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Marie Kurstjens stands on stage at the German Design Award 2026 ceremony, holding her certificate and trophy as »Newcomer of the Year«; a representative of the event stands beside her, with her name projected prominently in the background.
Published: 25 February 2026

Produktdesign (Product Design) Graduate Named »Newcomer of the Year« at the 2026 German Design Awards

Marie Kurstjens has won the 2026 German Design Award in the »Newcomer of the Year« category. The award is accompanied with 15,000 euros in prize money. The jury commended her understanding of design as a collaborative process for solving social and humanitarian challenges. She received the award for her Bachelor's thesis »COOK/ABILITY« at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and her Master's thesis »Designing Dignity« at the Universität der Künste Berlin.

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Lena Libertà shakes hands with Germany’s Minister of State for Culture and Media, Wolfram Weimer, on a stage. Wolfram Weimer holds a golden award trophy, and both are smiling in front of a colorful backdrop.
Published: 16 February 2026

Alumna Lena Libertà erhält Deutschen Drehbuchpreis 2026

Wir gratulieren: Lena Libertà, Alumna der Fakultät Kunst und Gestaltung, ist mit dem Deutschen Drehbuchpreis 2026 ausgezeichnet worden. Die Verleihung fand am Freitag, 13. Februar 2026, im Rahmen der Berlinale beim Empfang des Deutschen Drehbuchverbands in Berlin statt.

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A person stands on a red carpet inside a large cinema auditorium. In the background, a screen displays the Oscars logo and information about the live broadcast.
Published: 30 January 2026

Oscar nomination for alumnus of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Guido Wolter, visual effects supervisor, has been nominated for an Oscar for his work on the Hollywood film »Sinners«. Wolter studied Media Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar from 2000 to 2006. The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, 15 March 2026, in Los Angeles. We're keeping our fingers crossed!

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Director Anya Ryzhkova is up for two awards in the short film category; photo: Anya Ryzhkova
Published: 20 January 2026

Animated film by Master’s student in the Max Ophuels Film Festival Competition

Anya Ryzhkova, Master's student in Media Art and Design, will be celebrating the première of her graduation film project, »vremya fewral’ / STILL FEBRUARY«, on Wednesday 21 January 2026 in the short film competition of the Max Ophuels Film Festival. For the first time, animated films are officially eligible to compete in the Film Festival.

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Collage von Portraitfotos: links Lena Libertà, rechts Markus Dietrich
Published: 14 January 2026

Zwei Alumni der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar für Deutschen Drehbuchpreis 2026 nominiert

Wir gratulieren: Mit Lena Libertà und Markus Dietrich sind gleich zwei Alumni der Fakultät Kunst und Gestaltung für den Deutschen Drehbuchpreis 2026 nominiert. Die Preisverleihung findet am 13. Februar 2026 in Berlin statt.

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Published: 14 November 2025

Preis der Stiftung Jung 2025 geht an Alumna Sarah Spitzer

Die Künstlerin Sarah Spitzer, Alumna der Fakultät Kunst und Gestaltung, erhält den Preis der Stiftung Ulla und Eberhard Jung 2025. Ausgezeichnet wird ihr medienübergreifender Werkkomplex »Die Entfremdung des Vertrauten« (2022/2025). Wir freuen uns sehr über diese Anerkennung und gratulieren herzlich!

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Collage showing all three works that were successful at the VDID: top: Velocity, bottom left: Avito, bottom right: Neue Form: Rinde
Published: 13 November 2025

VDID Newcomer Award 2025: Success for Three Produktdesign (Product Design) Final Projects

Huge success for Produktdesign (Product Design) at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar: Three final projects from the Faculty of Art and Design made it onto the prestigious VDID Newcomer Awards’ shortlist and one of the projects was awarded one of the top three prizes. Felix Stockhausen was honoured for his »Velocity« mobility concept, which redefines getting on and off trains with a bicycle.

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Laura Wiemers sitzt auf einer Bühne und hält ein Buch in der Hand, aus dem sie liest
Published: 20 October 2025

Förderpreis »Junge Kunst« der VerbundVolksbank OWL Stiftung für Freie-Kunst-Alumna Laura Wiemers

Für den schriftlichen Teil ihrer Diplomarbeit »Kartografie summender Rückstände – Im Schlick wühlen« wurde die Freie-Kunst-Absolventin Laura Wiemers mit dem mit 3.500 Euro dotierten Förderpreis »Junge Kunst« der VerbundVolksbank OWL Stiftung in der Kategorie »Literatur/Sprache« ausgezeichnet.

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Keyvisual zum Kiosk
Published: 14 October 2025

KIOSK FOR A MAGIC FUTURE by IMAGINARY COLLECTIVE: Students and alumni at the Maxim Gorki Theater's 7th Berlin Herbstsalon

In 2015, a group of international artists walked from Weimar via Dessau to Berlin, tracing the (involuntary) movement of the Bauhaus. Their arrival marked the opening of the 2nd Herbstsalon and the launch of Imaginary Bauhaus. In 2025, they will return with their »Kiosk for a Magic Future« — a transformable place of artistic enchantment. Until November 30, the kiosk invites visitors to performances, films, and discussions to think together about possible futures.

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One hand holds onto the handle of the side table.
Published: 14 October 2025

Lousie Richter’s »BeiStand« Bachelor's Thesis Wins Universal Design Award

Produktdesign (Product Design) graduate Louise Richter has been awarded prizes in two categories for her piece of furniture for the final stages of life, »BeiStand«. Her piece impressed judges in both the Expert« and the »Consumer« categories. With »BeiStand«, Richter recognised a field that receives little attention: the side table in palliative care settings.

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