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Exploring Austria Beyond the Clichés: ERASMUS+ Students Visit the Salzwelten Hallein

As part of the course "Discovering Austria beyond the clichés," our ERASMUS+ students embarked on an unforgettable excursion to the Salzwelten Hallein – one of the world’s oldest salt mines and a true hidden gem of Austrian heritage. Equipped with helmets and a spirit…

Politics Up Close: International Students Visit Salzburg City Hall

What does local politics look like in practice—and how does it compare across countries? Our international students explored these questions during an insightful visit to Salzburg City Hall on 15 May 2025, where they were warmly welcomed by Mayor Bernhard Auinger. In his opening…

Experiencing Media Ethics Firsthand

Our students visited the ORF and gained firsthand insight into journalism as a profession rooted in responsibility. Public broadcasting plays a vital role in a liberal democracy. It provides independent information, offers orientation, and protects diversity of opinion. This visit was especially valuable for…

A Fun Finale for This Semester’s European Sport eXchange

The final excursion of this semester’s European Sport eXchange course ended on a cheerful note with a fun round of bowling. This semester’s group has been particularly engaged and full of good energy – it was a great way to wrap up a successful…

🎶 Echoes of Diversity: A Week of Music and International Collaboration Comes to a Triumphant Close 🎶

The international Blended Intensive Programme Echoes of Diversity, hosted by the Pädagogische Hochschule Salzburg from April 7–11, 2025, concluded with a truly memorable concert that celebrated both musical talent and cultural exchange. Students from partner institutions in Austria, Italy, France, and Estonia performed alongside…

🎶 “Echoes of Diversity” has begun! 🎶

Today, we warmly welcomed our international guests to the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) Echoes of Diversity – an EU co-funded music education project hosted by our Department of Music (LA_PS). Throughout this week (April 7–11), students and lecturers from Italy, Hungary, Estonia, and France…

Campfire, dough and democracy – a trip to JUZ Taxham

As part of the international course Experiencing and Shaping Democracy, the students visited the Youth Centre JUZ in Taxham. One group built and managed the fire, while the other prepared dough for Stockbrot, practicing teamwork and shared responsibility—key elements of democratic decision-making. A big…

ERASMUS+ Incoming Students Enjoy a Winter Excursion to Werfenweng

As part of the ERASMUS+ programme, our incoming students had the opportunity to take part in a special excursion to the winter wonderland of Werfenweng. Accompanied by experienced guides, they embarked on an unforgettable snow hike through the breathtaking Alpine landscape. Students from different…

Welcome to Salzburg

  Upon their arrival in Salzburg, the Erasmus students embarked on exciting first days exploring the city. During their welcome days the students enjoyed a guided city walk, taking in the historic charm of Salzburg’s old town. Afterwards, they visited the iconic Hohensalzburg Fortress,…

Successful Completion of the Adaptive Winter Sports Week (BiP)

The Adaptive Winter Sports Week (Blended Intensive Programme), held from January 12th to 18th, 2025, in Werfenweng, Austria, was a great success! Participants gained valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in teaching adaptive skiing for individuals with disabilities, including cerebral palsy, visual impairments, and sit…