Ceremonial inauguration of the green inner courtyard

Inauguration of the new inner courtyard - the faculty's green meeting place is officially opened

The faculty's newly designed inner courtyard was inaugurated with a summer lunchtime celebration. Previously dominated by gray concrete, large bushes and low-maintenance ground cover, the courtyard is now a lively space with large planted flower boxes, a snack garden with various types of berries and trees to enjoy and linger.

The redesign not only brings more greenery to the campus, but also creates a new quality of stay: a spacious wooden seating area on the former concrete slabs invites you to spend your break here and offers space for encounters and exchanges in between. Planted flower boxes - some with climbing plants - as well as new flower beds and freshly planted fruit trees give the inner courtyard a colorful, natural ambience.

Numerous members of the faculty came together for the inauguration. With relaxed music, lively conversation and refreshing infused water from the TK, the new courtyard was celebrated as a place of togetherness.

In a short speech, the Dean praised the commitment of everyone involved. In particular, he thanked the responsible project manager, Prof. Dr. Yvette Hofmann, who put her heart and soul, commitment and perseverance into this urban gardening project in the courtyard.

Many thanks also go to the janitors and the carpenters, who contributed to the successful implementation with a great deal of energy.

The new inner courtyard is more than just a green space - it is a symbol of sustainability, encounters and well-being in the spirit of a healthy campus at our faculty.

In keeping with the motto WeCare@SOM, we look forward to many lively moments in this climate-resilient, biodiverse and vibrant place!

There is also a very well-written and well-founded article on this project in the Newsroom on the LMU website: “Lavendel an der Ludwigstraße.”