communicable diseases by 25 percent, more stroke units must be installed in countries with medium to low income per capita.
University for Further Education now co-partner – partners want to offer more courses
The Parity Academy Berlin and Danube University Krems have collaborated in two masters programs for some time now. On 18th of June, they signed an agreement in Berlin making Danube University a co-partner of the German further and continuing education institution. The purpose is to provide additional further and continuing education study programs at the Berlin venue.
Fireside talk and discussion with Sanjay Patnaik, economist at the George Washington University
The effects of climate change are currently drastically underestimated, warned Dr. Sanjay Patnaik (George Washington University) at the Faculty Talks held by the Faculty of Business and Globalization, Danube University Krems. Investors in particular are pushing for risk management in connection with climate change. The EU system of CO2 emission trading – following some "teething problems" – works well generally, but cannot be implemented everywhere in the same way.
For the fourth time Campus Ball Krems was a great success for education and science and the cultural highlight in the Wachau region
On Saturday, June 16, 2018, Campus Krems' study and research area became once again the scenery for one of Austria's most beautiful summer balls. The joint cooperation of Danube University Krems, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems and Karl Landsteiner Private University for Health Sciences, made the fourth Campus Ball well received by a prominent audience.
Study to profile internet criminals analyzes motives and modus operandi
CERT Communication II – The research project with the cryptic title sheds light on a dark chapter: Who are the people who scale Firewalls and penetrate computer systems? The classic hacker really does exist. But also organized professionals and – housewives. Project leader Edith Huber from Danube University Krems and her research team analyzed case records and identified three types.
Danube University Krems' Rector presented the model of the University for continuing education
In the course of the Asia-Europe Meeting, abbreviated ASEM, which is a platform for continuing education among other things working beyond both continents, the Intermediate Senior Officials Meeting took place in Indonesian's main capital Jakarta from 3 to 5 of June. On the occasion Friedrich Faulhammer, Danube University Krems' Rector presented on-site the model of the University for continuing education. Along the journey the expert-meeting, which will be held at Danube University Krems in autumn before the ASEM conference for the ministers of education takes place in 2019, was prepared.
Blue Hour Discussion in cooperation with the daily newspaper "Die Presse" at the Leopoldmuseum
Austria takes over the Presidency of the EU Council at the beginning of July. On 8 of May, one day before the Europe Day of the European Union, Gerda Füricht-Fiegl, Othmar Karas, Thomas Karabaczek and Regina Kothmayr discussed in Alumni Club's Blue Hour on behalf of Danube University Krems pertinent arising possibilities and expectations Austria is confronted with throughout the presidency.
According to a study by Danube University Krems, night shift work influences pain perception
After working a night shift, healthy people experience cold stimulus almost one third more painfully than before the night shift. After a night of rest, pain perception is back to normal again. This interaction between sleep and pain can play a relevant role in pain chronification. These are the core findings of a study conducted by the Department for Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health at Danube University Krems to test pain perception of night shift workers with the aid of pain stimuli.
New University Council for Danube University Krems Professor Wolfgang Mazal again elected Chairperson
The Krems Annual Conference on European Democracy: Poland – a divided society?
Whether it is the controversial judicial reform, the discussion about the abortion ban, media policy or the relationship between Poland and the EU: the latest developments in Poland polarize. Against this backdrop the second edition of the Krems Annual Conference on European Democracy, which takes place on 19 and 20 April in the Albert Schweizter House in Vienna, is dedicated to politics and society in Poland.
In her inaugural lecture at Danube University Krems the cultural and collection scientist , Anja Grebe, emphasized the role of the museum as a repository of knowledge of social importance.
The worldwide success of museums has relegated their original function to the background - collecting and researching. On 22 February 2018 Prof. Dr. Anja Grebe thus appealed in her inaugural lecture to remember again the museums' initial mission and to promote their scientific functions. As to Grebe, an appointed professor of cultural history and museum collection science at Danube University Krems, museums are to preserve cultural memory.
e-Governance experts from Danube University Krems research how the EU-launched "Once-Only" Principle project can be implemented. Result: enormous cost-saving potential.
Entries in the business register, ship certificates or details about procurement processes - the EU collects a lot of data from commercial life. A study conducted by Ernst&Young, a consulting company, estimates that if implemented, the Once-Only Principle would spare companies and organizations work-intensive reporting procedures and reduce administration costs all over Europe by 5 billion euros. An EU-wide research project launched at the beginning of 2017 aims to find out if and how this "Once-Only-Principle" can be implemented for cross-border data gathering and data processing. The e-Governance experts at Danube University Krems are part of the research team. The first results show that national systems would not have to be given up if they meet certain requirements.
"Research Lab Democracy and Society in Transition" joins four existing networks and initiatives
The "Research Lab Democracy and Society in Transition", founded in January 2018 at Danube University Krems' Faculty of Business and Globalization, investigates the current societal change processes and develops strategies to promote social cohesion. The new lab consists of the netPOL and ECOnet networks, the science-to-public-platform sozialeinklusion.at as well as the "social planning and social care" area.
Over two hundred experts and artists from all over the world discussed the challenges and perspectives of media art research at Danube University Krems
The 7th world conference "On the Histories of MediaArt, Science and Technology," one of the largest and most significant events in the field of media art research, took place at Danube University Krems from 23-25 November 2017. For three days, over two hundred researchers, artists and experts from more than 50 countries discussed current developments, challenges and future perspectives in media art research.
Merry Christmas and a successful New Year!
From December 24 to January 1 the team of Danube University Krems is on Christmas holidays. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, successful New Year.
Open conference on e-governance in cooperation with Danube University Krems
At the beginning of December, representatives from administration, academia, business, NGOs and civil society discussed the possibilities and limitations of digital administration at GovCamp2017 in Vienna. In addition to Danube University Krems, other cooperation partners included were Urban Innovation Vienna, Digital City Wien, the Austrian Institute of Technology, the Federal Data Processing Center and Dialog plus.
Concerned city dwellers discussed strategies for affordable housing with decision makers and scientists
As part of a project sponsored by the EU Commission, a conference on affordable housing titled "Our Cities – Our Future" took place in the Ethiopian city of Gondar, organized by Danube University Krems in collaboration with local partners. In Ethiopia, millions of low-income city dwellers are forced to live in informal housing situations.
New Research Summit Series at Danube University Krems starts 23 October 2017 – focusing on challenges facing society
The kick-off event for the new Research Summit Series at Danube University Krems is dedicated to how complexity research contributes to solving current and future societal challenges. On 23 October 2017, Professor Francine Grodstein from the Harvard School for Public Health, and Dr. David Garcia from the Complexity Science Hub Vienna, will present their research findings on happiness in an aging society and the digital trails of collective emotions.
The open session "Discover Patterns!" at Danube University Krems provides an insight into an innovative form of communicating knowledge
Over the past two decades, Christopher Alexander's pattern language approach has been used in a growing number of fields from design, management, pedagogy and healthcare. This interdisciplinary, participative tool opens up innovative ways to gather and communicate knowledge. In the run-up to the PURPLSOC world conference, now anyone interested has an opportunity to discover and experience the world of pattern languages at the Open Session at Danube University Krems on 19 October 2017, and how these can contribute to social transformation.
Stroke expert Prof. Michael Brainin awarded prize for his scientific life's work
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Michael Brainin from Danube University Krems was awarded the Honorary Prize of the Federal Province of Lower Austria at the Science Gala held on the evening of 5 October. The pioneer of so-called stroke units in hospitals received first prize for his scientific work, which is far beyond regional importance. In addition, next-generation scientist Birgit Fendl, BSc, was also awarded a prize for her Master thesis.
