Vienna Pride 2024: UAS Technikum Wien and Queer@Hochschulen Promote Diversity

UAS Technikum Wien’s participation in Vienna Pride 2024 once again emphasized its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. In addition to its presence at Pride, the university is focusing on long-term initiatives such as the Queer Engineer network and various support services for students and staff. In the following interview, Mark Adams, Head of Languages and contact person for the community at UAS Technikum Wien, explains the relevance of these efforts and the university’s ongoing commitment to an open and inclusive atmosphere.

Am Bild: Mark Adams, Head of Languages and contact person for the community at UAS Technikum Wien.

How important is UAS Technikum Wien’s participation in Vienna Pride?
Mark Adams: Participating in Vienna Pride is very important to us. It is not only a celebration of diversity and acceptance, but also a powerful demonstration against discrimination and for equality. Our presence at the parade and other Pride events shows that we as a university are a safe and supportive place for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

What has changed at UAS Technikum Wien since Queer Engineer was founded in 2022?
Mark Adams: We have made great progress since Queer Engineer was founded. There is now a strong network for LGBTQIA+ students and staff that regularly organizes activities and offers support. The creation of an anonymous feedback form and active participation in the Students support Students network on Discord has greatly improved visibility and a sense of belonging within our community. We are particularly proud of the openness and commitment of our students and staff, who help to promote an inclusive culture.

What makes Vienna Pride special?
Mark Adams: Vienna Pride offers a platform for community associations, LGBTIQ artists and cooperation partners to present and celebrate LGBTIQ culture. The Rainbow Parade on June 8 was another highlight, with over 300,000 participants. UAS Technikum Wien took part together with queer@hochschulen to send a strong signal for acceptance and diversity. Our participation underlined our ongoing commitment to promoting an open and appreciative organizational culture.

UAS Technikum Wien is proud to be part of the queer@hochschulen initiative, which provides an important platform for networking and support within Austria’s higher education institutions. Together with other universities and universities of applied sciences, we are committed to promoting LGBTIQAA* issues and advocating for an open and inclusive society.

Further Links:

Equality – UAS Technikum Wien

Presentations on finance, education and accessibility: Students support Students (SSS)

Queer city walk of the “Queer Engineer” network

Queer Guided Tour in Haus des Meeres: An Evening with Queer Engineer

Happy Pride Month 2023

Blood donation action at the FH Technikum: Vampire Cup and finally gay and bisexual men and trans persons admitted

Pride Month: UAS Technikum Wien startet „Queer Engineer“-Netzwerk (german)

Podcast – Pride Month: Queer Engineer als Netzwerk für alle (#80 Mariella Müller und Mark Adams) (german)

Picture Gallery – Vienna Pride 2024: