A Visit to the AK Economics Department

What does it take to turn a socio-ecological economics degree into a career and could the century-old Austrian Chamber of Labour be the place to do it? SEEP students went to find out.

Discover fresh perspectives and inspiring stories from SEEP students, alumni, and experts driving change toward a sustainable future.

What does it take to turn a socio-ecological economics degree into a career and could the century-old Austrian Chamber of Labour be the place to do it? SEEP students went to find out.

For this Alumni Stories night, three SEEP alumni return to the student lounge to tell the stories their CVs leave out: the unexpected turns, the lucky breaks, and the paths that led them where they are.

At this workshop the Master Club joined Teach For Austria to explore how collective leadership can help us understand complex systems and create meaningful change.

The SEEP Master Club visited Vice-President of the Constitutional Court, Dr. Verena Madner, for a rare look inside the rooms where some of Austria’s most foundational democratic decisions are being taken.

An evening of honest stories, practical tips, and real career insights: the SEEP Alumni Stories Night brought SEEPers together across generations. From PhD paths to NGO work, alumni shared what comes after SEEP. And why learning from each other matters.

On 5 November 2025, the SEEP Master Club officially came to life with its very first kickoff event. Marking the start of a new, student-led initiative within the SEEP Master’s program at WU Vienna.

How can science drive social change? In a workshop on transformative science, WU SEEP students Filipa Reis and Elisabeth Hartmann brought together researchers to explore how academia can challenge power structures, embrace diverse perspectives, and advance equity and sustainability.

Nearly 200 SEEP students and alumni came together on October 11, 2025, at WU Wien for the largest SEEP gathering in the program’s history. Organized by the newly founded SEEP Master Club, SEEP Connect 2025 marked a first milestone in strengthening the growing SEEP community.