Mathias Czaika takes over the agenda from migration expert Gudrun Biffl
After almost ten years at Danube University Krems, Prof. Dr. Gudrun Biffl hands the reins as head of the Department of Migration and Globalization at Danube University Krems to Prof. Dr. Mathias Czaika. The economist had been associate professor of migration and development at Oxford University and director of the International Migration Institute (IMI). The handover ceremony will take place on 26 September in the Audimax at Danube University Krems.
The Department of Arts and Cultural Studies at Danube University Krems accorded quality seal by the Austrian national committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) for its new MA course
A new MA course, "Collection Studies and Management," started for the first time at Danube University Krems in November 2017. This academic continuing education measure focuses on the complex change processes that collections institutions, for example museums, are facing today. Therefore, alongside the classic core tasks such as collecting, researching and exhibiting, the course also incorporates essential elements such as (media-) technological innovations and management and leadership competencies. The university course, which has attracted numerous national and international experts as lecturers, has now been awarded the Quality Seal of Continuing Education by the Austrian national committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
New rectorship term begins 1 August
At its conference on April 27, 2017, the Danube University Krems University Council unanimously appointed Prof. DDr. Thomas Ratka, LL.M. as Vice-Rector of Academic Teaching/Scientific Continuing Education. The new 4-year rectorship begins on 1 August 2017.
Next generation scientists from the Danube and Alpen-Adria region developed research ideas at Danube University Krems
From 14 to 21 July 2017, the Danube:Future Interdisciplinary School took place at Danube University Krems. 25 PhD students and post-doc researchers from eight European countries met to find new approaches to mastering the global challenges in the Danube region. The project ideas ranged from energy management to development strategies in the Danube delta or former industrial estates through to revitalizing soil contaminated during the wars
Head of the Department for E-Governance at Danube University Krems will additionally lead think tank at the Fraunhofer Institute FOKUS
From 1 July 2017 onwards, Univ. Prof. Dr. Peter Parycek, professor of E-Governance at Danube University Krems, will head the competence center "Öffentliche IT" (ÖFIT) in Berlin. The think tank is established at the Fraunhofer Institute FOKUS and is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior.
Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology appointed collaborating center by World Health Organization
As of June 2017, the Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology at the Faculty of Health and Medicine is a "Collaborating Centre for Evidence-based Medicine" with the World Health Organization (WHO). As a result, Danube University Krems will be more intensively involved in authoring scientifically proven WHO guidelines for the future provision of global health care.
Commitment to evidence-based medicine in Austria achieves worldwide recognition
Since 2010, a team at the Department for evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Epidemology at Danube University Krems has been working to advocate scientifically founded decisions in the health system. Now, in recognition for these achievements, Cochrane Austria has been admitted to the worldwide circle of 17 Cochrane Centers and thus has reached the maximum expansion stage for regional representation.
Quality certificate for all MBA and MSc degree courses offered by the Department for Management and Economics at Danube University Krems
The Department for Management and Economics at Danube University Krems has been awarded the quality seal for all master degree courses by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Foundation (ACBSP). The accreditation concludes the comprehensive quality control process conducted at the Danube Business School in Krems.
Conference on e-democracy and open government at Danube University Krems themes social media
The effects of digitalization on politics, administration and democracy were the core theme at CeDEM17, an annual event organized by the Department for E-Governance and Administration at Danube University Krems. This year, social media was a pivotal topic at the e-democracy and open government conference attended by 90 experts from 27 countries.
Professor at Danube University Krems develops e-learning program to help police officers deal with persons suffering from dementia
"Operation Dementia" is the name of a learning program developed by Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefanie Auer from Danube University Krems in collaboration with MAS Alzheimer Help and the security academy of the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs. More than 2,500 police officers in Austria have already completed the program. On 22 May 2017, the "Competence in Handling Dementia" certificate was awarded to 25 police departments.
Experts from Danube University Krems develop a strategy in Italy for the reconstruction of Accumoli, a town razed by earthquake
Experts from the "Renovation and Revitalization" degree course developed a concept on location to reconstruct the town of Accumuli after it was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in the summer of 2016. For Danube University Krems this signifies a considerable expansion of its engagement in the region, which began in 2010 with the restoration of a municipality in L'Aqulia. Central to these activities is rebuilding destroyed towns using modern anti-seismic technology whilst at the same time reconstructing the original condition. The town's citizens are closely involved in the work to ensure that not only the towns are made earthquake-proof, but that public and business life is restored, too.
The University for Continuing Education simultaneously joins Climate Change Center Austria
On 13 January 2017, Danube University Krems became the 10th member of the Alliance of Sustainable Universities. Rector Friedrich Faulhammer signed the memorandom of understanding on the occasion of the 18th Experts Conference. Also in January 2017, Faulhammer signed the membership agreement with Climate Change Center Austria, (CCCA)
The Rector of Danube University Krems takes office as President of the Danube Rectors' Conference (DRC)
Friedrich Faulhammer, Rector of Danube University Krems, was unanimously elected President by the General Assembly at the 25th Danube Rectors' Conference in November 2016. He succeeds Prof. Doru Pamfil, Romania, as of 1 January 2017.
Opening hours at Christmas time
Honorary professorships awarded to outstanding teachers and researchers
On 8 September 2016, Danube University Krems awarded honorary professorships to four people for their outstanding merit and service to the University of Continuing Education. In his welcome speech, Friedrich Faulhammer, Rector of Danube University Krems, described the awards as a visible sign of outstanding achievements in teaching and research and the strong commitment to the University.
Danube University Krems participates in new development to make Europe's key technologies more independent of critical raw materials
From mobile phone batteries to steels to light-emitting diodes: many products can only be produced using rare earths, which in Europe must almost always be imported at high prices. The Horizon2020 project Novamag, in collaboration with the Center for Integrated Sensor Systems at Danube University Krems, aims to develop permanently magnetic materials with a low percentage of rare earths to make Europe more independent of increasingly scarce raw materials.
The EU project SmartGov, coordinated by Danube University Krems, relies on Fuzzy Cognitive Maps to develop Smart Cities
Civic participation is currently the solution in urban planning, too. So-called "Fuzzy Cognitive Maps," a simulation tool, will be used to facilitate planning decisions and to shed light on complex relationships more . Limassol in Cyprus and Quart de Poblet in Spain are the two pilot cities.
Danube University Krems' fifth Globalization Forum in cooperation with the "House of the EU" in Vienna
"How much security does Europe need?" was the question posed by the European politician Othmar Karas, Lieutenant General Wolfgang Wosolsobe, OSZE special representative Martin Sajdik, the sociologist Reinhard Kreissl and the political scientist Daniela Pisoiu at the fifth Globalization Forum held 13 June 2016 at the "House of the EU." One of the conclusions was that Europe's future strongly depends on that of Africa.
Danube University Krems, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems and Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences combined education, research and region
More than 1,500 attendees graced the second Campus Ball with their presence on the evening of 11 June 2016—including numerous prominent guests from education, science, politics, business, art and culture. At the opening of the ball, the hosts—Danube University Krems, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems and Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences— described the event as a complete success and emphasized the social benefit of this event for fostering dialogue between education, science and research and the populace and students, educators and staff. With a spectacular program, the ball committee served up lots of entertainment and variety, which included the enthusiastically received "Dancing Stars" couple Heidi Neururer and Andy Pohl.
CeDEM16 was held 18-20 May 2016 at the Danube University Krems
Organised by the Center for E-Governance at the Danube University Krems, the CeDEM conference focuses on current research and developments in e-Democracy, Open Government, e-Participation and Open Data. Rector Friedrich Faulhammer, together with Peter Parycek, Noella Edelmann and Gerlinde Ecker welcomed nearly 100 participants from over 30 countries. The participants from academia, business and public administrations presented their work and research on a range of topics such as e-Democracy, e-Participation and attended workshops on virtual research environments, identity management, digital participation and the virtual commons. Further highlights included the international keynotes, an expert panel on "co-creation", a PhD colloquium and the Open Space. The social events allowed for networking and developing ideas for future projects.
