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The Initiative

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar has pledged its support, together with over 8,000 like-minded individuals, for the »Weltoffenes Thüringen« initiative. Numerous campaigns have set the goal of raising awareness and support for a democratic, respectful and open-minded Thuringia.

Our Policies for Strengthening Diversity, Ensuring Equal Opportunities and Encouraging Tolerance

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is actively committed to ensuring equal opportunities and inclusion, encouraging diversity and equality, protecting against discrimination and reducing disadvantage at the university. The Equal Opportunity Office and, since 2019, the Diversity Department are responsible for achieving these goals. Numerous measures, support programmes and initiatives have already been developed and implemented, including:

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»Nous & Moi« Event Series Explores Democratic Engagement

From 18 October to 10 December 2024, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Sprachenzentrum | Centre for Language and Cultural Learning will be hosting a series of events at the Markt 21 Gallery in Weimar and exploring topics of democratic participation and European identity.

The bilingual »Nous ou eux - eine Auseinandersetzung mit europäischer Identität« exhibition begins on 18 October. The exhibition was a collaboration between three French courses taught by Hélène Dal Farra at the Sprachenzentrum | Centre for Language and Cultural Learning during the 2023/2024 winter semester. It is accompanied by intergenerational, intercultural interviews that provide visitors with a unique insight into the topic.

Visitors are invited to engage in various ways with the question: How can we as Europe citizens become closer and, as individuals, feel more a part of the community?

The event series also highlights central questions on democratic engagement and intercultural openness:

  • 18 October, 8 pm: Vernissage opening by Prof. Peter Benz; musical accompaniment by Ani Motz.

  • 24 October, 6 pm: Role play in English: Weimar residents present a citizens’ initiative to the city council. Subsequent discussion with the »Parole: Frauen für Demokratie« initiative.

  • 14 November, 6 pm: Prof. Dr. Frank Eckardt, Department of Urban Studies and Social Research, and Pauline Bönisch present a project for Weimar-West. Introduction by Vice President for Social Transformation Dr. Ulrike Kuch.

  • 28 November, 6 pm: Europe quiz night in French. Spaces are available for five teams of four and there will be prizes for everyone! Registration via e-mail helene.dal.farra[at]uni-weimar.de. Deadline is 25 November.

  • 5 December, 6 pm: Mini presentation on sustainability and well-being in European cities with discussion in English.

The event series »Nous & moi - eine Auseinandersetzung mit demokratischer Teilhabe« is presented by the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Sprachenzentrum | Centre for Language and Cultural Learning together with the C.Keller & the Markt 21 Gallery e.V. Entrance is free of charge.

The series is supported by the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar »Demokratiefond«, the »deutsch-französischen Bürgerfonds«, Weimar’s »Rendez-Vous«, the »Konsom Weimar«, the »Yoga Zentrum Weimar«, the »Provinz Comedy«, Weimar’s »Kaffee Rösterei«, and the »Crêperie du Palais«.

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Yvonne Puschatzki M.A.

Coordinator for Transfer and Knowledge Communication