Day of Action “Weltoffene Hochschulen”

A colourful symbol of peace coexistence

The day of action "Weltoffene Hochschulen", which took place at the Köthen market square on Saturday, October 13th, 2018, was a great success. Numerous attendees accepted the invitation to display their respective flags with us in support of a cosmopolitan university and a cosmopolitan Köthen.

The video also reflects this atmospheric, colorful, and cheerful day. Watch the video below to get a feeling for the event!

Anhalt University is open to the world, diverse and condemns any form of violence, intolerance, and/or xenophobia. With the support of German and international students, employees of the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, as well as many other people from different associations, companies and other organizations from the cities of Köthen and Bernburg, the marketplace became a colorful symbol of peaceful coexistence.

The President of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Professor Jörg Bagdahn, the Minister for Economic Affairs, Professor Armin Willingmann, and the Mayor of Köthen, Bernd Hauschild, opened the day of action together with representatives from the rectorates of all universities in Saxony-Anhalt. A colorful stage program with many regional and international dance and music performances filled the program until the evening hours. A highlight was the international flag circle, in which students from numerous countries participated with their flags.

An event such as the "Weltoffene Hochschulen" day of action would not have been possible without the help of many hard-working helpers.

Thank you very much.