General refurbishment of the House of Educational Sciences at the University of Graz officially launched

The laboratories of the Medical University, which were previously housed in the building, have already been relocated to the new Med Campus Graz. The gutting work and the installation of the new district heating transit line in the basement are in full swing, the temporary steel structure to secure the main east staircase has been erected, the demolition of the existing coffin cover on the east roof floor, including emergency sealing, is proceeding according to schedule and the first half of the façade to be renovated has been scaffolded. Federal Minister of Education, Science and Research Ao. Univ.-Prof.Dr. Martin Polaschek: “I am delighted that, following the recent building permit, the general refurbishment of the premises can now begin, where the Faculty of Education and Educational Sciences and the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Environmental, Regional and Educational Sciences will find a new home in the future. The merger will not only mean shorter distances in future, but also a real improvement in the quality of study, teaching, research and working conditions. With a total investment volume of around 59 million euros from funds of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, the project will sustainably strengthen the universities in Graz and thus also Graz as an important science and research location.” Rector Mag.jur. Dr.jur. Peter Riedler: “Educational sciences and teacher training are among the most sought-after subjects and are particularly relevant to society. The House of Educational Sciences now literally places these areas at the center of our campus. Students and academics benefit from the short distances and modern teaching spaces. Thanks to sustainable measures and climate-friendly technology, we are a big step closer to the University of Graz’s goal of achieving true climate neutrality by 2040.” Thomas Lorenz ZT GmbH has been commissioned for local site supervision and structural design verification on this project.