Events
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SAVE THE DATE: Graduate Conference 2026
We are pleased to invite you to the Graduate Conference 2026 of the Center for Doctoral Studies. On April 29, doctoral and PhD candidates in their final phase will present results of their dissertation projects.
Conference
Schillerplatz/ Conference room
Academy
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OeAW | DOC application writing (2026)
The Center for Doctoral Studies invites all doctoral candidates of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna interested in applying for the OeAW DOC grant to participate in this session, which will address requirements, preparation, proposal writing, and more.
Coffee Table Talk
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Karl-Schweighofer-Gasse 3, 1070 Vienna, room DG 18
Academy
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The Power of Presence
Cultivating Confidence and Impact in Presentations
This presentation workshop for doctoral and PhD candidates draws on theatre, performance, and coaching practices and engages participants in guided exercises and reflection to ground oneself, communicate with confidence, and bring clarity and authenticity to one's work.
Workshop
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Karl-Schweighofer-Gasse 3, 1070 Vienna, room DG18
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Open Door Event summer semester 2026
The Center for Doctoral Studies welcomes all doctoral and PhD students to an open door event in the summer semester 2026.
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Schillerplatz/ 201
Academy
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Online info session for enrollment in the Doctor of Philosophy SuSe 2026
In this online session will address questions regarding the admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna — including requirements, potential challenges, and prerequisites.
Informative meeting
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Online via Zoom
Academy
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Exposé Writing in English
The exposé represents the foundation and starting point for the doctoral thesis and is a crucial first step in the overall writing process. This one-day workshop is designed for doctoral and PhD candidates and offers hands-on guidance for writing exposés in English.
Workshop
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Karl-Schweighofer-Gasse 3, 1070 Vienna, room DG 18
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Final steps: Submission of your PhD thesis and thesis defense / Rigorosum
How do I submit my dissertation or PhD thesis? What exactly does revocation application mean in AkademieOnline? How does this relate to the planned publication of my dissertation thesis? Why can a plagiarism check before submission be advisable? How and when can I register for my defense or rigorosum?
Informative meeting
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Online via Zoom
Academy
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Copyright - Citing correctly, avoiding plagiarism
The workshop deals with questions relating to copyright in dissertations and provides information, tips and background knowledge on how copyright must be taken into account when writing a dissertation.
Workshop
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Karl-Schweighofer-Gasse 3, 1070 Vienna, DG 18 (meeting room)
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Open Door Event Winter Semester 2025/26
The Center for Doctoral Studies welcomes new and continuing doctoral students to an open door event in the winter semester 2025/26.
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Schillerplatz/ 201
Academy
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Research Day 2025 of the Academy
The Research Day 2025 of the Academy presents the range of current research activities at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, gives insights into specific projects and their results, and encourages collegial discussions. The Research Day focuses on presentations of research projects in advanced stages.
Conference
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Schillerplatz/ Conference room
Academy
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Welcome to the new semester!
Welcome Session for the Doctor of Philosophy
We would like to invite all new doctoral students in the Doctor of Philosophy program to the Center for Doctoral Studies' Welcome Session.
Informative meeting
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Online via Zoom
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Invitation to the Defense of Luis Ortiz
The PhD in Practice program at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna kindly invites you to the defense of Luis Ortiz' dissertation project “The Mountains Travel. Stations of Migrant Territorialities”.
Defense
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Schillerplatz/ 201
Art Theory and Cultural Studies
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Mandatory briefing on Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program
Starting in the winter semester of 2025, participation in an informational meeting will be mandatory for admission to the doctoral program in philosophy.
Informative meeting
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Online via Zoom
Student Service
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Invitation to the Rigorosum of Jae Hyun Lim
The Institute for Art and Architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna kindly invites you to the rigorosum of Jae Hyun Lim´s dissertation project "Present and Invisible: Interstice of the Unbuilt in Arata Isozaki’s Architecture".
Rigorosum
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Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, 1010 Vienna, Schillerplatz 3, room 211
Art and Architecture
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Invitation to the Defense of Veronika Rudorfer
The Institute Art Theory and Cultural Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna kindly invites you to the defense of Veronika Rudorfer´s dissertation project “Seeing the void. Forms of visual representation of so-called 'Arisierungen' in contemporary art”.
Defense
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Schillerplatz/ M13a
Art Theory and Cultural Studies
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Online information session: Dissertation Completion Fellowship
This session will provide information about the call, the submission process and the fellowship.
Informative meeting
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Online via Zoom
Academy
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Invitation to the Rigorosum of Adam Hudec
The Institute for Art and Architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna kindly invites you to the rigorosum of Adam Hudec' dissertation project "Epidermitecture: Socio-material investigation of biopatina on outer surfaces of built environments".
Rigorosum
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Schillerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, room 209
Art and Architecture
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Mandatory briefing on Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program
Starting in the winter semester of 2025, participation in an informational meeting will be mandatory for admission to the doctoral program in philosophy.
Informative meeting
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Online via Zoom
Student Service
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Mandatory briefing on Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program
Starting in the winter semester of 2025, participation in an informational meeting will be mandatory for admission to the doctoral program in philosophy.
Informative meeting
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Online via Zoom
Student Service
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Online info session for enrollment in the Doctor of Philosophy WiSe 2025-26
We cordially invite those interested in the Doctor of Philosophy program at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna to attend this online session to learn about the program, its enrollment requirements and procedures.
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Online via Zoom
Academy