SCIENCE COMES TO TOWN

The cities and regions of Kiel, Brest, and Split will be centres of European science in 2026.

Science at the heart of everyday life: Science comes to town brings research directly into cities, towns, and neighbourhoods throughout 2026. More than 70 European institutions and the SEA-EU alliance invite you to a year full of encounters with science. A first glimpse of the programme will be revealed on 26 September 2025, at the KielRegion Science Day.

Science comes to town is a European firework of ideas, funded by the EU, designed to spark curiosity and build trust in science.

 

Further information

Contact project management

City of Kiel
Tim Logan & Janin Thies & Claudia Eulitz & Kerstin Großmann & Julia Kuhlmann

KielRegion GmbH
Jana Kärcher & Sünje Fock & Sophia Beukenhorst

 

Upcoming events

 

Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 20. April 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Ocean Governance: Who Owns the Arctic and Antarctic?

Lecture by Dr Moritz von Rochow, Walther Schücking Institute for International Law | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 20. April 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Did Newton lie?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Detlev Kraack

Montag, 20. April 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Forum des Schulzentrums Westerland, Boy-Truels-Straße 19, 25980 Sylt/Westerland

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Detlev Kraack

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Adventure research vessel

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Sebastian Krastel

Dienstag, 21. April 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Livestreaming | Online-Veranstaltung, 24103 Kiel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Demands for freedom in Iran: From the 19th century to the present day

A lecture from Prof. Dr. Anja Pistor-Hatam

Dienstag, 21. April 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Pinneberg VHS, Am Rathaus 3, 25421 Pinneberg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture from Prof. Dr. Anja Pistor-Hatam

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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My garden as a habitat—biodiversity in a small space

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Johannes F. Imhoff

Dienstag, 21. April 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Leibniz-Gymnasium, Lübecker Str. 75, 23611 Bad Schwartau

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Johannes F. Imhoff

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Greenland – an Arctic island in transition

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Mittwoch, 22. April 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Bürgerhaus – VHS, Kopperpahler Allee 69, 24119 Kronshagen

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Jutta Drabek-Hasselmann, Zoologisches Museum Kiel

Wednesday Evening Tours: Of Diggers, Borers, and Tunnel Builders – The Diversity of Excavating Lifestyles in the Animal Kingdom

with Prof. Dr. Dirk Brandis

Mittwoch, 22. April 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Zoologisches Museum, Hegewischstraße 3, 24105 Kiel

When we think of animal lifestyles, we usually picture swimming, flying, or running creatures. Yet few people realise the remarkable diversity of adaptations and strategies that animals have developed to dig into the soil or bore into wood. Everyone knows the mole, and gardeners often have little sympathy for this highly adapted and actually very fascinating tunnel builder. But the mole is just the tip of the iceberg, and burrowing has evolved multiple times across the animal kingdom.

Who, for example, has heard of digging owls or crabs that are true underground engineers? Who knows the record-holders among land animals that can tunnel over 2 metres into the soil in just a few minutes? Who is familiar with the feats of insects that construct elaborate structures in and on the earth, or, like certain ant species, move several tonnes of soil in a single year?

Look forward to a deep-diving evening full of unique stories about the function, evolution, and diversity of burrowing! Reservations for this tour open on 19 March 2026.

About the Wednesday Evening Tours

Once again, we have put together a programme of fascinating, surprising and highly unusual topics that offer exclusive encounters with unique objects from our collections. Look forward to exceptional and engaging evenings! After the tour, participants are invited to a small reception in the Whale Hall with refreshments, where you can chat with museum staff and ask questions. The tours are suitable for children aged 8 and over.

The tours are partners of Science Comes to Town.


with Prof. Dr. Dirk Brandis

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission: €10, reduced rate: €6

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Open Doors – Science for Everyone: The Kiel Research Workshop Invites You!

Insights into the food:labor program

Donnerstag, 23. April 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Kieler Forschungswerkstatt, Am Botanischen Garten 16i, 24118 Kiel

As part of Science Comes To Town (SCTT), the Kiel Research Workshop has come up with a special offering: From April to September, the teaching and learning laboratory of Kiel University and IPN Kiel opens its doors to the public every second-to-last Thursday of the month. It all starts on April 23, 2026, with the food:labor. Everyone interested is warmly invited to gain insight into the program on plant-based drinks and consumer decision-making between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.

What actually influences our decisions when buying food? Why do we sometimes choose one product and the next time a different one when standing in front of a supermarket shelf? And what about the environmental footprint of drinks made from soy, oats, and similar ingredients? These are exactly the kinds of questions that adult participants will explore on this day.

