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Social Sciences & Environmental Studies

Spaces in Transformation: Social-Ecological Concepts for a Sustainable Future Society

When:

15 August - 29 August 2026

School:

Bauhaus Summer School

Institution:

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

City:

Weimar

Country:

Germany

Language:

English

Credits:

3 EC

Fee:

990 EUR

Interested?
Course in the forest

About

Shaping the future – sustainably, creatively, concretely!

Are you interested in what we can do to combat climate change, biodiversity loss and social division in a lasting and sustainable way? How ecological, social and economic aspects can interact meaningfully in this context? Then join us on a journey through Thuringia – from Weimar to the Thuringian Forest. Let's explore these questions together, not just theoretically, but in a very practical way and with lots of creative and participatory methods!

In the first week, we will visit exciting ‘projects of change’ in Thuringia – people and initiatives that are already breaking new ground today. We will discuss, analyse and be inspired.

In the second week, we'll head out to the Thuringian Forest! For three days, we'll immerse ourselves in the relationship between people, nature and landscape – in the heart of the UNESCO Thuringian Forest Biosphere Reserve. Through creative activities, a pop-up exhibition, a dinner with locals and hands-on activities on the typical mountain meadows, we'll become part of the change ourselves.

Finally, we will open our open.atelier in Weimar – here, all impressions will come together and become visible.

Where:
Weimar & Thuringian Forest

When:
Monday to Sunday, 17–23 August in Weimar
Sunday to Wednesday, 23–26 August in the Thuringian Forest
Thursday & Friday, 27–28 August back in Weimar

Join in and play an active role in shaping the future!

Course leader

Britta Trostorff and Anton Brokow-Loga

Target group

Advanced bachelor's students, master's students.
Besides interest in current discourse and thrist for adventure, no special skils are required.

Course aim

During the course, we will work together to create an exhibition and a small brochure.

Fee info

Fee

990 EUR, The course fee includes: Orientation & Support Programme according to description Teaching materials Daily Lunch at the University Cafeteria (Monday - Friday) Certificate Internet access at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Free use of library Accompanying programme including excursions Free entrance to museums belonging to Klassik Stiftung Weimar Accommodation in Thuringian Forest

Fee

790 EUR, Students and BUW alumni

Interested?

When:

15 August - 29 August 2026

School:

Bauhaus Summer School

Institution:

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Language:

English

Credits:

3 EC

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