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What is the IZBR

The Interdisciplinary Center for Educational Spaces (IZBR) is an academic institution of Schools II. The members of the IZBR are researchers and practitioners from the fields of architecture, educational science, art, music, psychology and social pedagogy and deal with educational spaces from different methodological and content-related perspectives.

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Das Logo des IZBR: Die vier Buchstaben in unterschiedlichen Fonts.

What does the IZBR do?

Goals and activities

At the Center, we network our diverse teaching, research and transfer activities on educational spaces with each other as well as within and outside the university. We develop coordinated communication formats, research projects and training and teaching events. We provide advice and support in the research, conceptualization and design of educational buildings.

Drei Studierende sitzen am Tisch im LEO US

Study competition "Learning places of the future"

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Plakat für den Wettbewerb "Lernorte der Zukunft": Erstellt mit einem KI-Generator eine bildliche Darstellung eines Lernortes, der Eurer Vorstellung vom Lernen der Zukunft entspricht. Einreichungen digital bis zum 30.09. Für weitere Infos bitte Code scannen.

Learning Spaces of the Future

Competition

Educational spaces are entering a new chapter of transformation. Societal changes, the general availability of information, technological advancements, and the potential of artificial intelligence are contributing to the fact that traditional learning spaces are losing significance and are being replaced by new learning environments. These new spaces foster collaborative and self-directed learning while providing greater room for individual
needs.
With this open student competition, we aim to explore the potential of how future learning spaces can be designed and which opportunities the transformation might offer. There are no limits to your imagination.
Show us your own AI-generated vision of a future learning space! Describe your vision in one sentence and use an AI image generator to visualize your idea.

Jury:

  • Lecturers of the Interdisciplinary Center for Educational Spaces (IZBR)
  • Students of the University of Siegen, Faculty II: Education, Architecture, Arts

Acknowledgement:

The results of the student competition will be presented to the public in an
exhibition as part of the IZBR network meeting on October 29, 2025. In addi-
tion, the following prizes will be awarded:
1st Prize: 1000 €
2nd Prize: 500 €
3rd Prize: 300 €
4th Prize:100 €
5th Prize:100 €
6th - 15th Prize: ten book prizes

 

We look forward to your creative ideas and inspiration!

Eligibility:

  • Students of architecture, interior design, and other building design-related fields
  • Students of educational science, pedagogy, social work, and other education-related fields
  • Students of art, music, and other creative education-related fields

Submission requirements:

  • Formal details: name, university, field of study, and contact information
  • A brief description of your idea for a future learning space
  • One image file in Full HD resolution
  • A list of the prompts used and the software/programs applied

Timeline:

  • Competition launch: August 25, 2025
  • Submission deadline: September 30, 2025
  • Award ceremony and exhibition of works during the IZBR Network Meeting in Siegen: October 29, 2025

Inquiries:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at izbr@bak.uni-siegen.de!