Decoration of Honour for Science and Art of the Republic of Austria for Prof. Karl Sigmund

15.10.2025

Emeritus Univ.-Prof. Dr. Karl Sigmund was awarded the Decoration of Honour for Science and Art of the Republic of Austria by President Dr Alexander Van der Bellen – the highest honour for scientific and artistic achievements in Austria.

As a recipient of the Ehrenzeichen für Wissenschaft und Kunst der Republik Österreich, Prof. Sigmund has consequently been appointed to the Curia for Science and Art. The number of members per Curia is limited to just 18 Austrian and 18 international personalities.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to him on this prestigious award!

Karl Sigmund sitzend auf einer steinernen Bank (Hintergrund: Wiese mit Strauch und Baum)