Regina Aichinger

Regina Aichinger is the R&D Head of the Higher Education Research and Development Department at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. Her work focuses on institutional governance, diversity management, and educational policy, particularly in Austrian tertiary institutions. She has been actively involved in shaping evidence-based organizational development frameworks and exploring strategic positioning challenges in competitive higher education landscapes.

Her research spans over 15 years, with key contributions in diversity paradigms, quality management systems, and third mission activities. Aichinger has published extensively on topics such as gender microaggressions, holistic governance frameworks, and the evolution of Austrian universities of applied sciences. She received the Diversitas Preis 2016 and the Audit Hochschule und Familie certification in 2022 for her impactful work.

Aichinger frequently presents at international conferences like EAIR and contributes to academic peer-review processes. Her recent efforts include advancing inclusive education through the Diversity Yearbook series and analyzing the intersection of intercultural competence and institutional innovation.

She leads collaborative projects addressing university-firm partnerships and has pioneered initiatives to integrate future skills development into scientific education. Her work bridges academic research with practical implementation, emphasizing the importance of equity and evidence-based practices in higher education systems.