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Apply now until 21 November 2024: »Diversity Fund« Supporting Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Projects

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.

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Collection of literature on the topic of racism

As part of the thematic focus »University critical of racism«, the Diversity Department has restocked the glass display case at the service counter of the University Library. The display case now presents a collection of introductory and further literature on the topic of racism and (intersectional) criticism of racism. New acquisitions by the University Library have significantly expanded the collection on this topic.

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ArbeiterKind.de lädt zum Regionaltreffen in Weimar (Samstag, 19. Oktober 2024 | 10:00 bis 16:30 Uhr | WerkBank)

Die eigene Bildungsgeschichte erzählen und dadurch Schüler*innen aus Familien ohne Hochschulerfahrung zum Studium ermutigen — dieses Erfolgsrezept setzt ArbeiterKind.de auch in Thüringen um. Hier engagieren sich die Ehrenamtlichen aktuell in drei lokalen Gruppen: in Erfurt, in Weimar und in Jena. Am 19. Oktober kannst Du sie kennenlernen: beim Regionaltreffen in Weimar.

This was the 2024 »Campus Pride Week«

From Monday, 17 June to Sunday, 23 June, 2024, the third »Campus Pride Week« with numerous events took place at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar on the occasion of »Christopher Street Day (CSD) Weimar« (22 June). The aim of the theme week was to make sexual and gender diversity visible at the university and to set an example against exclusion and discrimination. Here you can find impressions of the 2024 »Campus Pride Week«.

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June 17 to 23: »Campus Pride Week« celebrates sexual and gender diversity at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

From Monday, 17 June to Sunday, 23 June 2024, the second »Campus Pride Week« will take place at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar on the occasion of »Christopher Street Day (CSD) Weimar« (22 June). For one week, sexual and gender diversity will be celebrated on campus and queer history, art and culture will take centre stage. The diverse program invites all members and affiliates of the university to engage with the complex realities of queer people's lives, and offers members of the LGBTIQ*(+) communities various opportunities to exchange ideas and network. Click here for the programme.

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Film Screening: »IO CAPITANO« (Tuesday, 28 May 2024 | 7:00 PM | Kommunales Kino im »mon ami«)

On the occasion of the 2024 Diversity Day (May 28th) the Diversity Department and the Equal Opportunity Office are showing the film »IO CAPITANO« (Wolof and French with German subtitles, PG 16) at Kommunales Kino im »mon ami«. Admission is free for members and affiliates of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (show your Thoska at the entrance — free choice of seats while supplies last).

Symposium Bauhaus.fragility - May 29, 1 pm-6 pm

This symposium will feature presentations, workshops and discussions with initiatives from the BUW and guests from UDK Berlin and TU Berlin. These initiatives and experts will present valuable perspectives on how to deal with racism and sexism in the academic environment, strategies to combat discrimination and the potential for shaping a more inclusive and equitable environment. We aim to jointly develop strategies and actions to dismantle racist, sexist and discriminatory practices within our university.

May 16 to June 7: Diversity Days 2024 at Thuringian universities

We cordially invite you to the Diversity Days 2024 at Thuringian universities from May 16 to June 7, 2024! The events on the topics of diversity and anti-discrimination at universities will take place partly digitally and partly in person at Thuringian universities. This year's motto is »Standing up for diversity! Together at universities«. The events will highlight barriers to accessing institutions of higher education and science, present support and advice services and provide spaces for discussion on how Thuringian universities can be designed as shared places of learning, research and work for everyone.

Movie May: Four Films on Gender Equality, Diversity and Anti-Discrimination (16 to 18 May, Audimax | 28 May, Mon Ami)

In May, we will be showing four films on gender equality, diversity and anti-discrimination as part of the »Equity@Bauhaus — Movie Edition« series: »THE POLICE OFFICER'S WIFE« (Thursday, 16 May, 5:00 PM, Audimax) | »XXY« (Friday, 17 May, 7:30 PM, Audimax) | »ANASTASIA« (Saturday, 18 May, 4:00 PM, Audimax) | »IO CAPITANO« (Tuesday, 28 May, 7:00 PM, Kommunales Kino im Mon Ami) — All members and affiliates of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar are cordially invited to attend! Admission is free.

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Öffentliche Vortragsreihe | ab 06.05.2024 | Lounge in der Universitätsbibliothek

International Lesbian Visibility Day: Film »BLUE JEAN« (Friday, 26 April 2024 | 8:00 PM | Audimax)

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.

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Talk, Conversation and Film »The long path of the Sinti and Roma« (Thursday, 21 March 2024, 6:00 PM, Audimax)

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.

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FLINTA* Fight Day 2024: Film Screening »Die Unbeugsamen« (Friday, 8 March 2024, 8:00 PM, Audimax)

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.

Das Foto zeigt den Torso einer Frau. Sie trägt ein schwarzes T-Shirt mit der weißen Aufschrift »Mental Health Matters«.

»MentalUP Awareness-Month« on discrimination and mental health (From 29 January to 23 February 2024)

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.

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Ausstellungseröffnung und Gespräch: »Neue Heimat Weimar: Migrantische Biographien Weimarer Frauen« (10. Nov. 2023, 18:00 Uhr, Frauenzentrum Weimar)

»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)