Cooperation with Federal Chancellery provides scope for experiments to promote modern administration solutions
GovLabAustria, a cooperation between Danube University Krems and the Federal Chancellery, takes up its research and experimental activities as of immediately. Working in the lab are experts from Danube University Krems' Department for E-Governance in Business and Administration and the Department for Knowledge and Communication Management. The e-governance expert Prof. Dr. Peter Parycek from Danube University Krems presented GovLabAustria at Innovate 2016, the conference on innovation management in the public sector, on 17 May at the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
Europe expert becomes professor of European Policy and Study of Democracy at Danube University Krems
On 1 April, Dr. Ulrike Guérot was appointed university professor of European Policy and Study of Democracy at Danube University Krems in accordance with § 98 UG (Austrian University Act.) She studied political science, history and philosophy in Bonn, Muenster and Paris. In 2013, Guérot founded the "European Democracy Lab" in Berlin, a think tank concerning itself with European democratic issues, which she headed and will continue to preside over. Between 2006 and 2013 she also held other offices, such as Director of the ECFR (European Council on Foreign Relations) Berlin Office. At Danube University Krems, Ulrike Guérot will head the new Department for European Policy and Study of Democracy within the Faculty of Business and Globalization.
Danube University Krems partner in Erasmus+ project
The international Erasmus+ project "Institutional framework for development of the third mission of universities in Serbia" (IF4TM) is focussing on higher education structural reforms and university-business cooperation in Serbia. Danube University Krems is one of 18 partner institutions in this project. In March, project partners from Serbia came to Krems for a study visit.
The Horizon 2020 project, in which Danube University Krems is involved, investigates more efficient diagnostic procedures
Approximately 7,500 people die of sepsis every year in Austria. Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory reaction to an infection. In the EU-financed research project "Next Generation Sepsis Diagnosis" ten international partners - among them Danube University Krems - are investigating methods to improve the diagnosis of this serious illness. The goal is to develop a swift procedure that will reduce the time required to identify the pathogens to hours instead of days. It will be applied where sepsis is the most common cause of death: hospital intensive care units.
Danube University Krems university researcher elected head of the largest European higher education research network.
EAIR, the European Higher Education Society, elected Dr. Attila Pausits as its new Chairman at the board meeting in mid-March 2016. Pausits heads the Center of Educational Management and Higher Education Development at Danube University Krems.
15th ECHA conference at the Danube University Krems discussed the role of lifelong learning
The 15th International ECHA Conference "Talents in Motion" that targeted the challenges of gifted education and talent management took place between 2nd and 5th of March in Vienna and Krems. The role of lifelong training in the promotion of gifted children, young people and adults in rural areas was the focus of the afternoon events at the Danube University Krems on the third conference day. Conclusion: An effective talent development is required for the integration of giftedness into the concept of lifelong learning. Learning infrastructures should be built with this purpose in the region.
Symposium Dürnstein, with the participation of Danube University Krems, discussed the current crises of confidence
At the Symposium Dürnstein from 10-12 March, titled "Trust in Uncertain Times", international experts discussed the many current crises of confidence in democracy, the media and financial system. All participants in the discussion agreed that migration is currently Europe's greatest and most urgent challenge. The migration researcher Gudrun Biffl and financial expert Gottfried Haber represented Danube University Krems at the symposium.
Endowed professor at Danube University Krems on the Thomson Reuters list of Highly Cited Researchers
Prof. Jaakko Tuomilehto, Head of the Center for Vascular Disease Prevention at Danube University Krems, is once again among the top 1 percent of the most-cited researchers, according to the 2015 Thomas Reuters list of Highly Cited Researchers. The ranking currently includes 3,126 elite researchers working in the natural and social sciences. Tuomilehtos' publications were cited 51,150 times between 2003 and 2013, and more than 110,000 times during his entire career.
Danube University Krems now represented on the Board of the Austrian Continuing Education and Staff Development Network.
Monika Kil, Vice-Rector for Academic Teaching/Scientific Continuing Education at Danube University Krems, was elected to the Board at a meeting of the Austrian Continuing Education and Staff Development Network, or AUCEN, on 24.11.2015. Kil aims to draw even more attention to continuing education as part of universities' range of services.
World Stroke Organisation elects new Presidents for next period: Professor Werner Hacke, University of Heidelberg and Professor Michael Brainin, Head of the Department for Clinical Neuroscience and Preventive Medicine at Danube University Krems, as dual Presidency.
Cochrane Austria Organizer at Danube University Krems
For the first time, Austria hosts a Cochrane Colloquium. Until Wednesday, 7 October, more than 1,300 attendees from more than 60 nations will be discussing solutions in the battle against the flood of medical information. The colloquium, titled "Filtering the information overload for better decisions" was organized by Cochrane Austria, located at the Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology at Danube University Krems.
During the Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2015 in Kuala Lumpur the upgraded eLearning Platform of the World Stroke Academy has been introduced by Prof. Michael Brainin who acts as Editor-in-Chief of the World Stroke Academy.
To commemorate its 20th Anniversary, Danube University Krems invited the Public to take part in many Festivities – and some interesting "hands on" Experiences
More than 1,000 visitors from Krems and surroundings came to the University's Open House on Friday, October 2. They followed an invitation by Danube University Krems to celebrate 20 years of continuing education. The visitors were treated to an entertaining and informative afternoon: "hands on" research stations, ORF NÖ Radio 4/4 live, a scientific discussion with cabaret artist Ciro De Luca, Campus tours through the history of the site, and many other highlights.
Rector Faulhammer underscored the innovative role since the foundation and promised even more emphasis on Danube University Krems' social responsibility in future. The ceremony, under the banner of "Universities for the Future," was attended by more than 500 guests from politics, business and the higher education sector.
Following a unanimous vote by the Danube University Krems Senate, the University Council, during yesterday's session, re-elected the incumbent Rector Friedrich Faulhammer. Both the Senate and University Council votes were unanimous.
Danube University Krems once again boosts its research performance
Danube University Krems' Research Report 2013 to 2015 is here. It demonstrates that, once again, more funding for research was obtained and that the number of scientific publications has significantly increased. The report presents the range of research at the University of continuing education, which seeks answers to core societal challenges.
Rector Faulhammer: "Our road to quality confirmed"
The Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation, AQ Austria for short, certified Danube University Krems' quality management system.
A cooperation between the Danube University Krems and the Lower Austrian aid organization "Hilfswerk" brings relief to patients in Lower Austria
Thanks to this cooperation, future psychotherapists at the Danube University Krems will as of immediately receive the status "Student Psychotherapist under Supervision", allowing them to complete their practical training in all family and counselling centers of the Lower Austrian aid organization "Hilfswerk." For patients, this means area-wide access to psychotherapy in all of Lower Austria, and hence shorter waiting periods and better health care.
Psychotherapy Symposium at Danube University Krems
How useful and diagnostically significant are clinical mental health studies? To what extent is the data from such studies measurable and comparable? These are the central questions that will be asked on 3 October at the Psychotherapy Symposium held at Danube University Krems, titled "What's your database?"
37th EAIR Forum at the Danube University Krems
From 30 August to 2 September, Danube University Krems hosted the 37th Forum of the European Higher Education Society EAIR, the largest scientific conference on higher education management in Europe. The central theme of the conference was the positioning of higher education institutions. Approximately 300 attendees from 46 countries came to the conference chaired by Attila Pausits, Head of the Centre for Educational Management and Higher Education Development at Danube University Krems, to discuss topics that included governance, innovation and leadership in the context of higher education development.
