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.
As part of the Bauhaus.Modul "Bauhaus Fragility. We need to talk about racism at our university", we are looking forward to the Symposium with inititiatves from other universities on the Day of Teaching and Learning (workshop language: English).
29 May, 2024, 1 pm to 6 pm
Main Building, Geschwister-Scholl St. 8, Room 021
All members of the university are welcome!
In our ongoing effort to address and dismantle racism and sexism within our university, we are hosting a symposium that brings together initiatives and experts to share their insights and strategies. This gathering will feature presentations, workshops and discussions with initiatives from 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.
The objective of this symposium is to critically examine and discuss the power structures and inequalities within our university. We aim to jointly develop strategies and actions to dismantle racist, sexist and discriminatory practices.
All members of Bauhaus-Universität Weimar are warmly invited and encouraged to attend and actively participate in this symposium to allow for diverse perspectives and experiences. Your input and engagement are crucial for fostering an environment that stands firmly against racism and sexism. Join us for this pivotal gathering to collectively work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
Schedule of the event
13.-13.15 Welcome
13.15-14.00 Presentation from Anti-Discrimination Officer at the Berlin University of the Arts Alejandra Nieves Camacho and Melanie Waldheim who’s responsible for the Artist Training for exile artists at Berlin Career College UDK
14.15-15.15 Workshop with Nadja Kracunovic and Rand Ibrahim from Crying Classroom
15.15-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-17.00 Workshop with İnci Sağırbaş, Marina Resende Santos and Marianna Spindola from IfA_Diaspora
17.00-18.00 Collective Discussion with initiatives from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
This event is coordinated by Prof. Dr. Mona Mahall, Dr. Miriam Benteler, Lea Maria Wittich and Arijit Bhattacharyya.