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1970
Opening of the education and convention centre
From children to adults: the Augustinian canons ventured into adult education.
In 1970 the history of education at Neustift took a new turn. Former provost Chrysostomus Giner replaced the private school with an education centre for adults. As the ‘Neustift tourist centre’, it tackled the challenge of an increase in visitor numbers.
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1985
It grew and grew …
Additions to the programme.
Modern society, with its challenges and its effects on faith: in the 1980s this was the motivation for enlarging the tourist centre with a Bible, an ecological and a computer centre.
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1992
The next step in development
A single house created from four centres.
Changing needs and a shift in social requirements led to the combination of the four original centres. A modern Education and Convention Centre was created.
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2008/2009
A place for art
A long tradition revived with a new art academy.
Founding of the Art Academy of Neustift-South Tyrol in 2008/2009. It revived an old tradition, as art had been fostered and actively supported at the abbey for centuries. As is evident from any tour of Neustift.
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2010 - the present day
Success has proved us right
We are an integral element of local education.
Neustift Abbey’s Education and Convention Centre is an established part of educational provisions in South Tyrol. In adult education, in other words both vocational and private further education, we are one of the most successful institutions in the region.
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2015
A new ‘boss’
Eduard Fischnaller appointed new president.
On 19 May 2015 Eduard Fischnaller became provost of the Neustift community of Augustinian canons. He is thus also a member of the board and president of the Education and Convention Centre.
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2018
New man, new ideas
Benjamin Astner appointed as the new director of the education and conference centre.
Since 2018, Benjamin Astner has been the director of the Neustift Education and Convention Centre. He is supported by a committed and competent team which constantly strives to provide an educational programme that meets all the needs of society.