by Sarah Davies
STS department staff marked the start of the new semester with an informal retreat in the vineyards around Vienna. The afternoon of 29th September saw staff members brave some spots of rain and the surprisingly steep hills around Nußdorf for a hike along the Donau, through vineyards and woods, and into Grinzing, where we closed the walk with refreshments at Feuerwehr Wagner. The event offered the possibility for staff across the department to catch up after the summer, and marks the start of a new tradition: we will reconvene next year on 30th September 2026.
The photos show those who braved the hike, and the route we took – in case anyone wants to recreate it.
