3,027 signatures
Petition is addressed to: Verwaltung Uni Marburg
We demand the withdrawal of the new logo of Philipps-University Marburg and a transparent, participatory redesign involving students, staff, and alumni. The logo recently introduced does not meet the expectations of a university rich in tradition, nor has it been sufficiently communicated or legitimised.
Reason
Since its introduction, the new logo of Philipps-University Marburg has caused massive criticism and incomprehension within the student body and far beyond. It has been ridiculed across Europe on social media, which has done lasting damage to the reputation of our university.
Numerous members of the university feel ignored by the decision as there was no communication nor opportunities to provide our opinion on the matter.
As an educational institution rich in tradition and with an international reputation, the University of Marburg deserves an image that reflects both historical identity and academic integrity.
We therefore demand: an open design process with democratic participation and a new, dignified design that represents the University of Marburg as it is: strong in research, historically aware and future-oriented.
Petition details
Petition started:
06/14/2025
Collection ends:
12/10/2025
Region:
Marburg
Topic:
Education
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Alma Mater
Der Name ausradiert, das ausdrucksvolle Gesicht des Landgrafen verhunzt, der Text entfernt, alles an dem neuen Logo ist kultur- und geschichtsvergessen.
Neues Logo sieht wie Grafitti aus und gehört sich nicht, wenn Jahrhunderte von Studenten unter dem alten Logo studiert haben.
Das Logo ist unglücklich geraten. Die Proportionen des Gesichts stimmen nicht, die Mütze ist schwer identifizierbar, wenn man die ursprüngliche Vorlage nicht kennt. Der historische Charakter hätte besser gewahrt werden müssen, da er auch für die Identität der Universität steht.
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Ich habe in Marburg studiert. Das neue Logo gibt nicht einmal ansatzweise wieder, wie wichtig die Tradition der Universität für die Menschen und die Stadt Marburg ist.