We embody the university of the future!

The digital university hub (DUH) is an innovative cooperation and service platform dedicated to digital and social transformation in Austrian higher education. As a collaborative initiative of the Graz University of Technology, the University of Graz, and the University of Vienna, the DUH aims to connect higher education stakeholders and collectively shape the future of tertiary education.

Our Mission

We embody the university of the future! With this guiding principle, the DUH works to equip Austrian universities for the challenges of the 21st century. Our goal is to drive digital and social transformation in higher education through shared expertise, open exchange, and participatory processes.

Core Objectives

• Fostering Networking: We bring together experts and decision-makers from various universities to exchange experiences and learn from one another.
• Driving Innovation: We support digitalization in higher education by developing and disseminating open-source software solutions.
• Promoting a Collaborative Mindset: We advocate for a culture of cooperation and open exchange between universities.
• Enabling Knowledge Transfer: We facilitate knowledge sharing within the community through conferences, workshops, and online resources.
• Establishing Transformation Management: We develop approaches and best practices for managing digital transformation processes in the higher education context.

Our Values

• Collaboration: We believe in the power of cooperation and actively promote exchange between universities and individuals.
• Effectiveness: Our focus is on developing and implementing solutions that have a measurable and positive impact on the higher education landscape.
• Trust: We create an environment of mutual trust that enables open, cross-university, and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas and joint innovation.
• Transparency: We rely on clear communication and transparent processes in all our activities to promote understanding and acceptance.
• Engagement: We encourage active involvement and initiative to drive digital transformation in higher education.
• Openness: We promote free access to knowledge, resources, and technologies, and support open-source initiatives.

Future Perspective

In the coming years, we will increasingly focus on topics such as the integration of artificial intelligence, the development of sustainable digital and collaborative infrastructures, and the promotion of digital competencies in universities. Results and further information on these topics are available in the DUH theme dossier, event calendar, and through various initiatives