Contact
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Kai-Uwe Sattler
President
Tel. +49 3677 69-5001
Ernst-Abbe-Zentrum, Ehrenbergstraße 29
Zi. 3322
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Kai-Uwe Sattler
President
Tel. +49 3677 69-5001
Ernst-Abbe-Zentrum, Ehrenbergstraße 29
Zi. 3322
It is with great concern that we observe the increase in anti-democratic aspirations, intolerance, and xenophobia in our country. We are shocked by the inhumane plans of right-wing extremist circles.
As academics, staff, and students - as members of the university - we are convinced that liberal democracy, the rule of law, and openness to the world are the cornerstones of a society worth living in and of effective science. A modern, sustainable university needs an international campus with a cosmopolitan environment in which people are accepted in their diversity, and fundamental rights and academic freedom are not called into question.
As a university, we have therefore joined the "Weltoffenes Thüringen - #thueringenweltoffen" initiative. Together with other organizations, companies, and individuals in the Free State of Thuringia, we want to set an example for a cosmopolitan and diverse Thuringia, and for peaceful and respectful interaction with one another out of concern for our democracy.
We are committed to ensuring that all members of the university, regardless of their nationality, feel welcome and safe on campus, in the city, and throughout Thuringia. We promote respectful dialogue, the exchange of different experiences, positions, and opinions, and the peaceful coexistence of cultures.
As a university, we have a special social responsibility. Let us use our knowledge, freedom, and multiculturalism to actively promote an open, democratic society. This will also secure our future as an institution of open thought.
Kai-Uwe Sattler, Anja Geigenmüller, Jens Müller, Stefan Sinzinger, Dennys Klein
Presidential Board of TU Ilmenau
Launch of the joint campaign of the TU Ilmenau, the city of Ilmenau and the Ilm district with the Ilmenau Youth Integration Projects Initiative JIPI for mutual respect and togetherness - with a colorful event on Wetzlarer Platz in Ilmenau. After a welcoming address by representatives of the city, the district and the university, a panel discussion will introduce the topic of the campaign. Afterwards, there will be a colorful program for the whole family.
Be part of an unforgettable Intercultural Week in Ilmenau! The aim of the event organized by the Initiative Solidarische Welt Ilmenau e.V. (ISWI e.V.) is to discuss issues relating to the integration of students into local society, to promote mutual understanding and to build bridges between different cultures. In addition to lectures, workshops and discussions, there will be a varied cultural program on campus and in the city of Ilmenau.
In the series of events organized by the House of Resources Thuringia in cooperation with Kuko e.V., Kreisjugendring Ilm-Kreis e.V. and JIPI gUG, together with many other Ilmenau stakeholders, including the TU Ilmenau, a space is to be created on Wetzlarer Platz in which we can explore our diverse differences, similarities and connections and actively live solidarity.
Under the motto "Standing up for diversity! Together at universities", various events on the topic of diversity will take place inside and outside the university to mark German Diversity Day on May 28. At TU Ilmenau, workshops, lectures, information and exchange formats for students and employees, film screenings in cooperation with the HFC and much more will be offered.
https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/veranstaltungen/diversitaets-tage-2024
Together with many other like-minded people, the TU Ilmenau supports the "Weltoffenes Thüringen" initiative. The initiative stands for
Support a "Weltoffenes Thüringen" and set an example with your name!
Further information at https://www.thueringen-weltoffen.de/
