BOKU University research portal achieves GOLD status in WACA certification
In October 2024, the BOKU University research portal was awarded the WACA Silver certification. This recognition was then raised to GOLD status in March 2025 following a further in-depth audit by the certification body TÜV Austria.
To achieve the Gold status, strict criteria had to be met. In addition to accessibility, these include usability, technical standards and the implementation of best practice methods for continuously improving and adapting the website to the needs of users.
The Gold certificate is valid for three years. Each year, compliance with the criteria is verified by an audit to ensure that the high standards continue to be met.
There are currently 64 WACA certificates in Austria, of which only ten have achieved GOLD status. The research portal of BOKU University stands out due to its high complexity. Besides the research portal of BOKU University, there is only one other website with a test sample of more than 15 pages that has also achieved GOLD status. This underlines the outstanding performance of BOKU University.
The BOKU University research portal is not only important for scientists and researchers, but also for the interested public. It provides comprehensive information and access to current research results, which promotes transparency and knowledge transfer.
This award underlines the continuous efforts of BOKU University to provide a barrier-free and user-friendly platform for research, science and the public.
Information: https://forschung.boku.ac.at/en