Since 1971, the University of Bremen has been a hub of teaching, research, planning, and debate. Over its 55 dynamic years, countless original documents preserved in the university archive tell the story of the university’s evolution. The “memory of the university” resides in the oldest building on campus – GW1 Building. During the tour, the archive team will share fascinating and unexpected insights into the vibrant history of the University of Bremen, taking visitors through the archive’s collections. The tour will be held in German.
 

Since 2000, the university archive has systematically collected and preserved every aspect of the University of Bremen’s administration, research, and teaching history. Today, it holds over 60,000 archival items, of which more than 39,000 have been cataloged. These include over 15,000 documents, 3,700 printed materials, 5,900 periodicals, and over 5,200 theses and dissertations. 
 

Beyond documents, the building itself is a canvas of history. Among the artworks in and on the building is the reconstructed mural “Terror and Resistance in Chile,” a nearly 50-year-old painting by the Chilean artist collective Brigada Luis Corvalán. The painting is a reminder of the 1973 military coup in Chile and stands as a lasting symbol of solidarity here in Bremen with the Chilean people. 
 

When? Monday, March 9, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where? GW1 Building, Universit?tsallee, Wing A, foyer on the ground floor
 

Further information about the university archive and art on campus: 
 

/archiv (in German only)
https://www.campuskunst.uni-bremen.de/