Transport and logistics companies are increasingly turning to alternative energy sources such as electricity and hydrogen. Alternative power systems for heavy-duty transport will dominate in the mid- to long-term – despite high investment costs and the current lack of infrastructure. These were the findings in a recent study carried out by the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. The study was conducted as part of the h2-well Markthub«, which involved 143 companies nationwide.

The practice-based research project IN TUNE invites students and academic/artistic staff at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar to a one-week research workshop exploring alternative design and production processes. The focus is on material-oriented and body-related working methods at the interface of craftsmanship, digital technology, and performative practice. Applications are open until 12 December 2025.

Seit 1994 beteiligt sich die Bauhaus-Universität Weimar mit selbst gebauten Booten aus Beton erfolgreich am bundesweiten Wettbewerb der Deutschen Zement- und Betonindustrie. Die nächste Regatta findet vom 19. bis 20. Juni in Brandenburg an der Havel statt. Gesucht werden Bootsbau-Begeisterte, kreative Köpfe, handwerklich geschickte, sportlich ambitionierte Studierende, die Lust haben dabei zu sein. Am 5. November 2025 findet 17.15 Uhr eine Informationsveranstaltung in der Coudraystraße 11C, Raum 001 statt.

With the relocation of TeleVisionale – Film and Series Festival from Baden-Baden to Weimar, an active link has been established between festival activities and media studies research at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. In close cooperation with the German Academy of Performing Arts, which organises the festival, and ARD Kultur, the Faculty of Media transforms its seminar room into a festival stage.

Wie wirkt sich Krieg auf das Wohnen aus und was können wir durch den Blickwinkel des Wohnens über Krieg lernen? Die Veranstaltungsreihe diskutiert politische, ökonomische, bauliche und soziale Dimensionen der Wohnungsversorgung in Zeiten drohender Kriege, andauernder bewaffneter Konflikte sowie Nachkriegsperioden.

Wie können Städte zu Orten werden, die menschliche Bedürfnisse und ökologische Verantwortung in Einklang bringen? Welche Beiträge leisten Soziale Arbeit, Urbanistik und Architektur für eine humane und nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung? Diesen Fragen widmet sich ab 22. Oktober 2025, jeweils online und mittwochs 18 bis 19.30 Uhr, die Ringvorlesung »Städte für morgen«. In interdisziplinären Vorträgen werden Perspektiven aus Wissenschaft, Praxis und Zivilgesellschaft vorgestellt und diskutiert. Veranstaltende sind Prof. Dr. Frank Eckardt, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Prof. Dr. Laura Calbet i Elias, Universität Stuttgart sowie Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Mack, Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg.

Vom 22. September bis 1. Oktober 2025 findet das achte Science Camp für Thüringer Ingenieurstudierende an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar statt. Im Fokus der hochschulübergreifenden Lernreihe stehen dieses Mal akustische Signale, die von schwingenden Baustrukturen ausgehen. Ziel ist es, Hands-On-Erfahrungen mit Bauwerkserschütterungen und insbesondere Erdbeben zu sammeln und sich mit Studierenden und Industriepartnern zu vernetzen.

Customers increasingly want affordable introductory offers, ad-supported offers, and bundles. Streaming services in Germany have to fight for customers: The market is becoming more and more saturated and customers are increasingly willing to cancel their subscriptions. TH Köln and the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar have carried out a representative study looking at when users switch services, how they rate individual services, and how providers can respond.

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is participating in this year's Campus Exhibition at Ars Electronica 2025 in Linz with several contributions. In keeping with the festival motto »Panic«, students and faculty from the departments of Art and Design as well as Architecture and Urbanism are presenting artistic works that critically examine digital technologies, ecological contexts, and social issues.

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«).

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.

The second open call has been launched as part of the European research project » Local Accessible Urban Digital Sustainable Factories« (LAUDS). The call is looking for interdisciplinary teams of artists, designers, creatives and technology providers who want to jointly develop new solutions in the fields of mobility, energy, agriculture and food. At least eight projects will be funded with up to 27,000 euros each.

Wie verändern sich Gestaltungsprozesse, wenn nicht einzelne Akteur*innen entscheiden, was gemacht wird, sondern wenn das Material selbst, der Körper in Bewegung und das gemeinsame Tun eine Rolle spielen? An diesem Punkt setzt das neue Forschungsprojekt »IN TUNE« an, das im Rahmen der Forschungswerkstatt 2025 von der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar gefördert wird.

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.

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!

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.

Wie kann ein historisches Areal zeitgemäß und nachhaltig neu genutzt werden? Mit kreativen Ideen, handwerklichem Einsatz und einem interdisziplinären Ansatz arbeiten Studierende der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Eigentümerin des Areals, der LEG Thüringen, sowie dem Architekturbüro exnovum GmbH an einem Nutzungskonzept für das denkmalgeschützte Gebäude »Großer Kuhstall« in der Domäne Dornburg. Ziel des Projekts »Versuchsgut Dornburg« ist es, durch experimentelle Ein- und Umbauten einen Lern- und Begegnungsort in der Domäne zu schaffen, um damit schrittweise das Gelände in direkter Nachbarschaft zum Schloss Dornburg wiederzubeleben. Zum aktuellen Stand des Projektes berichtet die LEG in einer Medieninformation.

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.

How can public service broadcasters remain relevant in a digital world, amid misinformation, platform logics and increasingly fragmented media usage? Students from the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and the University of Erfurt addressed just this question during the »Digital Environments« interdisciplinary module. Their ideas, questions and theories will be discussed and developed further together with experts during a public panel discussion and workshop on Friday, 11 July 2025.