Institute for Applied Research on Skilled Crafts and Trades
The Institute for Applied Research on Skilled Crafts and Trades, or IAGF for short, represents the bridge between skilled crafts and trades and science. The IAGF is concerned with the skilled crafts and trades in the past, present and future, with particular emphasis on their future viability and further development.
Three-part online workshop series 2026
Social Media for Businesses: Visibility, Content, and Recruitment
Social media has become an important channel for many businesses to increase their visibility, reach young audiences, and provide insights into their day-to-day operations. In this three-part online workshop series, you’ll learn how to use social media for your business in a simple, practical way—with the help of AI—from choosing the right platform to planning and creating your own content.
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11.06.2025:
Presentation of the study: Passion in craftsmanship - the Austrian spirit of craftsmanship
What does it really mean to be a passionate craftsman or craftswoman? Is it just about enthusiasm for what you do, the joy of designing and creating? Or is there more to it - perseverance, patience, persistence and the strength to overcome setbacks? This study is dedicated to the often romanticized, but rarely considered in depth, question of the true meaning of passion in craftsmanship.