400 Years of the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg

1622 – 1962 – 2022

In 2022, the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS) will celebrate the 400th anniversary of its founding by Prince Archbishop Paris Lodron as well as the 60th anniversary of its reconstitution in 1962. This is reason enough to celebrate, to look together at its eventful history and to look to the future.

All anniversary events at a glance

Anniversary calendar 2022

Our extensive programme offers something for everyone, and all are welcome to get involved in the anniversary events.

Click HERE for the calendar

Congratulations to the PLUS

400 Voices for 400 Years

As part of the anniversary, we are collecting "400 Voices for 400 Years of the PLUS" – in this campaign, PLUS students and staff share their stories.

Click HERE for the project

Rector’s Column

Rektor Lehnert on the anniversary year

Hendrik Lehnert, Rector of the PLUS, presents plans for the anniversary year in his column.

Click HERE for the Rector’s Column

University milestones: an overview

1622

On 4th October, the imperial privilege to re-establish a Salzburg university is conferred. The university is formally founded on 8th October.

1810

As Salzburg becomes part of Bavaria during the Napoleonic Wars, the university is abolished and converted into a lyceum.

1962

The National Assembly passes the resolution to reopen the University of Salzburg. The University is named Alma Mater Paridiana in commemoration of Paris Lodron,

2022

Paris Lodron University Salzburg celebrates its quatercentenary and receives a new structure with six – instead of four – faculties.

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