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Dear Alumni,

We are delighted to announce that Duc Ngo Ngoc, alumnus of Media Art/Media Design, was awarded the Berlinale Golden Lola for best screenplay. Congratulations! Today we will also be informing you about the European cooperation project »BAUHAUS4EU«, sharing insights into current research projects, inviting you to tune in to the »Listening to the World - 100 Years of Radio Art« podcast and to the new alumni talks with Prof. Liz Bachhuber and Vincent Mank. You can also explore current further education opportunities and visit our upcoming exhibitions in the University Library. Learn even more about your alma mater through contact.bauhaus.

With warmest greetings,
Your Silvia Riedel

BAUHAUS4EU: European Alliance Given Starting Signal

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, together with nine European partner universities, officially launched its »BAUHAUS4EU« University Alliance on 1 January 2025. The Alliance will be funded by the European Union with a total of 14.4 million euros as part of the ERASMUS+ »European Universities« programme. The goal is to establish a European campus with integrated education and research programmes as well as flexible mobility for students and staff. From 11 to 14 March 2025, representatives from Alliance universities will meet for the first major working session in Weimar. > more

Commitment to Sustainable Development

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is an official member of the »Thüringer Nachhaltigkeitsabkommens« NAThüringen. The agreement aims to promote sustainable development focussing on resource-friendly climate and environmental protection, energy efficiency, and social sustainability. A sustainable focus at the university in teaching, research, and administration supports an environmentally and socially responsible transformation process. > more

One Year of »Demokratie stärken«

»Demokratie stärken« (strengthening democracy) was the theme at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar in 2024. Over 30 projects focussed on strengthening democracy and participating in democratic processes with the aim of boosting trust in science, art, and educational institutions in the 2024 Thuringian super election year. With its own history in mind, the university wanted to emphasise the importance of an open-minded society and a strong democracy in today's educational institutions. > more

For a City Worth Living In

VertiKKA is an inter- and transdisciplinary project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of the »Ressourceneffiziente Stadtquartiere – RES:Z« initiative. In the fall of 2024, the VertiKKA vertical wastewater treatment plant prototypes were installed on the façade of the Bauhaus-Institute for Infrastructure Solutions (b.is) at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. This marked the beginning of the VertiKKA Reallabor. > mo re

»Reallabor GrayToGreen« Research Project Begins

The »Thüringer Aufbaubank« has approved the »Reallabor GrayToGreen: Dekarbonisierung durch Energieeffizienz und Kreislaufwirtschaft« research project. The Building Physics Professorship and the Urban Water Management and Sanitation Professorship are involved in the project together with the IAB-Institut Weimar, which has been affiliated with the university since 2024. The project expands on the VertiKKA research projects and aims to analyse and further develop a green façade, taking into consideration environmental impact, energy savings, and technology optimisation. > more

Building Block of the Future: Intelligent, Flexible Concrete

The Professorship of »Chair of Mechanics of Engineering Materials« is carrying out research on the most important building material of the21st century. Their goal is to create an intelligent concrete that, through flexibility and adaptability, will advance digital, automated construction while at the same time increasing the service life of buildings. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is providing the »StimuCrete« research project with nearly 1.9 million euros in funding until 2028 > more

»Gewohnter Wandel«: Research Insights

The »Gewohnter Wandel. Gesellschaftliche Transformation und räumliche Materialisierung des Wohnens« DFG research training group website is online. The site provides an overview of the interdisciplinary housing research training group’s main focal points and offers insights into current developments and trends in the changing nature of housing. The site also provides information on events, publications, and profiles of the researchers involved. > more

Transforming Thuringian Spaces

The rural Thuringian Forest is facing major challenges in managing the current social and ecological crises. Architecture students are cooperating with local partners to develop ideas on how sustainable and geographically equitable development in the region could succeed. The European Urban Studies (IfEU) will be researching the Thuringian Mittelgebirge region until July 2025. > more

Radio Art Research Project Podcast Series

Radio has been a medium of listening worldwide for over 100 years. The six-part »Listening to the World – 100 Jahre Radiokunst« podcast series marks the end of the artistic research project carried out by the Experimental Radio Professorship. All six episodes were broadcast on Deutschlandfunk Kultur and are available through the ARD Audiothek and wherever podcasts are available. > more

You and Your Team: Start with Further Education Now!