Together with the food:labor team, participants will also produce plant-based drinks themselves in the lab and analyze their ingredients using a photometer—an activity that is usually reserved for school classes. In addition, participants will test the taste and price of various plant-based alternatives to cow’s milk.

As the number of participants is limited, prior registration via the Kiel Research Workshop website is required and binding. Participation is free of charge.


Insights into the food:labor program

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Bild: Unbekannter Fotograf

Max Planck, Kiel, and Quantum Physics

Future development of the museum and a concluding panel discussion

Donnerstag, 23. April 2026, 18.30 Uhr

Physikzentrum, Hans-Geiger-Hörsaal, Leibnizstraße 13, 24103 Kiel

The Max Planck Museum at Kiel University warmly invites you to attend on April 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The event will focus on new insights from the Max Planck family archives in Kiel: correspondence with prominent scientists, previously unknown photographs, and documents relating to Planck’s support for colleagues after 1945. An outlook on the future development of the museum and a concluding panel discussion will round off the evening.

Evening Program

  1. Prof. M. Bonitz: Max Planck and Quantum Physics
  2. A. Lauterbach: Insights into the Max Planck Archives
  3. A. Mink: Correspondence with Lise Meitner and Max von Laue
  4. H. Rabe, M. Bonitz: The Max Planck Quantum Science Center
  5. Discussion

Prior to the event, there will be an opportunity to visit the Max Planck Museum at 5:45 PM (Physics Department Library, Leibnizstraße 15, Room 129).

Supported by the Max Planck Foundation, “Alumni and Friends of CAU e.V.”, and the KiNSIS research focus of Kiel University.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.


 Future development of the museum and a concluding panel discussion

Ende ca. 22.30 Uhr

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Microalgae: Biomass, bioenergy, bioactive substances, CO2 sink – solutions for the future?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Schulz

Donnerstag, 23. April 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Johann-Rist-Gymnasium, Am Redder 8, 22880 Wedel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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No farmers, no beer! Agricultural protests over the last 100 years

A lecture from M.A. Jan Ocker

Donnerstag, 23. April 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Bürgerhaus, Am Markt 3, 24610 Trappenkamp

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture from M.A. Jan Ocker

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bombs, torpedoes, sea mines, and white phosphorus in the North Sea and Baltic Sea: Health hazards from the world wars

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Edmund Maser

Donnerstag, 23. April 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Begegnungsstätte Molfsee, Osterberg 1A, 24113 Molfsee

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Edmund Maser

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Greenland – an Arctic island undergoing change

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Donnerstag, 23. April 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Nordsee Akademie, Flensburger Straße 18, 25917 Leck

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Does the elderly person require special medication?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Cascorbi

Donnerstag, 23. April 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Förderverein Freya-Frahm-Haus Laboe, Strandstr. 15, 24235 Laboe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: Pixabay

Time Travel Saturday as part of the project “Our Scientist of the Month”

Mathematicians and mathematics of flowers

Samstag, 25. April 2026, 11.30 Uhr

Zentralbücherei Kiel, Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel

Our topic is female mathematicians. Why? Because mathematics is somehow and always involved in all natural sciences. For example, in keeping with "Kiel blossoms" - mathematics can also describe any flower. But what is a common reaction, especially among women* and girls*? "Oh sh*t, it's about math. Well, that's nothing for me as a woman* / girl* anyway!" Wrong! Even if many modern and enlightened math teachers claim this in their lessons. After participants have realized that it doesn't have to be scary at all to deal with mathematics, computer science and co. in a playful approach, we make the abundance of women visible and also take up the work of Sheila Tobias against "math fear" and "STEM phobia".

We from the NatuS network are preparing a supporting program. But there is always plenty of room for your ideas and questions. We would be delighted if you would like to help shape the further course of the project - but you can also just come along and enjoy the journey through time.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 13.30 Uhr

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Bild: Foto und Gestaltung: Exzellenzcluster ROOTS

Walk through the Neolithic Age

Researchers from Kiel University will guide visitors around the Kiel Megalithic Trail on the European Day of Megalithic Culture.

Sonntag, 26. April 2026, 11.00 Uhr

Treffpunkt: Johanna-Mestorf-Hörsaal, Johanna-Mestorf-Straße 4, 24118 Kiel

For at least 11,000 years, people all over the world have been erecting burial monuments, temples and other structures from large stones (megaliths). Megalithic tombs dating from around 3600 to 3100 BCE still characterize parts of the landscape in Schleswig-Holstein today. Research into this phenomenon and the associated social, economic and ecological developments is one of the main focuses of the Institute of Prehistory and Early History and the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence at Kiel University. A megalithic trail on the CAU campus bears witness to this research.

