Have You Heard… About Maren Schmohl

24.06.2021

Have you heard

… about what our graduates do after university? …how our teachers and staff came to Merz Akademie and what they did before? Join Delaina Hasca and TJ Schmitt (students at Merz Akademie and AStA) as they interview graduates and alumni of Merz Akademie on their current life, what they have achieved and how their studies have helped them succeed in what they are doing now. Also, our staff has some interesting things to tell you that you won’t want to miss! Each episode contains an interesting story and information to help you find your way during and after your studies.

Maren Schmohl is the new rector of Merz Akademie and gives us an interesting insight into her work and the new goals she has set for herself and the university. Join her interview and learn more about Maren herself, her work and aims. Also learn about Merz Akademie under lockdown and the restrictions that come with it.

08.04.2026

Henner Winckler wird Professor für Film und Video an der Merz Akademie

Henner Winckler übernimmt zum Sommersemester 2026 eine Professur für Film und Video an der Merz Akademie. Der renommierte Filmemacher wurde für seine Spielfilme mehrfach ausgezeichnet, u.a. mit dem DEFA Förderpreis...

01.04.2026

German Design Award 2026 for Solid White

“An impressive achievement that is considered groundbreaking in its field” – German Design Award Winner 2026 for the agency Solid White, founded by Merz Akademie graduates Patrick Müller, Christian von...

13.03.2026

Barbara Yelin appointed to Leibinger Professorship in Comics and Comics Studies at Merz Akademie

The Merz Akademie appointed comics artist Barbara Yelin to the Leibinger Professorship for Comics and Comic Studies. Following the completion of her prestigious international residency at Villa Massimo, she will assume...

16.02.2026

Impressionen Abschluss 2025/26

On February 6 and 7, 2026, the final exhibition and showcase of the 2025/26 winter semester took place. On February 6, we bid farewell to our graduates at the ceremonial...