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Öffentliche Vortragsreihe | ab 06.05.2024 | Lounge in der Universitätsbibliothek

On the occasion of the International Lesbian Visibility Day (April 26th), we are showing the film »BLUE JEAN« (English with German subtitles, PG 16) in the Audimax. The event is part of the »Equity@Bauhaus – Movie Edition« film series organised by the Diversity Department and the Equal Opportunity Office. All members and affiliates of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar are cordially invited to attend! Admission is free.

ArbeiterKind.de lädt zu einem Info-Workshop nach Erfurt.

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March) and the anniversary of the recognition of the Nazi genocide of the Sinti and Roma (17 March), we are holding an event on »antigypsysm«. Melody Steinbach, Educational Ambassador for Antigypsyism, will introduce us to the topic. Afterwards we will show Adrian Oeser's documentary film »THE LONG PATH OF THE SINTI AND ROMA« (German with English subtitles). All members of the university are welcome. Admission is free.

Der Deutsche Menschenrechts-Filmpreis wird seit 1998 anlässlich des Internationalen Tages der Menschenrechte verliehen. Im zweijährigen Rhythmus zeichnet er herausragende Film- und Fernsehproduktionen aus, die sich allen Menschenrechtsthemen annehmen. Zugleich würdigt der Preis das Engagement von Filmemacher*innen.

To mark FLINTA* Fight Day 2024, the Diversity Department and the Equal Opportunity Office will be showing the documentary film »Die Unbeugsamen« in the Audimax on Friday, 8 March 2024 at 8:00 PM. The film screening marks the start of the six-part film programme »Equity@Bauhaus – Movie Edition«, which deals with topics of equity, diversity and anti-discrimination. All members and affiliates of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar are cordially invited to attend. Admission is free.

From 29 January to 23 February, the University of Potsdam is organizing the »MentalUP Awareness-Month«. During this week, experts will hold lectures, workshops and readings on the topic of »mental health« — many of these events will take place in the form of online formats. In order to make the connections between different forms of discrimination and mental health visible, the influence of classism, racism and ableism on the psyche is examined in the course of various topic weeks.

Jana Prochnow's lecture (in German) will focus on her initiative »GOLD STATT BRAUN« (»Gold instead of Brown«) and her work as a curator (Mieze Südlich, Gera). Jana Prochnow will also speak on the subject of artistic freedom, particularly with regard to the upcoming elections in Thuringia.

This semester's equity@bauhaus lecture series focuses on marginalized perspectives in contemporary art. Artists and curators with a migration background living in Germany will explore the deep impact of colonialism and gender disparity on contemporary art and the artistic and curatorial strategies that oppose them.

The Diversity Department's »Diversity Fund« is entering its next round of calls for applications. Individuals and groups can apply for funding of max. 500 euros through the fund for actions or projects that deal with diversity, equal opportunities or anti-discrimination. Preference will be given to projects with a clear connection to the university.

»Sie kommen aus einem anderen Land oder einem anderen Teil Deutschlands. Sie sind irgendwann nach Weimar gezogen und haben ihre alte Heimat verlassen. Acht Frauen haben sich gemeinsam mit ihren Biografien auseinandergesetzt — redend, schreibend, malend... Erste Ergebnisse werden nun in einer Ausstellung präsentiert. Das Projekt lädt ein, sich inspirieren zu lassen und mit seiner eigenen Migrationsgeschichte zu beschäftigen: Was macht Weimar zur Neuen Heimat?« (Event-Ankündigung des Frauenzentrums Weimar)

In addition to washrooms for men and for women, so-called »all-gender washrooms« are to be installed at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, which can be used by people of all genders. This decision was taken by the Presidium at the suggestion of the Diversity Department.