Bauhaus-Universität Weimar: Topics and measures

Below you will find an overview of topics, measures, projects and tasks of the Diversity Department.

BUW Diversity Strategy

Here you can download the »Diversity Strategy of Bauhaus-Universität Weimar« as an accessible PDF document.

BUW Guidelines for Protection Against Discrimination

Here you can download the »Guidelines for protection against discrimination pursuant to the General Equal Treatment Act (Allgemeinen Gleichbehandlungsgesetz, AGG) at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar«.

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Bauhaus University is working on the implementation of a accessible study environment based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted in 2008, especially in the areas of awareness-raising, barrier-free communication, digital and structural accessibility.

Gender-Sensitive Language

The Bauhaus-Universität attaches great importance to including and addressing people regardless of their gender or gender identity. Here you can find the Guidelines for the Use of Gender-Sensitive Language at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, language guides as well as further tips and supports for using language in a gender-sensitive manner.

»Wünsch dir Weimar« – Intercultural Week

In September 2020, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar participated in Weimar's Intercultural Week for the first time with a showcase exhibition, a radio report, a digital edition of the Language Café and a city tour called »Decolonize Weimar«.

Ad Hoc Group Against Racism

The ad-hoc group organises public events such as panel discussions and rallies to examine racism in higher education and society. The group consists of professors, members of staff, doctoral candidates and students of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and is open for everyone interested to join!

Audit »Vielfalt gestalten«

From June 2021 to May 2023, Bauhaus University participated in the audit »Vielfalt gestalten« in order to develop and implement a diversity strategy aimed at anchoring the topic of diversity more firmly in their institutional structures.

Accessible Digital Teaching

Digital teaching must be designed in such a way that students with disabilities can fully participate in courses. Clarity, mediation using different senses, and alternative forms of participation are important when planning courses and benefit all students.

Sexual and Gender Diversity

On the website »Sexual and Gender Diversity«, LGBTIQ*+ students and staff of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar can find advice, support and community services on campus and beyond. Teachers, staff and »allies« can find literature, tips and supports for creating an LGBTIQ*+ inclusive study and work environment.