How can we actively oppose right-wing radicalisation online? And how can we combat hatred and hate speech on social media? Between 2 and 5 September, students from all disciplines are invited to explore just these issues in greater depth and to learn how to counteract them creatively during a block seminar on strategies for de-radicalisation on social media (»Künstlerisch forschende Strategien zur De-Radikalisierung auf Social Media«).

How inclusive is the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar? On 21 August 2025, Jürgen Dusel (Federal Commissioner for the Interests of Persons with Disabilities) visited to learn more about inclusion at our university. He encouraged those present to continue to work passionately to break down barriers and champion inclusive structures. After all, society as a whole ultimately benefits if everyone can participate in all available offers. »Accessibility is not there for ›the others,‹ but for all of us,« Dusel emphasised.

On 3 September 2025, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will host the 10th meeting on racism in schools in Thuringia (»Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage«). According to the motto of »Us against racism. Us with courage.« participants from existing and prospective Courage Schools across Thuringia and their cooperation partners will come together to address the topics of racism, anti-discrimination and diversity in workshops, discussions and creative projects.

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar was honoured to host the Federal Minister of Education, joined by Thuringian Minister for Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur, during her inaugural visit to Thuringia. The sentiment was shared by Presidential Board members and numerous other staff members who were on hand when University President Prof. Peter Benz welcomed Karin Prien, Federal Minister of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, as well as numerous other guests to Marienstraße on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Robot dog »Spot« even made an appearance to welcome the special visitors.

As part of her »#Möglichmachertour«, Thuringian Minister of Economics Colette Boos-John visited the IAB – Institut für Angewandte Bauforschung Weimar gGmbH on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. The IAB has been an affiliated institute of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar since last year and is a key partner in Weimar’s development as a location for research. The Minister was briefed on the business-focussed research conducted at the IAB and the plans for the »Zukunft des Bauens« Thuringian Innovationszentrum.

A short TikTok clip, a provoking comment below the Instagram post – shared and liked thousands of times. This is then followed by a flood of support, outrage, and hatred: Radical anti-feminist and queerphobic voices are becoming dominant in social media discourse. Algorithms, filter bubbles, and targeted campaigns reinforce these tendencies and influence political attitudes. But how do we fight hate and hate speech on social media platforms? From 2 to 7 September, the »Künstlerisch forschende Strategien zur De-Radikalisierung auf Social Media« block seminar invites students to explore digital networks and develop creative counter-strategies to online hate. The results will be presented as part of the finissage of the Kunstfest Weimar.

Geringe Lebensqualität, Isolation bis zum Verschwinden aus der Gesellschaft und unterfinanzierte Forschung – das sind die Schlagworte, die derzeit vor allem für die Krankheit Myalgische Enzephalomyelitis/Chronisches Fatigue Syndrom (ME/CFS) stehen. Um die Konsequenzen dieser ignorierten Krankheit sichtbar zu machen und in den Diskurs zu stellen, findet am 21. August 2025, 19 Uhr, im Lichthaus Kino die Veranstaltung »WE CANNOT IGNORE ME/CFS« im Rahmen des Kunstfest Weimar statt.

Wie lässt sich Landschaft im Zeitalter des Anthropozäns denken, gestalten und erfahren? Mit einer Ausstellung und einem öffentlichen Gespräch am Donnerstag, 21. August 2025, 17 Uhr, im Eiermannbau Apolda lädt die Bauhaus-Universität Weimar dazu ein, dem Thüringer Wald aus verschiedenen Perspektiven zu begegnen – als Imagination, Ressource und Realität.

Unter dem Motto »Wider den Bluff! Filme der Weimarer Republik in den Weimarer Kinos 1925« zeigt die VII. Weimarer Stummfilm-Retrospektive unter Beteiligung des Fachbereichs Medienwissenschaft und der Universitätsbibliothek vom 25. August bis 5. September 2025 ein ausgewähltes Stummfilmprogramm mit Live-Musik. Als etablierter Teil des Weimarer Kunstfest wird eine der bedeutendsten Phasen der Filmgeschichte kontextualisiert. An zehn Abenden sind insgesamt 13 verschiedene Filme zu sehen, die 1925 in den Weimarer Kinos gezeigt wurden.

Doctoral candidates at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar are warmly welcome to join the regularly held discussions at the Mensa am Park. Topics include research, everyday doctoral life, and more.

On Thursday 10 July 2025, the Student Council (StuKo) conferred Teaching Awards to six teaching formats at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar that students consider particularly good. The award ceremony took place during the Summaery opening event, which was held behind the main university building.

Die sozial-ökologische Transformation ist nicht nur eine technische oder planerische Herausforderung – sie ist ein politisches Konfliktfeld. Unter dem Titel »Räumliche Konflikte um sozial-ökologische Transformation – Zwischen Krise, Polarisierung und Entwürfen räumlicher Gerechtigkeit« widmet sich die diesjährige Jahrestagung des Instituts für Europäische Urbanistik (IfEU) an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar am 24. und 25. September 2025 den drängenden Fragen und Spannungsverhältnissen, die mit dieser Transformation einhergehen.

Admittedly, no one has ever been able to visit all the summaery venues and »take in« all the events. With 50 venues and countless openings, presentations, celebrations, award ceremonies and panel discussions, the programme is simply too packed for that.

»ACHTUNG«, the German word for »attention«, is the motto of this year’s summaery. It was decided by the Faculty of Art & Design, which is also responsible for the associated visuals. The projects of second-semester students from three of the faculty’s five study programmes are well worth seeing. Hence »attention« please: here’s what’s new!

During the summaery2025 annual exhibition, a panel discussion will take place at 5–6:30 p.m. on Saturday12 July 2025 on the annual theme of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.

On 3 July, the presidents of the ten state institutions of higher education in Thuringia laid the foundation stone for the Thuringian University Network for Sustainability when they signed a declaration of intent.

Media representatives are cordially invited to the award ceremony for the Lyonel Art Prize, which will take place at Berkaer Straße 11 at 6 p.m. on Friday 11 July 2024. This award recognising the final theses of talented young artists will be conferred for what is now the sixth time.

How much attention does an idea need? And when does an idea become a catalyst for social change? During the summaery2025, the Faculty of Media will showcase its projects in the newly renovated building at Bauhausstraße 11. Visitors are invited to come explore new perspectives on digital, social and creative topics of the future.

What happens when people from different cultural backgrounds garden, research, cook or rediscover traditional crafts together? The »Forestmade« project of the Faculty of Architecture & Urbanism shows how environmental education, intercultural exchanges and socio-ecological transformation can be combined – with local roots and an international concept. Initiated by Sonia Fiona Fernandes (European Urban Studies) and Yuen Yi (Sora) Wong (Media Management) and mentored by Anton Brokow-Loga (Research Associate – Chair of Urban Studies and Social Research), the project brings together students, local producers and civil society initiatives.