Building physics knowledge is essential for sustainable construction in today’s building industry. The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar offers a Master's Degree Programme combining practive and science in »Bauphysik und energetische Gebäudeoptimierung«. Should a shortage of skilled workers arise, applicants may qualify for this degree programme or other specialised Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS) in the fields of sound insulation and acoustics, heat and moisture alongside working. The next enrolment deadline is 15 March 2025. > more

neudeli Fellowship Programme Begins

Looking for support for your promising business idea? The Startup Hub »neudeli« is offering a six-month start-up grant to help get innovative ideas off the ground. The neudeli Fellowship is open to all students, alumni, artistic staff members, and doctoral candidates at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Funding is available for technology-orientated start-up ideas and projects in the fields of social and creative entrepreneurship. Applications are now being accepted. > more

Alumni-Discussion with Prof. Liz Bachhuber

From Lake Michigan to the Ilm | in 1993, Liz Bachhuber was one of the first female professors to be appointed to the newly founded Faculty of Design. She played a significant role in shaping the development of the faculty and the university until her retirement in 2018. > more

KNTXTR Podcast: Alumnus Vincent Mank

Alumna Katharina Benjamin, an editor of the BDA award-winning digital architecture magazine Kontextur, spoke to Vincent Mank, a graduate of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, about his time as a student in Weimar, non-traditional paths into architecture and combining different worlds in his everyday working life. > more

Berlinale: Duc Ngo Ngoc Wins Golden Lola

Director Duc Ngo Ngoc and his co-author Duc-Thi Bui were awarded the Golden Lola for their screenplay »Ha-Neu - Berlin«. Duc Ngo Ngoc is a graduate of the Media Art and Design Degree Programme. The two screenwriters developed their screenplay together with Marcel Lenz from Weimar-based »ostlicht filmproduktion GmbH«. Their work is set to be made into a film in the next years. »Ha-Neu - Berlin« touches on a sensitive and important topic: the fate of young people in Vietnam, especially within the context of the tragic events in London in 2019. > more

SalSa Festival: An Ode to the Art of Dialogue-Free Film

The international dialogue-free SalSa Film Festival in Weimar bridges language barriers through its universal visual language and attracts submissions from all over the world. Initiated by filmmakers in the Sahar Darvishzadeh and Salman Vakili, Faculty of Art and Design, the event invites you to discover stories without words. A fascinating trip around the world of visual storytelling. The deadline for the festival, which takes place in November, is 10 April! > more

Discovering Tomorrow’s STEM Talent

Experimenting, exchanging ideas and learning with enthusiasm: The newly founded Science Discovery Centre at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar welcomes children and youth to broaden their knowledge in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and gain professional inspiration. > more

Business Meets Talent: Your Stage, Your Chance

On 14 May 2024 the university invites you to the career networking fair, the perfect opportunity to present your company to students and graduates! Get in contact and find qualified talent for your team. Interested in participating with your own stand? Simply send us an e-mail at: career.services[at]uni-weimar.de. We look forward to seeing you at the fair! > more

Renaming of the Auditorium Maximum

The university’s Audimax has been renamed the Maurice-Halbwachs-Auditorium to honour French sociologist Maurice Halbwachs. This renaming honours the life and work of esteemed French sociologist and philosopher Maurice Halbwachs, founder of the concept of collective memory. The university is, at the same time, sending a clear signal against fascism and authoritarianism. In 1944, Maurice Halbwachs was interned at the Buchenwald concentration camp. He died there in 1945 due to inhumane conditions. > more

Commemorative Media on National Socialist History Unveiled

On 27 January, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will mark the end of its multi-year project, »Erinnerungs- und Informationsmedien auf dem Campus«. The aim of the project was to investigate the Nazi history of university buildings and to make it public. The project focussed on two buildings: Marienstraße 13/15, once the headquarters of the »Thüringer Landesamtes für Rassewesen« (Thuringian State Office for Racial Affairs), and Belvederer Allee 6, a former »Jewish House«. > more

Insights into the Work of Fritz Goro

Fritz Goro (1901–1986) studied in 1921 and 1922 at the early Bauhaus in Weimar. He later went on to become one of the most important science photographers in the USA. The university is paying tribute to Goro’s extraordinary contribution to science photography in the exhibition in the University Library starting on 6 March 2025. The exhibition features work from across five decades influenced by his Jewish-German-American exile history. > more

Held*innen | Olivia Vieweg’s Comic Universe

Since graduating from university with a degree in Visuelle Kommunikation (Visual Communication), Olivia Vieweg has authored and illustrated six award-winning graphic novels. The screenplay for the post-apocalyptic story »Endzeit« received the prestigious »Tankred-Dorst-Drehbuchpreis«. The internationally acclaimed film adaptation premiered at the 2018 Toronto Film Festival. Her most notable works are now set to be presented at an exhibition in the University Library from 3 April to 8 May. Olivia Vielweg is one of the most successful comic artists in Germany. > more

