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Welcome to BOKU
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
The University of Sustainability and Life
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100 years of female students at BOKU
In 1919, women were admitted for the first time as ordinary students to our university. Today, 50% of our students enrolled are females - a key factor for the success of our work.
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Our Vision:
• We are one of the best universities in Europe for sustainability
• We are a leading university, where scientists and students exchange ideas with policymakers and stakeholders from both the private sector and civil society
• We see ourselves as an innovation leader in the green economy -
Our mission
Standards and professional focus
• Conservation and development of protection for habitats and the economic market, as well as standards of living
• Management of natural resources
• Ensuring food security and human health -
Our values (and the BOKU spirit) are
• Excellence
• Transparency
• Cooperation
• Responsibility
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For BOKU, Bioeconomy is
an essential contribution to protecting our climate and addressing the Grand Challenges. We aim for a fossil fuel free economy, providing renewable energy and resources for a growing population.
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Sustainability
We have been researching and teaching sustainability since 1872. BOKU is committed to contributing to the sustainable development of society.
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BOKU-Stories
With our new format, the BOKU Stories, we present people at BOKU and ask them to introduce themselves and their research. It all starts with Prof. Thomas Ertl from the Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control. What his research is all about and how he got his nickname "Mr. Kanal": See for yourself in this first of our all-new series of videos.
