Campus Pride Week at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar: A Strong Statement in Support of Diversity and Acceptance
To kick off the week, an Intersex-Inclusive Pride Progress flag will be displayed on the Main Building’s central balcony. The flag symbolises the diversity of gender identities and sexual orientations, making the university’s position visible.
Prof. Peter Benz, President of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar emphasised: »We are delighted that the Intersex-Inclusive Pride Progress flag is now flying over the university campus for Campus Pride Week for the fourth time. Flying the flag makes a clear statement regarding our commitment to diversity and the rights of queer people and our firm stance against any discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. We are continuously working on breaking down existing barriers, especially for the trans/inter/non-binary (TIN) community in everyday university life, and raising awareness regarding their concerns.«
The 2025 Campus Pride Week programme includes:
Monday, 16 June 2025
7 to 11 pm | »Queer Radio Show« on Bauhaus.FM
Queer voices take over the microphone – on UKW 106,6 MHz or online. In cooperation with the StuKo’s (Student Government) »QueerYMR«.
8 pm | »Mutt« film screening in the Maurice-Halbwachs-Auditorium
In cooperation with TIAM – Trans-Inter-Aktiv in Mitteldeutschland e.V., the Equal Opportunity Office and the Diversity Department. The multi-award-winning film highlights a day in the life of a young trans man in New York (original version with German subtitles).
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
5 to 6 pm | Opening of the »Ephemeral Encounters« archives in the University Library
A performative exhibition of the »Queering Spaces« course, which makes queer knowledge and personal experiences artistically visible.
6 to 8 pm | Workshop: »Wie Du eine Party/einen Protest planst« in the »Maschinenraum« (M18)
Tips, exchange and empowerment for queer people and allies - organised by the StuKo’s »QueerYMR«.
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
4 to 6 pm | Language Café: »Queer Slang« (Café s140, M18)
Language Café on queer slang such as Gayle, Polari, and Lubunyaca — organised by the Stuko’s »Bauhaus.Internationals« and »QueerYMR«
5 to 7 pm | Free HIV- & syphilis tests (AIDS-Hilfe Weimar, Erfurter Str. 17)
Together with »AIDS-Hilfe Weimar« & »Ostthüringen e.V.« – anonymous, low-threshold, and multilingual.
From 6:30 pm | Queer Zine Workshop (Marienstraße 7, Room 205)
A creative evening on self-publishing, community building, and quer persectives.
Thursday, 19 June 2025
From 10 pm | Open-Air Cinema »Crossing« (field in front of the Van de Velde Building)
Together with Dyke* March Weimar and the CSD Weimar. Winner of the Teddy Jury Award at the Berlinale, the film follows Lia, a retired teacher, who sets off with her neighbour Achi in search of her missing niece Tekla. During their search in Istanbul, they receive support from Evrim, a trans rights lawyer (original version with English subtitles).
The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar defines itself as an open-minded, critically reflective, and socially responsible place. Campus Pride Week sends a strong message in support of a university where queer people are recognised, safe, and welcome.
The complete 2025 Campus Pride Week programme can be found at: www.uni-weimar.de/campus-pride-week
Questions can be directed to Dr. Michael Wallner, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Advisor, via e-mail michael.wallner[at]uni-weimar.de or phone +49 (0)36 43/58 42 46.