A study conducted by Danube University Krems compared information pamphlets in Austria, Germany and Switzerland
A new study by the Department of Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology at Danube University Krems, during which the quality of information pamphlets about early cancer diagnosis in the German-speaking cancer aid institutions was compared, revealed that Austria ranks lowest. The study will be presented at the 23rd Cochrane Colloquium, 3 – 7 October in Vienna.
Vice-Rector Viktoria Weber and Stefan Sagl, Head of the Office for Communication, participate in work groups and international symposium
"Dynamics happen at the boundary between theory and practice." Viktoria Weber, Vice-Rector of Research at Danube University Krems, shared her experiences in translational research at this year's Alpbach Technology Symposium from 26 to 28 August 2015. Stefan Sagl, Head of the Office for Communication, chaired an international symposium on the topic "Higher Education Institutions in Society" during the discussions about higher education.
Konyang University and Danube University Krems award academic degrees to the first graduates
Konyang University, Daejeon, South Korea/Krems: On Friday, 21 August 2015, the first graduation ceremony of the double degree program "Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy" was held at Konyang University, South Korea. The Danube University Krems awarded the first graduates of the program academic degrees in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Professor Stefan Nehrer was also appointed Honorary Professor of Konyang University on the occasion.
Legal informatics scientist and internationally renowned expert appointed University Professor of E-Governance at Danube University Krems
In July 2015, Peter Parycek assumed his role as University Professor of E-Governance at the Danube University Krems. The legal scholar of international standing is an expert in issues relating to internet-based, democratic processes and open governance strategies. With this professorship he also heads the Department for E-Governance and Administration at the Danube University Krems.
Research Pioneer at the Danube University Krems deceased
Dieter Falkenhagen, former Head of the Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine at Danube University Krems, passed away on 11 August. "The news of his death fills us with great sorrow. We have lost a personality whose pioneering spirit and exceptional commitment will forever remain part of the Danube University Krems," said Rector Friedrich Faulhammer.
More than 1,400 guests attended the first joint Campus Ball Krems held on the evening of 13 June 2015, with many VIPs from the sectors of education, science, politics, business, art and culture.
The organizers – Danube University Krems, IMC University of Applied Sciences and Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences – appeared delighted at the opening to see the keen interest shown by the populace as well as the students, the teaching staff and employees. The spectacular program devised by the ball committee ensured that a good time was had by all.
The CD Laboratory for Innovative Therapy Approaches in Sepsis at the Danube University Krems hosted international symposium
The symposium on extracellular vesicles and their role in inflammatory processes took place on 7 and 8 May at the Danube University Krems. It not only discussed the central role that microvesicles play as messengers between cells, but also their role as possible diagnostic markers. Professor Phil Stahl briefly summed up the questions that still remain unanswered after more than thirty years of vesicle research.
WSO President Stephen Davis on Recent Advances in Acute Stroke Care at the Danube University Krems ESO Stroke Master Course
On April 20, 2015 Stephen Davis, President of the World Stroke Organization, gave a ,,Special Lecture'' at the opening of this year's ESO Master in Stroke Medicine Programme. The Lecture was attended by the 37 doctors attending the course.
Opening hours at Christmas time
From December 24 to January 6 the team of the Danube University Krems is on Christmas holidays. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, successful New Year.
Conference at Danube University Krems discussed opportunities and limits of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region
High ranking representatives of the Danube region met on November 12, 2014, in Krems at the third conference on the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR). The focus of the discussions was on the approach to the developments in the countries of the Danube region so far and common research projects to strengthen the European integration.
EU promotes study program with 1.8 million Euros – starts August 2015
The European Commission promotes the implementation of the new international master study program "Media Arts Cultures" at Danube University Krems within the framework of its "Excellence Program Erasmus+" with 1.8 million Euros. This is the first time that an Austrian university succeeded to recruit and coordinate two renowned European joint degree programs. Already since 2012 the Erasmus Mundus Master Study Program "Research and Innovation in Higher Education" has been conducted at Danube University Krems. Austria Mundus+ approved international initiation financing for both programs.
Students from 14 countries in Danube University Krems's international exchange program
The third course of studies of the European mobility program "Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education – MARIHE" started on October 1, 2014, at Danube University Krems with a symposium on international development in the higher education sector. The first MARIHE graduates' graduation ceremony marked the ceremonial conclusion of the launch event.
Rector Faulhammer: "Another step in our internationalisation strategy"
Danube University Krems has joined the university and research network "Eurasia-Pacific Uninet", consisting of about 150 universities, colleges as well as science and research institutions in the Eurasia-Pacific area.
Long-term cooperation in the research sector agreed
Danube University Krems and the renowned Stanford University will cooperate closely in the research sector. A respective document was signed by those responsible for the project at the Department for Business Law and European Integration at Danube University Krems and the Program in Law, Science and Technology at Stanford Law School.
European study shows benefits of lifelong learning
The EU-project "Benefits of lifelong learning" (BeLL) collected data on the benefits of continuing education in Europe for the first time. The survey, with participation of Monika Kil of Danube University Krems, provides valuable foundations in the continuing education research sector. Over 8,500 respondents from ten countries show that, besides the acquisition of knowledge, continuing education contributes to personal vitality, social inclusion, openness and tolerance.
"Am impressed by the development" – Start of PhD-studies planned for 2014
Reinhold Mitterlehner, Minister for Science and Research, visited Danube University Krems on Wednesday, February 26, to keep informed about the teaching- and research activities at the University for Continuing Education.
Rector Faulhammer: Important step towards full university status for University for Continuing Education
The government decided in the Council of Ministers on January, 29, 2014 to present the draft legislation concerning the right to award doctorates for Danube University Krems to the National Council for approval.
International Symposion Dürnstein March 6 to 8
Once a year international speakers meet at the "Symposion Dürnstein" at Wachau to discuss controversial global problems. The third symposion, taking place from March 6 – 8, 2014, will focus on the subject "The crisis and the good life". What constitutes a good life and what are the requirements for a good life? Against the background of uncertain times, a wide range of topics will be discussed, from work and age via human rights and capital to nature, spirituality and science. The Faculty of Business and Globalization at Danube University Krems will also contribute to the extensive program.
Exchange in the sector international business- and IT-topics
Danube University Krems wishes to intensify its cooperation in teaching and research with Moscow's biggest university, the state-run Lomonosov University. This was announced in passing at a meeting of ambassadors on the occasion of the Austrian National Holiday in Moscow in the presence of Governor Erwin Pröll.
400 high-ranking guests at the inauguration ceremony for the new rectorate
The members of the new rectorate at Danube University Krems, Rector Friedrich Faulhammer and Vice-Rectors Monika Kil and Viktoria Weber, were inaugurated on October 31, 2013, in the presence of numerous prominent guests from the sectors science, industry and politics. During the festive ceremony, Minister of Science, Karlheinz Töchterle, Governor Erwin Pröll and keynote speaker EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn stressed the growing importance of continuing education and the significant international role of Europe's only public university for continuing education.
Rector Friedrich Faulhammer attended conference in Greece
Danube University Krems is a new member of the ASEA-European Academic University Partnership Network. The membership application was approved at the national coordinators' meeting between 8 – 12 September 2013 in Ioannina (Greece) after Rector Mag. Friedrich Faulhammer had given a presentation of Danube University Krems and its focus in the areas teaching, research and international relations.
Religious scholar at Danube University Krems is granted right to teach
As per July 2013, the University of Vienna granted Dr. Ernst Fürlinger, Head of the Center for Religion and Globalization at Danube University Krems, the right to teach (venia docendi) for the academic discipline religious studies.
Rector Friedrich Faulhammer and Vice-Rectors Viktoria Weber and Monika Kil in office since August 1
By August 1, 2013, the new rectorate of Danube University Krems has taken office. Its members are Rector Mag. Friedrich Faulhammer, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Viktoria Weber as Vice-Rector for Research and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monika Kil as Vice-Rector for Academic Teaching/Scientific Continuing Education.
