Gender & Diversity Management

Creating Equal Opportunities

We, the St. Pölten UAS, acknowledge that gender identity is not always binary and may well differ from how it might seem from the outside. Our campus is a tolerant and inclusive environment where everybody is welcome – and a place dedicated to counteracting social inequality based on gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion, social and ethnic origin.

This is why we initiate and support innovative projects in the fields of inclusion, gender equality and diversity.

Contact: Gender and Diversity Team

Our Gender and Diversity Team implements our strategic targets on gender mainstreaming and diversity management. Supported by representatives of the departments and service units, the Works Council, the UAS Board, and the Austrian Students' Union (ÖH), it introduces measures on awareness, launches projects and contributes to publications (e.g., language manual).

Mag. Nöstlinger Katharina Maria, MA

Mag. Katharina Maria Nöstlinger, MA
Gender and Diversity 
Contact: katharina.noestlinger@fhstp.ac.at


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Accessibility, Studying/Working with a Disability / Chronic Illness

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences offers barrier-free premises and helpful technical equipment as far as possible. Staff and students with disabilities are supported and advised respectively.

More on Accessibility

Family Friendliness, Studying/Working as a Parent

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences tries to support employees with care responsibilities and to create optimal conditions for studying with a child or studying during pregnancy.

More on Family Friendliness

Inclusive Communication

We, the St. Pölten UAS, strive to be an inclusive place for all. An important step towards achieving this goal is the use of inclusive language that does not exclude or discriminate against anyone.

The St. Pölten UAS actively promotes gender-sensitive wording and recommends neutralising gender. Where this is not possible, we give priority to using the asterisk (*).
For concrete assistance regarding diversity (disability, anti-racism, sexual orientation, etc.) or inclusive visual imagery, please refer to the “Guidelines for Inclusive Communication” approved by the UAS Board and the Executive Board.

All Genders Welcome WCs

At the St. Pölten UAS, rooms are available where all people are welcome to use regardless of their gender.

The “All Genders Welcome WCs” are located here:

  • Ground floor, building B
  • 2nd floor, main staircase, building A

The former men’s, women’s, and wheelchair-accessible toilets in these locations have been changed to accommodate all genders. These all-gender toilets have waste bins in every cubicle.

Our showers and changing rooms for students are also intended as spaces for all genders, which is why they are not separated according to gender. Please behave respectfully towards one another when using these rooms.

Why Are All Gender WCs Important?

Campaign Against Sexual Discrimination and Violence

The UAS consistently works on raising awareness within the framework of the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and beyond.

The Statute of the St. Pölten UAS expressly prohibits any form of sexual harassment of staff members, students or other persons involved in higher education operations.

The following persons may serve as a point of contact:

  • Gender & Diversity Officer
  • Works Council
  • Academic Director
  • Students’ Union representatives
  • members of the UAS Board
  • Human Resources & Legal Affairs

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Women in STEM

We seek to support women to pursue a career in the STEM fields. It is our objective to break gender stereotypes because female engineers are much sought after and can expect excellent career prospects!

We have offers for both female school and university students.
Our offer is aimed primarily at everyone who understands themself as female.

Gender & Diversity in Research

The St. Pölten UAS takes a strong stance in research. This includes adopting a perspective on gender & diversity and thereby creating added value for society.

Helpful Resources

Current example at the St. Pölten UAS

... and Teaching

The further Training in Higher Education Didactics by LEARN offers support in including gender & diversity into teaching. It aims at teaching basic knowledge about gender and diversity. Please do not hesitate to ask if you need additional training.

Further information

You want to know more? Feel free to ask!
Mag. Nöstlinger Katharina Maria, MA

Mag. Katharina Maria Nöstlinger , MA

Gender & Diversity
Service and Competence Centre for Higher Education Development and Quality Management