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Zum 15. August 2026 tritt die neue Geschäftsführerin des Medienrats ihr Amt an: Nach einem mehrstufigen Bewerbungs- und Auswahlverfahren wird Beatrice Sauerbrey den weiteren Aufbau der Geschäftsstelle mit Sitz an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar verantworten. Die Geschäftsstelle unterstützt den Medienrat organisatorisch sowie fachlich und koordiniert seine wissenschaftlichen Arbeitsprozesse.

Sustainability is a top priority for the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Specific measures in teaching, research, and operations are designed to reduce climate and environmental impacts. In addition to the energy-efficient renovation of University buildings, the conscious use of resources is also taken into consideration. Research and teaching projects that focus on sustainability help to promote knowledge transfer in the region. These efforts were recognized by the German Sustainability Award Foundation with a nomination in the »Schulen und Hochschulen« category for 2026.

From 2 to 29 August, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will be an international meeting point: Nearly 260 participants from over 50 countries will be attending the Bauhaus Summer School in Weimar. In language and specialist courses, academia and intercultural exchange come together. Guests are warmly invited to the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar campus for the final presentation on Friday, 28 August beginning at 2 pm.

In an open letter to the staff of the Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’ Senate is sending a clear message to uphold academic and artistic freedom as a marker of a free and democratic society. The letter comes in the wake of the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt.

Freie Kunst graduate Jakob Elias Meyer was awarded the Lyonel Kunstpreis 2026 on Friday 10 July 2026 for his work »Subsistenzprovisorium«. The Award, which comes with 2,000 euros in prize money, has been granted to artistic theses at the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar since 2019. The »Lyonel-Verein zur Förderung von Kunst, Gestaltung und Kultur« (Lyonel e.V.) is a non-profit organisation that supports the promotion of art, design, and culture.

Research is considered the foundation of knowledge: But how is research defined today, and what does it mean? Who decides which questions are asked, which methods are recognised, and which topics receive funding? And how are technological infrastructures, artificial intelligence, and social conflicts influencing research? These are the questions that the 15th International Bauhaus-Colloquium will be focussing on from 4 to 7 November 2026 at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Under the title »Politics of Research«, the conference, which will be held in English, will bring together nearly 130 international researchers from the fields of architecture and urban planning, art and design, and media and cultural studies to discuss the political, institutional, and societal conditions of research. The Conference programme is now available online and registration is now open.

Medienvertreter*innen sind zur Verleihung des Lyonel Kunstpreises am Freitag, 10. Juli 2026, 18 Uhr, herzlich in die Berkaer Straße 11 eingeladen. Der Nachwuchsförderpreis für künstlerische Abschlussarbeiten wird zum siebenten Mal verliehen.

The »summaery2026« annual exhibition is a highlight of the Weimar summer every year. From 9 to 12 July, visitors are invited to explore the University campus. In a relaxed atmosphere, students and instructors will be presenting projects and research findings from the fields of architecture, civil engineering, art, design, and media.