International experts for Open Government discussed status quo in Krems
On May 22, the CeDEM13 was opened at Danube University Krems. Over 80 participants from 23 countries discussed the developments in E-Democracy and Open Government until Friday. In their opening speeches, Beth Noveck and Tiago Peixoto from the USA attempted an analysis of the status quo and pleaded for more targeted participation in order to solve society's most important issues.
Awards for distinguished personalities from the field of teaching and research
Danube University Krems has honoured distinguished persons with the ring of honour and the title of honorary professor for their outstanding commitment to the University for Continuing Education. The award ceremony took place on April 17, 2013, at the university's Audimax in a festive setting with the participation of the designated rector, secretary general Friedrich Faulhammer from the Ministry of Science and Research.
University Council votes in favor of the General Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Science and Research
In its session held on 20 February 2013, the University Council of Danube University Krems elected Mag. Friedrich Faulhammer to become its new rector. Mag. Faulhammer will succeed Mr. Jürgen Willer who resigned from his office in September last year.
Danube University Krems publishes new image brochure
Continuing education pays off. This new image brochure, however, explains why studying at Europe's largest university for continuing education is especially rewarding. The expert institution for lifelong learning cites ten good reasons for this claim: from profound experience and market-oriented offers to quality management, well-known lecturers and the unique Krems ambience.
Conference Presents Results of EU-Project FOCUS
From January 31 to February 1st, 2013 a conference presents final result of the two-year project FOCUS co-funded by the European Union. Danube University Krems was one of 13 international partners in the security project.
Danube University Krems wants to promote transnational programs for continuing education
A new cooperation between Danube University Krems and University Cluj in Romania aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of neuroscience. The cooperation will focus on joint efforts to improve programs for continuing education.
Conference at Danube University Krems discussed the potential of the EU-Strategy for the Danube Region
One year after the launch of the EU-Strategy for the Danube Region, on October 5, panelists at the international conference "Focussing on Human Needs" discussed the Danube region's development potential at Danube University Krems. The outcome of the conference, organized by the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) and Danube University Krems in cooperation with Lower Austria under the patronage of ARGE Donauländer (workgroup Danube region) was: The main framework has been created, now the idea of the Danube region has to be made tangible and visible to people.
Danube University Krems is launching its international exchange program on University management
The new course, "Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE)" at Danube University Krems has been inaugurated officially with a symposium on challenges in the future in the field of University education.
Meeting of the EU project BIMA-In at Danube University Krems which was attended by 12 rectors and vice-rectors of partner universities
The management of advanced education activities at universities was the focus of a workshop held as part of the EU project BIMA-In. Danube University Krems, which is one of the partners of this project, hosted the meeting from 9 to 11 July and contributed by way of reporting the University's experience in offering courses on organization and advanced education.
Danube University Krems signs a cooperation contract
On Monday the 25th of June, Dr. Renate Hammer, dean of the faculty of education, art and architecture at Danube University Krems, signed a cooperation contract to restore portions of historic city centers in the province of L'Aquila which have been destroyed by an earthquake. The contract was signed at the Austrian Embassy in Rome. Plans designed by the university in the last few years to rebuild the old town of Paganica can now be implemented.
Positioning within the research communities important concern
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Brainin assumed the presidency of the European Stroke Organisation at the European Stroke Conference held in Lisbon in late May. The Head of the Department for Clinical Neuroscience and Preventive Medicine thus became the successor of Prof. Dr. Didier Leys of Lille/France and Prof. Dr. Werner Hacke of Heidelberg/Germany as well as the Organisation's third president.
Danube University Krems involved in the study
Patients given a clot-busting drug within six hours of a stroke are more likely to make a better recovery than those who do not receive the treatment, new research has found. The third international stroke trial (IST-3), led by the University of Edinburgh, was published in the renowned journal The Lancet. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Brainin and Dr. Karl Matz of the Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine at Danube University Krems were involved in the study.


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Director: Andrey Zvyagintsev
Writers: Oleg Negin, Andrey Zvyagintsev
Cast: Alexei Serebryakov , Elena Lyadova , Vladimir Vdovichenkov , Roman Madyanov
The well-known Russian film director Andrey Zvyagintsev has told about his work on the new movie Leviathan, the shooting of which will take place on the Kola Peninsula from August to October 2013.
"As far back as July last year me and producer Alexander Rodnyansky, jointly with whom we made Elena, started the movie under the working name Leviathan" – the film director informed the Trud newspaper. According to him, already in May construction of scenery will be started in the city of Kirovsk of the Murmansk Region.
According to Mr. Zvyagintsev, the work on the scenario is in progress and actors' auditioning is carried out now.
The story fully hinges on today; it will be implanted in the reality painfully familiar to us. The movie will sharply highlight the most actual problems of social character" – the film director explains.
Besides, Zvyagintsev has reported that unlike his previous movies Leviathan will involve lots of characters (fifteen), the running time of the movie will be 2 hours 10 minutes, and work on it will have been completed by spring of 2014.
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Hailee Steinfeld & Sophie Turner Are 'Barely Lethal' In Hollywood
Hailee Steinfeld hits the red carpet with Sophie Turner for the premiere of their new movie, Barely Lethal, held at the ArcLight Cinemas on Wednesday night (May 27) in Hollywood.
The 18-year-old actress plays Megan Walsh in the film, a teenage special ops agent who covets a "normal" adolescence, fakes her own death, and enrolls in a suburban high school.
But Megan quickly learns that surviving the treacherous waters of high school is more challenging than international espionage.
Gabriel Basso, plus his sister Annalise, Dove Cameron, her boyfriend Ryan McCartan and Bailee Madison are also pictured below.
FYI: Hailee is wearing a David Koma dress, Jennifer Meyer rings, and Kurt Geiger heels. Sophie is wearing a Dior dress, Manolo Blahnik heels, and a Jimmy Choo clutch. Dove is wearing a Shoshanna dress, Bionda Castana shoes, and BaubleBar jewelry. Bailee is wearing an Aqua top, H&M pants, and Carvela Kurt Geiger heels.
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Monica Welby, Esq. joined the Legal Action Center's Legal Department in November 2011. She represents and advises individuals who have suffered discrimination because of a criminal record, drug/alcohol history, or HIV status, as well as those who suffered a breach of their HIV confidentiality rights. Ms. Welby is actively involved in the Center's development of impact litigation. She also advises and trains organizations about privacy and anti-discrimination laws protecting the Center's constituencies. Ms. Welby was a member of the New York City Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Committee and is a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association.
Prior to joining the Legal Action Center, Monica Welby was a Litigation Associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP for five years. She also was a law clerk to the Honorable Barry T. Albin of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. She is a graduate of Duke University and Rutgers School of Law – Newark.
Susan Gross Sholinsky, Esq. is a member of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. in the Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice, in the New York office. She counsels clients on a variety of matters, in a practical and straightforward manner, with an eye toward reducing the possibility of employment-related claims.
Ms. Sholinsky serves on the adjunct faculty of the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, where she teaches courses concerning human resources and the law. She also frequently speaks at events and webinars on employment law topics and authors numerous publications on employment law issues. Ms. Sholinsky is a member of the firm's Finance, Diversity & Professional Development; Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Steering Committees; and serves on the Executive Committee of the firm's Women's Initiative. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.


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I am doing really well!
We were going to have a baptism on Saturday but it fell through, but we had like 7 investigators come to church so we are happy for that. Transfers are tomorrow but we don't have any, so we are going to stay the same for another transfer more! Hermana Santacruz, my first entranee, is going to be under our stewardship so it is going to be fun to do splits with her!!