It is part of the European Route of Megalithic Culture and on the European Day of Megalithic Culture (26.04.2026) we cordially invite interested people to discover the Kiel Megalithic Trail with researchers. Hear and see what science knows today about the people of the Neolithic Age and their buildings - and how researchers are uncovering the secret of the "megalithic tombs".

Programme:
11:00 Guided tour of the Kiel megalithic trail
12:30 Lecture: "Megalithic tombs, society and landscape" with Prof. Dr. Johannes Müller and Prof. Dr. Wiebke Kirleis.
14:00 Guided tour of the Kiel Megalithic Trail

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.30 Uhr

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Together for marine conservation

Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice. A professional development course with seven sessions. Part 4: Hope and the sea

Montag, 27. April 2026, 15.00 Uhr

GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel, Wischhofstr. 1-3, 24148 Kiel

Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice.
In our professional development course for multipliers, we connect marine conservation, climate change and global perspectives. The programme includes workshops, discussions, creative methods and a sailing trip on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

If you’re keen on exciting specialist knowledge and a motivated network, sign up for our course now!

Overview of the dates:

  • What does marine conservation mean? Thursday, 5 March, 3–8 pm at the Förde-vhs with the Ocean Summit
  • Marine conservation and food Thursday, 19 March, 3–8 pm at the Cocina in the Alte Mu
  • International marine research Tuesday, 14 April, 3–7 pm at GEOMAR
  • Hope and the sea Monday, 27 April, 3–7 pm at the vhs Art School
  • Raising awareness for marine conservation Friday, 8 May, 4–9:30 pm in cooperation with Cinemare and the UN Ocean Decade
  • Experiencing the sea Thursday, 18 June, 10 am–4 pm on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie
  • Recognising the value of the sea Monday, 29 June, 3–6 pm at the Förde-vhs

ℹ️ All important information about the course, including details on educational leave, can be found on our website:
https://www.foerde-vhs.de/meeresschutz

The event series is partner of Science Comes to Town.


Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice. A professional development course with seven sessions. Part 4: Hope and the sea

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

Cost: €90 for all 7 sessions in total The professional development course for multipliers is funded by DVV Globales Lernen; participation fees are therefore reduced. Registration at: https://www.foerde-vhs.de/meeresschutz

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 27. April 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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How can we power shipping with renewable energy?

Lecture by Prof. Dr Frank Meisel, Kiel University | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 27. April 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Bild: Christina Anders

Chemistry? Chemistry! – How small pores can solve big problems

Kleine Löcher, große Wirkung: Wie moderne Materialien unsere Zukunft mitgestalten

Montag, 27. April 2026, 18.30 Uhr

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 5, 24118 Kiel

How can CO₂ be removed from the air, water be harvested from dry air, or pollutants be made visible? One answer lies in so-called metal–organic frameworks—MOFs for short. These fascinating, highly porous materials are among the most exciting developments in modern chemistry (Nobel Prize 2025!) and open up new possibilities for applications in the fields of energy, climate, and health.

The lecture provides a clear and engaging introduction to the world of these extraordinary materials and demonstrates how fundamental chemical research can lead to concrete solutions for pressing challenges of the future. The focus is on applications such as CO₂ capture, harvesting water from the air, regulating humidity and indoor climate, as well as detecting pollutants.

The lecture is complemented by insights into the speaker’s own research and illustrative experiments that make the science behind these materials directly tangible.

Speaker: Norbert Stock (Institute of Inorganic Chemistry)

The event is part of the lecture series “Chemistry? Chemistry!” and is open to everyone interested—students as well as citizens from Kiel and the surrounding region. No prior knowledge is required. The aim is to present current chemical research in an accessible way and to provide insight into a field that influences many aspects of our daily lives.

Further dates of the lecture series “Chemistry? Chemistry!” can be found via the event link.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 20.30 Uhr

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The World of the Silk Road: Nomads, Merchants, and Scholars

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Lutz Berger

Montag, 27. April 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Bürgerhaus, Am Markt 3, 24610 Trappenkamp

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The state and prospects of democracy in Germany

A lecture from Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Knelangen

Montag, 27. April 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Hotel zur Traube, Markt 9, 25541 Brunsbüttel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture from Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Knelangen

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Tolerance and identity – on mutual understanding and endurance

Lecture from Dr. phil. Heiko Liepert

Montag, 27. April 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium, Rosenstr. 41, 25746 Heide

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Dr. phil. Heiko Liepert

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Between tolerance and gender equality – German case law and legislation's response to Islamic family and inheritance law

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Lukas Rademacher

Dienstag, 28. April 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Plenarsaal im Rathaus, Rathausallee 50, 22846 Norderstedt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Lukas Rademacher

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Spanish double names and English titles of nobility: An introduction to international naming law

