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Product designers honoured by the German Design Council for their cargo scooter

Bauhaus students Esther Betz, Elisa Bessega and Sylvia Chen have been honoured for their »Mantis« cargo scooter in the »one&twenty« design competition. With this international competition, the German Design Council annually honours outstanding design students and graduates in the fields of product design and lifestyle.

Image of a person standing on the cargo trolley

Product designers honoured by the German Design Council for their cargo scooter

Bauhaus students Esther Betz, Elisa Bessega and Sylvia Chen have been honoured for their »Mantis« cargo scooter in the »one&twenty« design competition. With this international competition, the German Design Council annually honours outstanding design students and graduates in the fields of product design and lifestyle.

Blick auf die Testfläche mit Vogelschutzmarkierungen an der Universitätsbibliothek. Foto: Christina Kleffel

University library tests markings to prevent bird collisions

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.

Campus with Main Building and Students. Photo: Thomas Müller

Moving Towards an Ecologically Sustainable University

The Presidium of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is committed to taking a holistic approach to social and environmental sustainability. This includes promoting practical implementation in research, teaching, transfer and administration, and above all environmentally-friendly campus development.