The mornings no one really opens up to us so they are sometimes long. My companion was really angry this week for a couple days, but I really was trying hard to understand and listen to her, and she told me that it is just hard for her to accept her faults and so it was good and now we are on good terms. It is just sometimes hard when you can't choose who you want to be with
The investigator that did not get baptized is16 and is really good and we love her, but she has terrible friends and so yeah they have a little bit held her back but we are working hard with her. She knows what is good and what is bad and so I think that it is going to happen soon
And the huge problem that I have always had on the mission is that young couples who are not married but live together. It is super hard and we have two couples of investigators that are great but are not married and that is what is stopping them from being baptized.
It is frustrating sometimes because they want to be baptized and get sealed in the temple and when we taught about the law of chastity, they asked us if they need to sleep in different beds until they get married or in different rooms. They are great people, but need to get going on it if they are going to get baptized soon! Also the brother is trying to quit smoking, and has done a great job, but needs to just like cut it off now so we are working hard with them. We had a family home evening last night in the home of some members with the two couples who aren't married and they both have put goals and dates to do so,...
Once again come for me to log off. It is a bummer always, but i hope that you all have a good week and that we may all obey the Lord in all things:)


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Tree Management
Port Stephens is well known for its beautiful bushland and biodiversity. The Port Stephens natural environment is an incredible asset which provides significant value to local residents and businesses and is one of the critical foundations on which the local economy relies. A healthy natural environment is critical to the people of Port Stephens as it provides essential environmental services such as clean air, clean water and healthy soils. In turn this supports ecological, cultural, recreational, economic and aesthetic values.
Why preserve urban trees?
Council is also committed to preserving the amenity of the urban area, including biodiversity values, through the preservation of trees and other vegetation. Urban trees are import for a number of reasons including:
- Providing habitat for native animals;
- Attracting visitors to the LGA;
- Increasing property values for all residents;
- Reduce urban heat island effects
- Reducing airborne pollution;
- Reducing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere;
- Protecting the soil from erosion.
How are trees preserved?
The preservation of trees and vegetation within the Port Stephens Local Government Area (LGA) is provided for by the provisions of Clause 5.9 of the Port Stephens LEP 2013. Council's Port Stephens DCP 2014, specifically Chapter B-1 Tree Management gives effect to this provision by specifying the species or kinds of trees or other vegetation to which the preservation requirements apply, generally through reference to defined species, size, location or other relevant matters.
When do I need approval to remove trees?
Outside of the usual Development Application process for activities (which where relevant incorporates consideration of impacts on trees and vegetation), Council approval is required to remove or prune trees or vegetation in urban areas (as shown in Figure BB of the DCP). Outside of urban areas, on most rural properties, the Native Vegetation Act 2004 applies with Hunter Local Land Services as the consent authority.
The DCP chapter B-1 Tree Management contains specific information as to when approval is required as well as a range of existing exemptions for pre-approval for the removal of trees or vegetation. Generally exemptions apply to:
- Dead trees, if native fauna habitat does not exist
- Urgent removal on account of immediate failure (a post-event tree removal notification is required)
- Trees under 3m in high
- Trees within 5m of the wall of an approved structure
- Tree maintenance of less than 12 months growth or 10% of foliage in accordance with
It is the landholders responsibility to consider the DCP and confirm exemptions. Council strongly recommends seeking free advice by calling Council on 02 4988 0326 to clarify requirements in specific circumstances.
What is the process to remove a tree?
A fact sheet is available for Tree removal/pruning of trees on private property.
Before removing a tree, it is recommended that you check Council's Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014, or contact Council for free advice on (02) 4988 0326, as many removals do not require a formal application.
Please refer to the Tree Management Map in Section B1 Tree Management in the DCP to confirm that you are in an urban area. If you are in an urban area, Council's Tree Removal Application form includes a checklist and guidance to ensure that a removal is undertaken safely and in accordance with legislation.
Council's tree removal checklist and application form can be found on our A-Z forms page. Free advice and guidance is available from Council officers by calling (02) 4988 0255. Please refer to Council's Fees & Charges Schedule for the current application fee.
How are tree removal applications assessed?
To ensure adequate consideration is given to the social and environmental benefits of trees as well as the safety of people and property, approval to remove or prune trees or other vegetation has regard for:
- damage to an existing structure or utility service substantiated by a qualified person;
- interfering with a solar photovoltaic/hot water system;
- interfering with the amenity of a habitable room;
- threatened by a development consent;
- consistency with a flora, fauna or conservation strategy;
- the tree is interfering, or likely to interfere, with the provision of a public utility or road/driveway construction, provided the impact on the trees has been considered in the design phase;
- impact on threatened species, populations or ecological communities and their habitats;
- retention value under the tree technical specification; and
- impacts on human health
- other relevant circumstances.
Dangerous trees
The safety of people and property is a high priority for Port Stephens Council. The LEP and related Tree Removal Application process includes consideration of potential threats posed by trees. The process is designed to also protect the community by ensuring compliance with other relevant legislation when pruning and/or removing trees on private property.
Please contact council on (02) 4988 0255 if you are concerned about a dangerous tree.
The LEP and DCP allows for the urgent removal on account of risk of immediate failure when Council is provided with a tree removal notification post-event, onus of proof is on the landholder, photos should be taken before and after removal.
Tree disputes between neighbours
Difficulties can often arise over nuisance or allegedly dangerous trees on a neighbour's property. A number of factors come into play in these situations, and can lead to ongoing conflict between the neighbours.
If you are concerned about damage or injury from a tree on your neighbour's property, you can apply to the Land and Environment Court for action to be taken. You can also apply to the court for compensation if damage has already occurred.
It's essential that you make a reasonable attempt to resolve the situation before approaching the court.
Council has no jurisdiction in these maters but can provide advice and guidance on how you might seek to resolve such issues.
The Community Justice Centre (CJC) is a state government funded organisation that can often help resolve disputes between neighbours over trees, and it is advisable to contact the CJC before the dispute escalates into a major problem.
Tree disputes helpdesk
Did you know that the NSW Land and Environment Court runs a free service that provides procedural assistance (not legal advice) to the public on tree dispute matters? The service is service attended by Macquarie University students under the supervision of a qualified legal practitioner. Find out more.
Bushfire and asset protection
Properties within Port Stephens may be affected by the NSW 10/50 Entitlement, which permits removal of any tree on some properties within 10 metres of a residence (in most circumstances) if your property is deemed to be in a 'clearing entitlement area' which meets the 10/50 Code of Practice.
It is the home owner's responsibility to find out if the 10/50 Entitlement applies to trees within 10 metres of a home. There is no need to apply to Council to remove trees within 10 metres of a residence in a clearing entitlement area.
Please note: in Port Stephens exemptions from requirements for approval for the removal of vegetation does not cover:
- Koala habitat
- Tree species listed under the Federal EPBC Act 1999.
You can find out if the 10/50 Entitlement and exemptions applies to you by visiting the Rural Fire Service vegetation clearing page in the first instance, or by calling Council for free advice on (02) 4988 0255 if you are unsure whether you property is within a 'clearing entitlement area'.
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure compliance with the 10/50 Code of Practice.
To find out more, including applying for a Hazard Reduction Certificate, please contact the Rural Fire Service.
Vandalism of trees and vegetation
Council's Tree and Vegetation Vandalism Policy was developed in response to tree/vegetation vandalism being experienced by councils across the LGA and wider Hunter Region.
This is particularly apparent in the coastal zone where development pressure and conflicts between water views and vegetation has seen an increase in the vandalism of trees and vegetation on public land under the care, control and management of councils.
View the Tree Vegetation Vandalism Policy on our Policies page or contact Council's Vegetation Management Officer on 02 4988 0255 for further advice or to report potential vandalism.
