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Insbesondere in ländlichen Regionen bieten selbstfahrende Shuttle- und Rufbus-Systeme die Möglichkeit, Mobilitätsangebote flexibler, bedarfsgerechter und wirtschaftlicher zu gestalten. Wie diese in Thüringen und darüber hinaus eingesetzt werden könnten, wird an verschiedenen Modellprojekten in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Bad Berka, Ilmenau und Weimar erprobt und wissenschaftlich ausgewertet. Gebündelt werden die Aktivitäten im neu entstehenden Kompetenzzentrum für automatisiertes und vernetztes Fahren (AVF) im öffentlichen Personennahverkehr unter Federführung der Professur Verkehrssystemplanung der 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.

Solidarity is a term on everyone’s lips – but what does the word even mean when social media exacerbates division and democratic structures find themselves under pressure? These are among the questions being examined by the new »Infrastructuring Solidarity: Towards Careful Abolition – A Post-Digital Media Theory of Solidarity« research project led by Jr. Prof. Jasmin Degeling from the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and Dr. Maja Figge from the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. The VolkswagenStiftung is currently funding projects as part of its »Aufbruch – Neue Forschungsräume für die Geistes- und Kulturwissenschaften« programme for a period of 18 months with a total of 332,321 euros.

Alle zwei Jahre ruft die Deutsche Zement- und Betonindustrie zur Betonkanu-Regatta auf. Der 20. Wettbewerb für Sportbegeisterte aus berufsbildenden Schulen, Fachhochschulen, Hochschulen und anderen Institutionen, an denen Betontechnik gelehrt wird, findet vom 19. bis 20. Juni 2026 in Brandenburg an der Havel statt. Auch Studierende der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar sind wieder dabei. Am Mittwoch, den 10. Juni 2026 laden sie Interessierte ein, bei der öffentlichen Taufe und anschließenden Testfahrt der Betonboote um 13.30 Uhr im Schwanseebad Weimar dabei zu sein.

In 1996, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s Van de Velde buildings and the Haus am Horn were designate UNESCO World Heritage Sites. To mark this anniversary, the city of Weimar, the Klassik Stiftung Weimar, and the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar are organising a ceremony that will be held as part of this year’s UNESCO World Heritage Day on 7 June 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm in the Maurice-Halbwachs-Auditorium at the University Library.

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is once again inviting the public to the »Debating Heritage« lecture and discussion series. Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm, scientists and experts will be speaking on current issues surrounding cultural heritage, building culture, and the challenges posed by the digital age.

Success for the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism: Two student teams have already been recognised at the prestigious »wa award 2026«, the most important competition for young architects. With international entries from 100 students from over 30 countries, two projects from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar students secured a prize and an honourable mention.

On Saturday, 30 May 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will provide visitors with a comprehensive insight into its range of courses and answer the following questions: What is the right degree programme for me? How can I finance my studies? What can I expect in Weimar and on campus? These questions and others will be answered by Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and Studierendenwerk Thüringen staff in the foyer of the Mensa am Park at Marienstraße 15 starting at 9 am. Guests will be provided with general and subject-specific information on studying.

A public evening lecture hosted by Prof. Ute Lehrer at 6:15 pm on 7 May 2026 will examine global trends in the 21st century’s dominant form of housing – high-rise living – using the example of Toronto, Canada. The lecture is being held as part of the conference organised by the Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) »Gewohnter Wandel« research training group and the Institute for European Urban Studies at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and the Thuringian IT company NT Neue Technologie AG are stepping up their collaboration on start-ups and innovation. The aim of the partnership is to provide more targeted support for technology-focussed start-up projects, especially those related to artificial intelligence, software development, and data-driven business models.

Numerous Bauhaus-Universität Weimar students and alumni were awarded prizes at the »Kurzsuechtig« short film festival in Leipzig. The productions honoured at the event included »Frog and Fly«, »Blob und der Wolf«, and »vremya fewral’ / STILL FEBRUARY«, with the latter receiving an honourable mention.

The modernisation of key infrastructure – from electricity and heating to public transportation – requires investments that amount to billions of euros in the coming years. Municipal utility companies are particularly affected by these challenges. Within this context, the Professorship of Infrastructure Economics and Management at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, together with the »Thüringer Aufbaubank« and the »Landesgruppe Thüringen des Verbandes kommunaler Unternehmen«, is organising the »Infrastruktur- und Daseinsvorsorge-Politik in Thüringen« Conference in Erfurt on 28 April 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm. Academics and professionals will be participating in the conference in talks and panel discussions. Finance Minister Katja Wolf will be joining the event as keynote speaker.

What happens when art moves into empty prefabricated flats and uncovers traces of the past? Freie Kunst students at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar are participating in the »Spuk im Hochhaus« exhibition for the Landesgartenschau in Leinefelde-Worbis. On the third floor of the »Blumenblock«, the students are investigating traces left behind by former residents and exploring questions of how people lived, remembrance, and coexistence. The exhibition will be on display for the duration of the Landesgartenschau, from Thursday 23 April to Sunday 11 October 2026.

On 14 April 2026, the Media Council (established in December 2025 under the »Medienstaatsvertrag«) was officially inaugurated. The independent body is responsible for monitoring the quality and development of public service broadcasting in Germany. Nathalie Wappler, outgoing director of the Swiss broadcaster SRF, was unanimously elected Chair of the Media Council. Jeanette Hofmann, political scientist and Professor of Internet Policy at the FU Berlin, was elected Deputy Chair.

On 20 April, a new chapter at Weimar's Construction Research Centre will begin: A modern technical centre for sustainable construction will be built on a 4,300 square metre site in the Tröbsdorf area. The »Innovationszentrum-Bau« is being developed by the »IAB – Institut für Angewandte Bauforschung Weimar gGmbH«. The centre will intensify collaboration between the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and the Materials Research and Testing Laboratory (MFPA) Weimar. The goal is to pool existing expertise and increase the transfer of research findings into industrial practice. High profile guests, including Elisabeth Kaiser, Ostbeauftragte for the Federal Government, Thuringian Minister President Mario Voigt, and Minister of Economic Affairs Colette Boos-John, are expected to attend the ground-breaking ceremony.