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Two photography projects from the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (by Mai Do and Teresa Fischer) are among the eight works selected for the new »Expanded Horizons« international funding programme. The »Körber-Stiftung« and the »Haus der Photographie der Deichtorhallen Hamburg« are awarding 1,000 euros in prize money and production funding to each project for further development. Starting in November 2026, the »PHOXXI – Haus der Photographie« in Hamburg will be showcasing the projects in an exhibition.

Rural regions in particular benefit from self-driving and on-demand bus systems when it comes to making mobility services more flexible, better adapted to demand, and more cost-effective. Pilot projects in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Bad Berka, Ilmenau, and Weimar are testing and scientifically evaluating how these systems could be deployed in Thuringia and beyond. This work is being coordinated by the newly established »Kompetenzzentrum für automatisiertes und vernetztes Fahren (AVF)« led by the Professorship of Transport System Planning at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.

Am 19. und 20. Juni fand die 20. Betonkanu-Regatta in Brandenburg an der Havel statt. Mehr als 1.000 Studierende reisten an den Beetzsee, um im sportlichen Wettkampf gegeneinander anzutreten. Insgesamt paddelten 64 Damen-, 73 Herren- sowie 43 Mixed-Teams um den Sieg – die Studierenden der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar erreichten dreimal das Finale und ergatterten zweimal Bronze. Für die außergewöhnliche Gestaltung der Betonboote im Zwiebel-Look wurde die Bauhaus-Universität Weimar mit dem ersten Platz ausgezeichnet.

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar University Assembly voted in favour of removing Dr. Horst Henrici as Chancellor of the University on 22 June 2026 with the majority required in accordance with the Thuringian Higher Education Act (ThürHG). His term in office ended at the close of that same day. Prior to the vote, Dr. Henrici was given the chance to speak during a hearing.

From 9 to 12 July 2026, the University campus will once again transform into a venue for exhibitions, discussions, and encounters. Students and instructors from all departments will be presenting over 150 projects and research findings from the past academic year during the »summaery2026« annual exhibition. This year’s theme, selected by the Faculty of Media, is: »prompt‽«, a term that alludes to artificial intelligence and can also be understood as a catalyst for new ideas and a starting point for creative processes.

The TURN Conference 2026 will take place at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar on 24 and 25 September 2026. »Experiential TURN – Erfahrungsräume für zukunftsfähiges Lernen« (space for experiential learning for a sustainable future) is the theme for the TURN Conference 2026. Students, faculty members, pedagogical and teaching support staff, university administration, and partners from the community are invited to come and rethink higher education together. Registration is now open.

Three students from the Faculty of Art and Design won the coveted ADC Nails at the ADC Talent Award 2026: Nina Buschendorf received a Silver Nail for her »Sexismus gibt es erst seit 23 Stunden« project, Xiaoyi Jin was also awarded a Silver Nail for her »TRIADISCHER GIN« project, and Mai Do was awarded a Bronze Nail for her »VOXAIPE – Decoded« project. Eight additional works received a total of nine awards.

On Wednesday, 17 June 2026, the city of Weimar and the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar are hosting the Thuringian »Tag der Ingenieurwissenschaften (Engineering Day)« together with the »Allianz Thüringer Ingenieurwissenschaften« universities, businesses, research institutions, and political representatives. From 9 am to 6 pm, the event will be highlighting the importance of engineering and STEM disciplines for Thuringia’s economic, technological, and social development. In attendance at the event were Thuringian Minister of Economic Affairs Colette Boos-John and star civil engineer Werner Sobek.