Links and Downloads:
- Port Stephens Development Control Plan
- Fact sheet: Tree removal and pruning
- Tree removal application from our A-Z Forms page
- Map of significant trees (PDF 3.36 MB)
- Significant tree register(PDF 1MB)
- Map – Tree Assessment categories (PDF 3.45 MB)
- Dangerous trees on neighbouring properties - (PDF 657KB)
- Overhanging branches - (PDF 715KB)
- Community Justice Centre
- Tree Vegetation Vandalism Policy on our Policies page
For further information on vegetation and tree management please contact Council's Vegetation Management Officer on:
Phone: (02) 4988 0326
Fax: (02) 4987 3612


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Last week, the New Yorker carried an item about an ad campaign that was censored in The New York Times. The ad was for the revival of the play "Vienna: Lusthaus" and it featured a woman clad only in stockings and boots and angled so as not to reveal too much. The ad had already appeared in Time Out and as a piece of direct mail. The Times' Advertising Acceptability Department refused it and the ad agency, Eliran Murphy Group, New York, was forced back to the drawing board. Adages has learned that the first thing Eliran did was reproduce the ad with a black bar and the word "censored" stamped across it.
"They told us they don't accept ads with a black bar on them and the word censored," Richard Robertson, VP-account services, Eliran, told Adages. So the shop redrew the ad again, this time hiding the woman's naked butt behind the Lusthaus logo. "Once we gave them that version, they accepted the ad," Richard says. "So they must have been concerned about the butt." Richard still doesn't fully understand why the Times got so anal about the campaign. "Even the U.S. Postal Service accepted our brochure with the photo on the outside." An executive from the Acceptability Department refused to comment.
Eliran Murphy is no stranger to censorship. They were the ad shop that marketed the Brooklyn Museum's infamous "Sensation" show a couple of years back. "We tried to make the show a sensation with our advertising because we thought all of the art in it was old news and the show would just wither on the vine." The shop's campaign warned that attending the show could be "hazardous to your health." Then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani pre-empted the Eliran campaign with one of his own, declaring the show blasphemous. The show, of course, prospered beyond the museum's wildest dreams.
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
The Cannes Festival has given up the ghost , but the London International Advertising Awards has adopted it. After years of attempting to weed out fake or scam ads that have plagued festivals, the London awards show has decided to create a new category for ghost ads, which are ads created just for competition and were never paid for or approved by a client. The new category will premiere at this year's London festival and will be called Lavoie's Playground after Paul Lavoie, the 2002 festival jury president. "I would like you to think of this category as research and development for our industry," Lavoie writes on the London International Advertising Awards Web site.
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Over the years there has been a high turnover rate of people answering the phones at Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer Euro RSCG. Just try saying that name 12 times fast and you'll understand why. These poor people were actually forced to answer every call repeating that ridiculous company name in full. It required the lingual acrobatics of an Audrey Horne, the "Twin Peaks" character who tied a cherry stem into a pretzel knot with her tongue. (It's a good thing these people were not asked to also read out the acronym RSCG, which stands for Roux, Seguela, Cayzac & Goudard.)
Last week the agency consolidated and regrouped and then subdivided into two networks. And what did all this corporate flexing and fussing mean to those poor phone people? Well, now they answer the phones "Euro RSCG MVBMS Partners." A receptionist at the agency told Adages the name is harder to pronounce now than it was before. Just take a good look at it. What does it look like? A typo. In other words, a big mistake.
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The College of Medicine welcomed 171 first-year students into the medical field Friday, Aug. 8, during the college's 19th annual White Coat Ceremony.Each member of the class of 2018 was presented with a white coat symbolizing their entry into the medical profession; the UC Alumni Association provides the coats as a gift. The white coat is also a symbol of the patients the students will treat and the compassion, honesty and caring to which the students should always aspire.By almost every measure this year's class has the strongest profile in the college's history, based on MCAT scores and prior academic performance. Thirty-three percent of this year's class is from outside of Ohio and 17 different states are represented. About 13 percent of students are from underrepresented minorities in medicine.
Work is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, on replacing the carpet in the lobby of Kresge Auditorium. This work is scheduled to continue until 2 a.m., then resume at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, with completion of the project expected by 2 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. While work is underway, passage will be maintained through the doors opening onto Kresge Circle. (Access to and from Kresge Circle will also be maintained during the day Tuesday, Aug. 12.) In addition, access will be available through the CARE/Crawley Building entrances facing Eden Avenue.
Asbestos abatement will begin in Kettering North Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014. At that time, Kettering North will be segregated from the rest of the Kettering complex by containment barriers installed by the abatement contractor. While the abatement work is occurring, there will be negative air containment at Kettering North, creating inward airflow and confining odors and particles to the work area. The abatement contractor will follow all required protocols for performing this work. Work will begin on the third floor of the building with abatement progressing downward through the building. Due to the nature of the work, no specific completion date has been set. Please direct all questions regarding this work to Dennis Funke, Planning + Design + Construction, at 513-558-8999, or Jan Utrecht, Environmental Health and Safety, at 513-556-4968.
Mark your calendars for the Investigator Training Program (ITP), a free two-day educational program designed by Pfizer to support clinical trial investigators and research professionals. Clinical research professionals are encouraged to attend. The event, held at the UC Health Business Center, runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, and from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Twelve and a half hours of ACRP continuing education credit will be given for those certified by ACRP. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Additional details and registration information to follow.
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London Burning celebrates Britain's capital as today's international headquarters for creativity and innovation. The book features more than 100 new interviews and hundreds of specially commissioned photographs that introduce creative personalities young and old, highbrow and populist, Establishment figures and newbies, set against the variegated scenes they inhabit. Tracing the city's sparking of change across architecture, cinema, theatre, literature, dance, fashion, media, music, technology, design, and the visual and culinary arts, London Burning also explores the dynamics that have always underpinned the city's creative scene and the forces behind the city's unique drive. The book draws on a broad spectrum of people in the public eye and behind the scenes, among them Nicholas Serota, Director of Tate; sculptor Antony Gormley; Alastair Spalding, Chief Executive of Sadler's Wells; artists Gilbert & George; Alan Yentob, Creative Director of the BBC; director Guy Ritchie; Matthew Slotover, the founder of Frieze Art Fair; groundbreaking chefs Fergus Henderson and Ruthie Rogers; BritishVogue Editor Alexandra Shulman; critic Jackie Wullschlager; artist and Reith Lecturer Grayson Perry; conceptual guru Hans Ulrich Obrist and many more. London Burning brings this powerful creative center to life through the eyes of its most influential and innovative denizens.
London Burning: Portraits from a Creative City
av Hossein Amirsadeghi, Maryam Eisler
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- Forfatter: Hossein Amirsadeghi Maryam Eisler
- Undertittel: Portraits from a Creative City
- Språk: Engelsk
- English
- Utgitt: 2015-11
- Forlag: THAMES HUDSON
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Nick asked me for an update. Well, Nick, and everyone else, now that the work week is over once again, I can post again.
I was told that our church might pay for the materials I would need to teach an ASL class. That, however has yet to be decided, as it has still not been determined when or where the class will be held. I also have not yet received any information about who will join the class, but there are many who have told me they would join if I taught it. People at church are still trying to decide which board my ASL class would be under: Evangelism, Social Concern, Education... I think it would go under all of them, personally.
As far as work goes, I still have not had my review with my boss. He was at first saying that he'd have scheduled times for everyone, then he said he'd let us know when he was ready for us and he'd try to have the reviews done by the end of June, and now he's saying it will probably take until the end of July. In the meantime, I've been full-time for almost a month, am really enjoying it, and am desparately looking forward to being able to take time off during the day for lunch and whatever other small breaks I could get. But before I can do that, I'll have to train someone to take over for me for those short periods.
So, if I have a doctor's appointment or something, the lady who used to trade off with me during the week will have to take time out from her new full-time position in order to relieve me.
