Day of learning cultures 2025

The morning of the Day of Learning Cultures began with a welcome from Prof. Müller-Naendrup (Prorector for Teacher Training, Further Education and Sustainability) and Prof. Merzendorfer (Prorector for Studies, Teaching and Quality Management). The university's learning culture mission statement was then presented, which formed the basis for the development of sustainable teaching and learning formats. The University of Siegen 2025 Teaching Award was then presented, recognizing innovative teaching developments and outstanding commitment in the field of university teaching. Another highlight of the morning was the keynote speech by Marcus Berger from the University of Erfurt, an expert in university learning workshops and digital teaching and learning formats, who spoke on the topic of "Opening up learning spaces - between networking, reflecting and redesigning".

• 09:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Arrival and registration

• 10:00 - 10:15 a.m.: Welcome & introduction

• 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.: Presentation of the learning cultures mission statement

• 10:30 - 10:45 a.m.: Presentation of the University of Siegen 2025 Teaching Award

• 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.: Keynote & discussion: Marcus Berger (University of Erfurt) "Opening learning spaces - between networking, reflection and redesign."

Poster session

In the poster session, university members presented their projects on diverse learning cultures - from the FLEX open-air laboratory for science learning in a natural environment to the development of OER and AI agents for language education to the use of VR glasses in foreign language teaching and much more. Interested parties were able to find out about current research and practical approaches in the areas of sustainability, digital transformation and transcultural learning and took the opportunity to exchange ideas with the project managers.

Workshops

The workshops offered practical insights into a variety of methods for creating lively learning cultures. Whether participative approaches, creative room design or innovative teaching-learning formats - the offers invited participants to actively try out concepts and exchange experiences with other participants. Many participants came along, helped shape the event and gained new ideas for their teaching or learning.

(Guided tours to learning locations

Participants were able to get to know various innovative learning environments - from subject-specific laboratories and collaborative writing spaces to extracurricular experimental fields - during the (introductory) tours of learning locations. The short tours offered a practical insight into the design of living learning spaces and invited participants to actively explore them. Many took the opportunity to talk to the designers and exchange ideas about concepts that enrich learning and teaching in different contexts.

Fair of the Digital Teaching Team

At the Digital Teaching Team's fair, guests were given a practical overview of support services for the design of digital teaching and learning scenarios. Representatives of the team were available for discussions on key topics such as didactics and methods, e-assessment and AI-supported teaching methods. Many took the opportunity to find out about examples of good practice and take away inspiration for their own teaching.

Final reflection and conclusion of the day

The Day of Learning Cultures 2025 provided a space for teachers, students and subject experts to exchange ideas and jointly develop perspectives for sustainable teaching and learning. The day concluded with a joint reflection in which it was discussed how learning spaces could offer potential for thought and development and which conditions promoted trust, curiosity and innovation.