Last week, the building topics discussion with the university administration of the FAU took place again. We would like to give you an overview of the topics discussed here:
FAU in general
The general operating costs, for which there has been no funding from the Free State for years, place a heavy burden on the building situation at FAU. Over 60% of the buildings are both very old and unrenovated. They have to be massively cross-subsidized with our own funds. Most of the current new buildings, which are financed by funds other than building maintenance, will not be completed until 2029. Gender-neutral toilets are included in the planning phase for new buildings, but are not a priority for renovations.
Faculty of Medicine
The dismantling of Henkestraße 42 will begin this year. Planning is underway for the Anatomy building for 2031/32. The Physio building in Waldstrasse is in need of major refurbishment, and a new replacement building is being planned.
Faculty of Natural Sciences
The lack of space in the Geozentrum is being compensated for with replacement lectures in the Kollegienhaus. No progress has been made with the construction of new GGuppen workrooms; fire safety is the priority here. There are no plans to improve the basic facilities for water dispensers and seating on campus.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The ventilation situation in Sports Science is currently unproblematic; an intensive exchange with occupational safety is underway.
Faculty of Law and Economics
Due to space problems, parts of Findelgasse are to be relocated to Fürth Uferstadt or the AEG site. Central water dispensers and more seating were requested.
Faculty of Engineering
The Studierendenwerk is close to concluding a contract with DHL for the planned DHL packing station at "Café Südblick". As planned, no short-term repairs will be carried out at Roter Platz; instead, long-term solutions will be used to guarantee the stability of the panels.
