Discover the Campus of Technical University of Leoben with RCP Student Matthias Rittberger
Matthias Rittberger is a Bachelor’s student in Responsible Consumption and Production (RCP) at Technical University of Leoben (TUL). In this article, he shows us the most important places on campus for his studies and for future RCP students.
Let’s discover Leoben together!
Interdisciplinary studies? That means studying all over campus!
“The Bachelor’s programme in Responsible Consumption and Production is an interdisciplinary programme provided by EURECA-PRO.
This not only gives you a very broad insight into many areas – from natural sciences and engineering to management – but also allows you to discover many lecture halls, laboratories and places at TUL. Let’s dive into all the locations in Leoben future RCP students should now!”
Matthias Rittberger
Main building and Erzherzog-Johann-Building
The historic main building of Technical University of Leoben is not only a real eye-catcher, but also one of the numerous locations for lectures of an RCP student. Here, you can really immerse yourself in the long history of the Montanist university. A connecting wing leads to the modern Erzherzog-Johann Building.
Among other things, this is where the Audimax is located, which often hosts events or fairs.
Chemistry Building and Labs
Depending on which subject area students are particularly interested in, they will also work closely with a wide variety of departments during their studies. In case of Matthias, he worked with the Chair for General and Analytical Chemistry located in the Erzherzog-Johann Building: “I’ve spent the last few months in the chemistry lab to do the research for my Bachelor’s thesis. During this time, I’ve quickly become a part of the team and got a lot of support from the other researchers. I even joined them for teambuilding activities like our weekly pizza baking.”
Chemistry Building and Labs
Depending on which subject area students are particularly interested in, they will also work closely with a wide variety of departments during their studies. In case of Matthias, he worked with the Chair for General and Analytical Chemistry located in the Erzherzog-Johann Building:
“I’ve spent the last few months in the chemistry lab to do the research for my Bachelor’s thesis. During this time, I’ve quickly become a part of the team and got a lot of support from the other researchers. I even joined them for teambuilding activities like our weekly pizza baking.”
Lunch break at Hubi’s Imbiss
In Leoben, there’s lots of possibilities for students to grab a quick snack or go for lunch.
One of the most popular places among both students and university staff is Hubi’s Imbiss. Also for Matthias: “It’s one of my go-to places for a quick lunch. It’s very good and sometimes, you even have to wait in line outside because so many university people want to grab a burger or snack.”
Working together at Study Center
The Study Centre, which opened in 2022, is a modern and very spacious building with lecture halls, desks, and reading nooks. Here, students can study together, visit the ÖH (Austrian National Union of Students) or make use of the study support centre’s services.
Matthias likes to use the facilities for meetings with his colleagues:
“Even though I prefer studying on my own at home, my study colleagues and I often use the Study Center for group work. The building is super new and nicely done, with lots of space for working and studying together. You can even rent separate meeting rooms for group work.”
Training at USI Gym
For all students who are keen on sports, USI (University Sports) is the place to go. USI not only offers a variety of affordable sports courses, it also provides its own gym to TUL students and university staff.
With the entry being next to the Erzherzog-Johann Building, it’s the place to go for a lot of students – Matthias too: “For me, the USI gym is one of the most important locations in Leoben. It’s a gym provided by the university and the perfect place for training.”
Find more!
Want to know more about Matthias’ experiences in studying Responsible Consumption and Production?
Check out this interview in which he shares about choosing the right study programme, community in Leoben and international opportunities with EURECA-PRO!
