That was the 2024 Leipzig Book Fair: From 21 to 24 March, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar was represented for the first time since 2019. A highly interactive stand titled »Even more reading, even more writing. Neues Schreiben – neues Lesen«, designed by a team of ambitious students, was staged in the exhibition area for art schools.

On Thursday 11 April, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will launch its 2024 focal point »Demokratie stärken«. All university members are warmly invited to have a look at current projects, exchange ideas and help generate new ideas at the Bauhaus.Atelier from 3 to 5 pm.

The Faculty of Civil Engineering was established 70 years ago at the University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (HAB), which is now known as the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Since then, the requirements of the construction industry have changed considerably. To address challenges such as the energy and climate crisis, the digital revolution, and the shortage of skilled labour in the engineering sector, the faculty will undergo a strategic realignment under a new name starting in April 2024. In the future, there will be a growing emphasis on sustainable and resource-efficient construction in research and education.

The upcoming summer semester at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar marks a first at the university: On Monday 8 April, 2024, the first podcast of its kind in Germany on the topic of university teaching and learning will be launched under the title »Zwischen Magie und Handwerk« (Between Magic and Craft). The podcast features instructors at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar speaking candidly with Dr. Simon Frisch, Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs and host of the podcast, about their teaching experiences, didactic methods and their passion for teaching.

A joint project between the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s Faculty of Media and the Klassik Stiftung Weimar allows scientists to digitalise historical garments. This involves using the so-called »3D-RealityCapture-ScanLab«. With the help of digital cameras, the ScanLab can produce realistic images of Goethe’s clothing. 3D models are generated in a complex process that helps us better understand Goethe’s life and personality through his clothing and makes it accessible to a wider audience.

In 2024, the Institute for European Urban Studies (IfEU) at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at the Bauhaus-Universität will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Eine Vorlesungsreihe an der Fakultät Architektur und Urbanistik stellt im Sommersemester jeweils donnerstags die historische Entwicklung der Parlamentsbauten und die damit verbundene Entwicklung des architektonischen Raumes vor. Die Vorträge von Prof. em. Karl-Heinz Schmitz richten sich primär an Studierende des Masterstudiengangs Architektur, sind aber auch für interessierte Gäste innerhalb und außerhalb der Universität offen.

What actions would be necessary to establish and sustain affordable, high-quality housing for lower- and middle-income groups? This question is the subject of a study published today that was carried out at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar on behalf of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.

Dr. Luise Nerlich, kommissarische Leiterin der Professur Bauformenlehre an der Fakultät Architektur und Urbanistik der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, vertritt Deutschland in der Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA). Für die Legislaturperiode 2023 bis 2026 wurde sie neben Dr. Tillman Prinz, Geschäftsführer der Bundesarchitektenkammer, für die Arbeitsgruppe »Architecture and Children« nominiert und übernimmt damit als festes Mitglied das Amt von Dr. Hannes Hubrich, der die Arbeitsgruppe viele Jahre als Gast begleitet hat.

Der Dokumentarfilm »Two Houses« wird am 22. März 2024 in Tokio vorgestellt. Im Anschluss an das Screening findet ein Gespräch statt.

The student team from the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is eagerly anticipating the opening of the Leipzig Book Fair next Thursday, 21 March 2024. The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is set to make its first appearance at the book fair since 2019, showcasing an ambitious exhibition stand that has been the culmination of intensive collaboration among team members from various faculties over the past few months. In the art colleges’ exhibition area, for four days there will be a highly interactive stand entitled »Even more reading, even more writing. Neues Schreiben – neues Lesen (New writing – new reading)«.

A study examining the economic and cultural significance of Thuringia’s universities was presented to the public during the Parliamentary Evening of the Thuringian Conference of State Presidents (Thüringer Landespräsidentenkonferenz, TLPK) held at the Thuringian State Parliament on 13 March 2024.

From 21 to 24 March 2024, The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will be showcasing its offerings at the Leipzig Book Fair under the theme »Even more reading. Even more writing«. This will include the »Interactive Cubes« project, a media platform designed for interactive video games and learning applications. The focus is on several cubes that trade fair visitors can try out that blend digital and analogue »letter worlds« in a playful manner.

The urgency of addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity underscores the importance of rethinking approaches to materials research. Thuringia’s innovation drivers are focussing on sustainable building materials, recycling and closed-loop material cycles. The »Thuringian Materials Day« industry event on 11 March 2024 at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will feature keynote speeches, poster pitches and an industry exhibition. Participation is free of charge.

From 14 to 23 March, 171 students from the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and its European partner universities will be taking part in the third Bauhaus Spring School. Participants will be able to collaborate creatively and engage in intercultural networking in eight courses relating to the topics of architecture, urbanism, art, design, media, culture, technology and the environment. The international short-term programme began in January 2024 with online courses and will now continue with a nine-day in-person phase in Weimar.

Due to a rise in bird collisions, the university library has installed tested bird protection markings on certain glass surfaces. The purpose of these markings is to ensure that the building continues to receive natural light while also protecting native bird species.

The Building Physics Days 2024 on 6 and 7 March in Weimar will focus on how the needs of people, buildings and the environment can be reconciled. The key topics of the conference are “energy supply”, “indoor climate” and “acoustics”.

From 21 to 24 March 2024, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will be represented at the Leipzig Book Fair with a booth in the Art Colleges section. This year’s theme: »Even more reading, even more writing. Neues Schreiben – neues Lesen.« Alongside numerous interactive projects available for exploration at the booth, LUCIA Verlag will also be presenting 16 publications. The books published by the student-run publishing house reflect the diversity and interdisciplinary nature of the various university departments – from art and design to media studies and architecture.

Bei dem Bildungsprojekt »Wissen erobern. Schüler*innen entdecken die Weimarer Bibliotheken« dreht sich in diesem Jahr für 450 Zehntklässler der gymnasialen Oberstufe alles um das Thema »Demokratie stärken«.

The speed at which technology is developing and the increasing complexity of academic culture clearly show that lifelong learning and continued professional development are essential when it comes to remaining professionally and technically connected and up to date. Online courses are becoming more and more relevant.