To achieve by 2026
1. Research Clusters
The University is establishing cross-faculty research clusters as discourse platforms. These clusters create spaces of opportunity in which researchers can collaborate with experts from other universities, the industry, politics and other areas of society. Work carried out in these clusters is combined with opportunities for students, who are then introduced to contemporary research during their studies.
2023 Milestones:
- Establish a University-wide research profile based on existing research activities
- Create cross-faculty exchange platforms for research topics
2. »Forschungswerkstatt« (Research Workshop)
The »Forschungswerkstatt« (Research Workshop) is meant to be a creative place for exchange and networking among researchers at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. The foundation will be laid here for innovative topics and bold approaches in and across disciplines. The space is also meant to awaken curiosity and motivation and encourage collaboration.
2023 Milestones:
- Re-establish internal funding practices
- Create internal funding options for blue skies research
- Expand upon »Forschungswerkstatt« (Research Workshop) concept
3. Art and Research
The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar brings diverse scientific, artistic and design research cultures together under its roof. We are initiating a discussion to clarify the research equivalence of artistic-design practices and their position in academic research in order to highlight the as-of-yet untapped potential resulting from the both the proximity and the friction between these approaches as a unique feature of the University.
2023 Milestones:
- Position paper establishing the relationship between artistic-design practices and academic research
- Design an administrative-operational support service for artistic-design research in the Research Operations Office
4. Sustainability in Research, Ethics and Good Scientific Practice
The integration of sustainability, ethics and good scientific practice is essential to the promotion of high-quality, responsible research. Supporting researchers in their qualification phase ensures the future of our work. Sustainable research minimises resource waste. Ethical principles preserve the integrity of our work. Adhering to good academic and artistic practice ensures the reliability of our findings. This trifecta is essential to ensuring our research efforts not only generate knowledge, but also help shape a better world.
2023 Milestones:
- Implement regulations on good scientific and artistic practice
- Create an ethics committee
5. Digital Support Structures for Research
For proper support, control and (external) communication of the research done at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, an online research information system and good research data management are indispensable. Relevant development has already started with the support of the TMWWDG, among others, but further development is necessary across the University.
2023 Milestones:
- Establish management structure for online research information system