Austrian Society for Sociology
The Austrian Society for Sociology ( ÖGS ) in the legal form of a private, non-profit association aims to promote sociology and the relevant professions in Austria.
The company was founded in 1950. Its members have a sociological education and / or work in sociological professions. The ÖGS is a member of the Association of Austrian Scientific Societies (VWGÖ), the European Sociological Association (ESA) and the International Sociological Association (ISA). President (as of 2019) is Martin Weichbold ( University of Salzburg ).
The society is publisher of the Austrian Journal for Sociology (ÖZS).
ÖGS congresses
- 2017: Graz - "Sociology between theory and practice"
- 2015: Innsbruck - "Sociology in Austria - International Interrelations"
- 2013: Linz - “Crises in Society - Society in Crisis. Challenges for Sociology "
- 2011: Innsbruck - "New structural change of the public (three-country congress)"
- 2009: Graz - "The future viability of Austria"
- 2007: Graz - "Neighborhood Relations"
- 2005: Vienna - "Moving the Standstill"
- 2003: Vienna - "Integrating Europe".