In other news, Devona has tagged me with the book tag that is going around. I'm getting to it, Devona. I'm just very busy, especially during the week. That's why I'll try to post my response this weekend.
In the meantime, I'm tagging IntolerantElle and Nick. They're the only ones whose blogs I frequent that haven't been tagged yet, that I know of. So, take it away, Elle and Nick. (And, Elle, hopefully you can do this before you come to visit Dan, whom I'm surprised didn't tag you first.)
Friday, June 24, 2005
Very well... An update
Posted by Mommy's Resource Closet at 6/24/2005 10:36:00 PM
2 comments:
- Nick said...
What is this book tag that you speak of...?
- Sat Jun 25, 06:59:00 AM CDT
- Mrs. T. Swede said...
You don't read too many of the blogs I do, do you? Check out Love and Blunder, Dan the Geologist, and those they've linked to. I'll be posting my own soon. And now, you must do the same! :)
- Sat Jun 25, 08:10:00 AM CDT
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Pepperjack Chicken & Pasta Bake
- Yield: servings
- 10-- boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2pounds shredded pepperjack cheese
- 1-- qt container fresh shredded parmesean
- 16ounces Kraft grated parmesean
- 2-- bricks Kraft cream cheese
- 2-- qts. heavy cream
- 1stick butter
- 6-- eggs
- 2cups crushed cornflakes
- -- garlic powder
- -- lemon pepper
- -- black pepper
- -- dehydrated onion flakes
- -- sea salt
- 2pounds dry fetticini noodles
Start by preparing the chicken. Wash the chicken breast then pat dry and set aside.
Place eggs in bowl and wisk to create and egg wash for the chicken. Then place the 2 cups of cornflakes in a small flat pan, and the grated parmesean in another small flat pan. Have a cookie sheet handy with wax paper lining.
Dip the chicken breast in the egg wash and then into the grated parmesean. Set aside for a few moments then redip in the egg wash and roll in the crushed conflakes. Then place the chicken pieces on the flat cookie sheet and then place in the freezer.
In a large stock pot start your water boiling with 2 Tsp. olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. After it reaches a rolling boil, gently place in your fetticini noodles stirring constantly to keep them from sticking together. Then turn down the heat to medium low and cover for 5 minutes. Then drain and toss with olive oil to further prevent the noodles from sticking together. Then set aside in the fridge till sauce is ready.
Start your alfredo sauce by adding to a large 5 qt sauce pan 1 stick of butter and 1 qt. heavy cream and place on low heat to melt the butter into the cream. Stirring slowly so as not to scald the cream.
Next, chunk up the cream cheese and add alittle at a time to slowly melt into the cream base. When it is all melted into the base, add a pinch of sea salt and a pinch of lemon pepper.
Next, add 1/2 of the shredded parmesean cheese and 2 cups of shredded pepperjack. Continue stirring till all melted and blended into the base.
Then add a pinch of black pepper and
2 Tsp. garlic powder and 2 Tsp. dehydrated onion flakes. Turn heat to between warm and low, please remember to stir occasionally.
Now take the chicken out of the freezer and place in a frying pan with alittle olive oil to prevent sticking and gently brown both sides. When done place on parchment paper to drain excess oil.
Next, place 6 pieces of chicken on cutting board and cut into nice bite size chunks. Fold chicken chunks into the sauce.
Now take a large casserole baking dish and spray with a non stick baking spray. Fold the chilled noodles into the baking dish a layer at a time. Between each layer ladle the sauce with chicken over. Being sure to sprinke a thin layer of pepperjack and shredded parmesean on top. Continue this layering process till all the noodles and in and sauce is in.
Take the remaining 4 pieces of chicken and cut them into long strips and bed them decoratively on top of the casserole. Then sprinkle a light layer of pepperjack and shredded parmesean.
Pre-heat your oven then Bake @ 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
To serve, slide onto serving platter and garnish with a corn salsa on top of a fresh sprig of oregano and mint leaves.


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|Review by Tasha (Age 13)
|Happy Feet is about a penguin named Mumble.
Mumble lives in the South Pole. Although humans may not realize this, penguins (according this digitally animated movie) love to sing.
Not only do they enjoy singing but also they are also very good at it. Every penguin has his or her own unique way of singing and lets just say that Mumble drew the short straw on this one because he is not the best penguin when it comes to singing in the South Pole (I would even say that he is the worst).
I think that he would be described as the William Hung of the penguin world.
Even though he isn't that great at singing he still manages to be happy, and if you know Mumble than you know that when he gets happy his little feet start to dance.
He actually tap dances when he is happy or even when he needs to show off to some mean, scary seal who happens to be trying to eat him.
He falls in love with an amazing penguin singer and teaches everyone that there is more to being a penguin than just singing and dancing.
If I had to rate this movie out of five stars I would probably give it 4 because it was very funny. The digital animation was AMAZING and I have to say that I was very surprised when I saw how real the snow and the water looked! The audience that I would have to choose for this movie would probably be anybody through the ages of 2-12. Some adults would probably really enjoy this movie although it was a little bit on the child friendly side, which would be excellent if you had kids. But I would definitely recommend this movie because of the humor, singing and of course dancing.
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|Check out DLTK's Happy Feet section for crafts and coloring.
Happy Feet details:
Release Date: November 17, 2006 (conventional theaters & IMAX)
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: George Miller
Screenwriter: George Miller, John Collee, Judy Morris, Warren Coleman
Starring: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Anthony LaPaglia, E.G. Daily, Miriam Margoyles, Magda Szubanski, Carlos Alazraqui, Johnny Sanchez III, Jeff Garcia, Lombardo Boyar
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical
MPAA Rating: PG (for some mild peril and rude humor)


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This page lists the song chart entries of Slade.A list of the hit albums by Slade is also available.
The songs are listed with the most widely successful first.
In addition to the above listed songs Slade also contributed to the
following entries:
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21 Aug 2012
Slade - Far Far Away
What about position in Switzerland & Austria -http://hitparade.ch/showitem.asp?interpret=Slade&titel=Cum+On+Feel+The+Noize&cat=s
The entries for the song "Cum On Feel the Noize" from
Switzerland & Austria are exactly what that page says they
should be, that is "Switzerland 4 - Apr 1973 (6 weeks),
Austria 10 - Apr 1973 (3 weeks)"
19 Aug 2012
28 & 29 is the same song
You are correct, the data has been fixed, thanks for the correction
2 Jan 2011
Hello, what websites or sources contained the Slade singles charts for France, Belgium and Poland? Thanks.
If you look at the foot of the "Song Charts" page (accessed
via the link on the left). It shows the templates used to
describe each chart entry. Clicking on that will show where
each set of data came from.
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Hello and welcome! This is my first build so I can't pretend to know all about "game mechanics" or anything, so I just chose what I thought are my favorite items for Garen. I play Garen as sort of a tank at the beginning, as he has only health and no AD, but after you get all of those health items and Atma's, that 122 AD comes in pretty handy when you use your roflcopter in team fights. I just added Bloodthirster because it's my favorite item, and I use it a lot with Brolaf. The fully charged up 100 AD is nice as well as the 25% Lifesteal, but at that point, who cares? If you get to this point, the match is already over or your team is so epic that you could get Archangel's and still own.
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Nick Perri
Nick Perri
- Instrument
- Guitar
- Genre
- Blues, Rock
- Strings
- GBM Electric Guitar Boomers, GB10 1/2 Electric Guitar Boomers
Nick Perri is a blues rock guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He is a founding member of Silvertide and the newly formed MOUNT HOLLY, and has also played guitar for Perry Farrell, sister Christina Perri and many others.
Nick is a platinum selling songwriter, and owns a custom guitar business under the brand name PERRI INK.
Look for MOUNT HOLLY's debut record coming in 2016