Strengthening Innovation Through the »vfbb«

The »Verein der Freunde des Bauingenieur- und Baustoffingenieurwesens (vfbb)« supports teaching, research, and further education in civil engineering and building materials engineering. The new board, which includes Prof. Hans-Joachim Bargstädt and Jr. Prof. Nikolaus Seitz, focuses on developing skills and expanding the dialogue between industry and science. The aim is to increase global relations with industry, authorities, and the academic network. Become a member! > more

Support Students Through Scholarships!

The »Deutschlandstipendium« is an excellent way for companies, foundations and private individuals to directly support talented students. In recognition of their outstanding achievements, students receive a financial grant and active support. > more

STAFF | New Leadership in Professorship of Geotechnics: Prof. Patrick Staubach | Jr. Prof. Dr. Jasmin Degeling appointed Jr. Professorship in Media Anthropology | Jr. Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Seitz appointed Professorship of »Entrepreneurship und Technologietransfer« | Prof. Dr. Jutta Emes, Chair of Marketing and Media, was elected as the new Rector of the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg on February 6, 2025.

AWARDS | Prof. Barbara Nemitz receives funding for digital cataloguing of her oeuvre | Award-Winning Final Projects at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism | Vision for the Lusatia: Till Pulst, Master's student in Architecture, awarded this year’s »Peter-Joseph-Lenné-Preis« in the »National« category | Master’s student in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Sophia Lick, wins Red Bull Basement National Final | Product Designer Felix Stockhausen recognised with »Mia Seeger Preis« for innovative bicycle compartment | Katharina Benjamin, Architecture alumna, and Patrick Martin, Visuelle Kommunikation (Visual Communication) alumnus receive »BDA Preis für Architekturkritik« for their digital architecture magazine Kontextur | Produktdesign (Product Design) alumna Lola Behrens recognised in the »Nachwuchs« category of the »Hessischen Staatspreis Universelles Design« | Emilia Terodde, European Medienkultur graduate, receives Franco-German University (DFH) Excellence Award | Gold Medal for Customised Foot Orthosis Using 3D Printing at the international »Ideen, Erfindungen, Neuheiten« (iENA) trade fair | Markus Boden wins IT Young Talent Competition

IN A NUTSHELL | Open Campus Day (HIT) on 24 May 2025 | In.Sight Master: Try out a Master's Degree Programme from 19 to 24 May 2025 | News from the Bauhaus-Network | Impressions from the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism graduation ceremony | Impressions from the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering graduation ceremony | Impressions from the Faculty of Media graduation ceremony | Research institutions leave X social media platform | Thuringian environmental award announced: Applications open until 11 May 2025 | Current offers at the Bauhaus Further Education Academy | Exhibition opens in in honour of Architecture alumna and felt artist Cathrin Charlotte Sehmisch in the University Library: 12 May 2025, 6 pm

VERANSTALTUNGSTIPP Lesarten Weimar 26. März: Lesung mit Florentine Anders (in Kooperation mit dem Internationalen Heritage-Zentrum) | 1. April: Lesung mit Volker Kutscher (Moderation: Dr. Frank Simon-Ritz, Direktor der Universitätsbibliothek) | 8. April: Ausstellungseröffnung Alumna Olivia Vieweg (Laudatio: Prof. Werner Holzwarth) | 9. April: Lesung mit Olivia Vieweg (Moderation: Moritz Lampe, Universitätsbibliothek) | Save-the-Date 1. Mai: SpacekidheadCup | 17. Mai: Lange Nacht der Museen Weimar

Class of ‘85 | Register now! 40 Year Graduation Anniversary: Dear class of ‘85, celebrate with us from 17 to 19 October 2025 in Weimar. Come and enjoy a nostalgic and future-oriented get-together at the places where we studied. All alumni from section 1 to 5 are welcome to attend. Register here: HAB-Matrikel85[at]t-online.de > more

ALUMNI REUNIONS | Are you planning an alumni reunion? We can help you find your fellow students. We can help you plan your reunions. We publish your information and provide links to your pages. We connect you. Take advantage of our service. Contact the Alumni Office. Upcoming ALUMNI REUNIONS 2025

We invite you to share your success stories with us. We look forward to hearing about your successes and the paths you have taken that continue to connect you to your university. Send us an e-mail to alumni[at]uni-weimar.de

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