The “Memory” of the University: 25 Years of the University Archive

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Archive director Sigrid Dauks and deputy director Thomas Lietz examine sources. | Quelle: Matej Meza | Copyright: Universität Bremen / Matej Meza | Download

Hinweis zur Verwendung von Bildmaterial: Die Verwendung des Bildmaterials zur Pressemitteilung ist bei Nennung der Quelle vergütungsfrei gestattet. Das Bildmaterial darf nur in Zusammenhang mit dem Inhalt dieser Pressemitteilung verwendet werden. Falls Sie das Bild in höherer Auflösung benötigen oder Rückfragen zur Weiterverwendung haben, wenden Sie sich bitte direkt an die Pressestelle, die es veröffentlicht hat.

Poster from the university’s women’s movement: With its bright colors and clear message, this hand-made poster advertises a women’s assembly held at the University of Bremen on January 24, 1979. | Quelle: Matej Meza | Copyright: Universität Bremen / Matej Meza | Download

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Sigrid Dauks, director of the University of Bremen Archive: “The archive is much more than a place for files; It is the memory of our university – open, vibrant, and future-oriented. It is full of stories not only about the development of the institution, but also about the people who have shaped it and continue to shape it. We are delighted to look back on 25 years of archival and remembrance work together with the public.”

Since 2000, the university archive has been preserving everything produced by the University of Bremen in the areas of administration, research, and teaching. Today, it comprises over 55,000 items, of which more than 38,000 have been catalogued, including around 12,000 files, 2,670 posters, 3,720 leaflets, more than 5,100 theses, and around 9,500 brochures, newspapers, and magazines. With around 2,200 meters of shelf space – of which around 1,545 meters are already occupied – the archive is a central repository of university knowledge.

University Archive Open House

On June 18, 2025, the university archive will open its doors to curious visitors. Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., visitors to GW1 Building, Wing A (ground floor) will get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the archive. In addition to guided tours of the storage rooms, staff will provide insights into ongoing projects such as the Bremen Professor Catalog, the oral history project on the history of the university, the digital timeline of the university, and the online documentation of campus art.

Wissenschaftlicher Ansprechpartner:
Sigrid Dauks (Archive Director), University of Bremen Archive, Phone: +49 421 218- 60390, Email: archiv@uni-bremen.de

Weitere Informationen:
https://www.uni-bremen.de/archiv/aktuelles