Departments of ÖH JKU
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Overview
ÖH JKU's Chair is supported in its work by various Departments: You can think of them as specialised divisions. Each of them is responsible for their own area, but all ultimately report to the Chair.
We will introduce you to all 17 departments below - more details about their work can be found on their linked subpages.
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Departments for Study Advice
These Departments are in constant contact with students - they offer comprehensive advice in various areas.
- Department for Student Guidance (StudRef): StudRef advises high school students on choosing a degree programme and helps them get started at university, for example by coordinating Mentorings for first-year students..
- Department for Social Policy (SozRef): SozRef provides support with financial aid, accessibility, studying with children, and more.
- Department for Migration and Integration (ReMI): ReMI supports international students who come to Austria for their degree studies.
- Department for Educational and Social Policy (BiGesPol): BiGesPol organises events on political topics and also offers in-depth advice on university law.
- Department for Women, Gender and Equal Opportunities (FemRef): FemRef provides advice on incidents of discrimination and coordinates the Awareness Teams at ÖH events.
Space for more than studies
Departments for Events
While some of the departments listed above might also host events from time to time, the following departments have networking as their main focus:
- Department for Sports (SportRef): SportRef keeps you on your feet: whether it's running or beach volleyball, you can burn off your energy here!
- Department for Culture (KuRef): KuRef organises various cultural events on campus, from lecture hall cinema to Mensafeste.
- Department for Climate Protection and Sustainability (KlimaRef): KlimaRef raises awareness of climate issues with clothing swaps, information stands and the Fairteiler.
- Department for International Affairs (REFI): REFI is part of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and, as such, organises events for international exchange students.
- Department for Organisation (OrgRef): OrgRef coordinates two of the biggest events on campus, the ÖH Sommerfest and the Christmas Mensafest.
Space for collaboration
Departments for Internal Affairs
Good internal coordination is essential for smooth workings at ÖH JKU. These departments usually don't engage with students, but they are crucial for us!
- Department for IT (IT-Ref): IT-Ref manages all our internal technical services and is the point of contact for information management at JKU.
- Department for Public Relations (ÖffRef): ÖffRef manages all of the ÖH JKU's social media accounts and publications, and is the point of contact for press enquiries.
- Department for Economic Affairs (WiRef): WiRef takes care of all financial matters and manages our bank accounts.
- General Secretariat (GenSek): GenSek supports ÖH JKU's Chair in its tasks and coordinates, among other things, the sending of emails to all students.
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Departments for Services
These Departments are a bit different from the others in that they act as Service Points instead:
- Department for Lecture Notes and Study Aids (ÖH Shop): ÖH Shop is your affordable source for printing, lab coats, books and office supplies.
- Department for Book Exchange (ÖH Bücherbörse): ÖH Bücherbörse arranges and coordinates the sale of used books and lecture notes among students.
- Department for Communication (LUI): LUI is ÖH JKU's Student Bar and always happy about your visit.