Hufak is the student union of Angewandte. It is part of the Austrian Students‘ Union (ÖH), which is organized on three levels. „Federal ÖH“, including 2x Hufak. Formally elected at the ÖH election, which takes place every 2 years.
Two main tasks:
- Representation of students in their area of activity
- Service & advice for students
Bundesvertretung (BV)
The federal Bundesvertretung (BV) is organized throughout Austria. She is a negotiating partner with the ministry, is active in the and represents the students externally.
For many concerns that are not applied-specific (e.g. Studienbeihilfe or legal support), the advice hotlines of Bundes-ÖH are the best contact point. For everything specific to Angewandte there is the level of university representation: Hufak.
UniversitätsvertretungDie Universitätsvertretung (UV) besteht aus 9 Mandatar*innen, die sich alle 1-2 Monate bei einer UV-Sitzung treffen. (UV)
The university representation (UV) represents the students towards the local university administration and the rectorate. She fights for your interests and rights as a student and tries to bring about improvements at the university and in teaching.
Study programme representatives (Studienvertretungen/StVs)
Study programme representatives (StV) form the smallest unit within the student representation structure in Austria. They are the direct contact persons for and look after the concerns of the students in their degree program. For example, they actively advocate for improvements in everyday student life in various committees (e.g., curriculum working groups, study conferences, etc.).
At Angewandte there are currently 21 Studienvertretungen, each made up of 2-3 mandates.
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