Course Instructor

Collaboration between the University of Graz and the University of Salzburg

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Katja Corcoran is head of Social Psychology at the University of Graz. Her areas of specialisation include investigating how people can best be helped to adopt goal-oriented behaviour patterns. She is particularly interested in what motivates people to act in an environmentally-friendly way and to work actively for sustainable energy transition.

Dr. Gayannée Kedia is a researcher in social psychology at the University of Graz. In parallel with her academic research she works as a writing coach and is the founder of abrilliantmind.blog, which aims to help researchers to be more productive and happier in their professional work.

Julius Möller, M.Sc. studied psychology. He is currently working on a PhD on threat and innovation. He is a qualified mediator, coach and trainer, and is studying to become a systemic psychotherapist.

 Anna Moser, M.Sc. B.A. studied psychology and education. She is currently working in social psychology and researching various counselling contexts. A major focus of her research is how people deal with stressful situations in their studies and lives, and how they overcome them. She is a qualified mediator, coach, trainer and is training as a systemic psychotherapist.

 Dr. Lisa Scheer works in the Competence Centre for University Teaching at the University of Graz, and was previously employed in the university’s Coordination Centre for Gender Studies and Equal Opportunities, where her responsibilities included diversity management throughout the university and the anti-bias circle. She has a doctorate in sociology and is particularly interested in approaches to teaching and learning that question power relationships, are diversity-sensitive and highly motivating.

Mag. (FH) Dr. Maria Stradner is a radio journalist and expert in communications studies. She completed her diploma at the FH JOANNEUM in Graz, followed by a doctorate at the University of Vienna’s Department of Communication. In the study videos for this course she talks about communication from an academic perspective, but also about practical aspects such as rhetoric and presentation methods.

Thomas Vikoler, M.Sc. studied psychology. He is currently researching stress amongst employees, examining what factors cause positive stress (“eustress”) or negative stress (distress) and how both these forms of stress affect our health and productivity.

Georg Zerle, M.Sc. B.A. studied psychology and education. He is currently researching in the field of self-regulation and coaching. He has completed various qualifications in counselling such as coaching, training and mentoring, and is now training as a psychological psychotherapist.

 Salzburg meditation collective The “Meditation Kollektiv Salzburg” describes itself as a mindful and open space for anyone interested in meditation, regardless of whether they are beginners or more experienced. It is a space where people can share meditation, exchange experiences and learn about its positive effects.

 Additional contributors:
Henrike Ennen, MA in psychology
Simon Eckert, BA in psychology