A lecture from Prof. Dr. Caroline S. Rapatz

Dienstag, 28. April 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Archäologisches Landesamt Schleswig-Holstein, Schloss Annettenhöh, Brockdorff-Rantzau-Straße 70, 24837 Schleswig

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture from Prof. Dr. Caroline S. Rapatz

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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A Humanist and his Objects

How Joseph Scaliger (1540-1609) created knowledge from inscriptions (and other things)

Mittwoch, 29. April 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Seeburg, Düsternbrooker Weg 2, 24105 Kiel

Lecture by Anthony T. Grafton, Princeton University: Classical scholars know Joseph Scaliger as a name that frequently appears in the critical apparatus of texts. The Franco-Italian scholar (1540-1609) did intensive and original work on texts on language by Varro and Festus, poems by Ausonius, Catullus and Manilius, and works on chronology by Censorinus, Eusebius and others. But he was also a skilled antiquarian. As a young man, he learned to examine ancient sites and transcribe inscriptions on the spot. As an old man, he played a central role in completing the corpus of Latin inscriptions of 1602-03, which was considered the standard work for more than two centuries. His work in the field of epigraphy was original, insightful and influential, and shaped his approach to many other areas of scholarship.
The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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The German-Danish border region: 1,200 years of shared history

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Donnerstag, 30. April 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Rosenhof 2, Hoisdorfer Landstr. 72, 22927 Großhansdorf

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge 

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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DigitalWerk on site - Kirchbarkau

DigitalWerk vor Ort brings digital education to the communities of the KielRegion in 2026 - free of charge, close to home and for everyone.

Montag, 27. April 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Kirchbarkau, Am Alten Bahnhof 3, 24245 Kirchbarkau

DigitalWerk vor Ort will be on the road in the KielRegion in 2026, bringing digital education directly to the communities - free of charge, low-threshold and without prior knowledge. The mobile tour offers workshops, media skills courses and open digital consultation hours for all generations. Together with Cobaas Bildung und Kommunikation e.V., the training mobile will be making stops in Kirchbarkau (27-30 April), Wankendorf (8-11 June) and Rendsburg (7-10 September). Visitors can try out modern technologies, strengthen basic skills and receive individual support. All programs and times are available at https://www.cobaas-bildung.de/digitalwerk-vor-ort/ one month before the start of each event. Registration takes place online and is mandatory.
This project is a partner of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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ESD, Circus and Experiential Education Sailing Trip

An unforgettable extended professional development weekend at sea with creative methods

Donnerstag, 30. April 2026, 0.00 Uhr

MeerManege, Schreberweg 4, 24119 Kronshagen

With seminar sessions and discussions around ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), cultural education, circus and experiential education, as well as plenty of opportunities to try out and personally experience a wide range of methods, delicious food (vegan), and a vibrant, diverse community.

Of course, maritime knowledge will not be neglected either: a marine biologist will accompany us and share fascinating insights into the Baltic Sea as a unique marine habitat while we are underway.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

This project is financially supported by the Bingo Environmental Lottery, which means that the cost per person for the floating seminar weekend (including meals and harbour fees) is between €120 and €170.

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ESD, Circus and Experiential Education Sailing Trip

An unforgettable extended professional development weekend at sea with creative methods

Freitag, 1. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

MeerManege, Schreberweg 4, 24119 Kronshagen

With seminar sessions and discussions around ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), cultural education, circus and experiential education, as well as plenty of opportunities to try out and personally experience a wide range of methods, delicious food (vegan), and a vibrant, diverse community.

Of course, maritime knowledge will not be neglected either: a marine biologist will accompany us and share fascinating insights into the Baltic Sea as a unique marine habitat while we are underway.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

This project is financially supported by the Bingo Environmental Lottery, which means that the cost per person for the floating seminar weekend (including meals and harbour fees) is between €120 and €170.

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Rock consultation

Bring your finds to the museum and we will try to identify the type of rock, mineral or fossil!

Samstag, 2. Mai 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum, Ludewig-Meyn-Str. 12, 24118 Kiel

Visitors can bring their own finds from the beach, field, garden, or forest to the Geological and Mineralogical Museum of Kiel University. Here, we will try together to identify the rock, mineral, or fossil.

Additional date 23 May 2026.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Bring your finds to the museum and we will try to identify the type of rock, mineral or fossil!

Ende ca. 16.00 Uhr

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ESD, Circus and Experiential Education Sailing Trip

An unforgettable extended professional development weekend at sea with creative methods

Samstag, 2. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

MeerManege, Schreberweg 4, 24119 Kronshagen

With seminar sessions and discussions around ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), cultural education, circus and experiential education, as well as plenty of opportunities to try out and personally experience a wide range of methods, delicious food (vegan), and a vibrant, diverse community.

Of course, maritime knowledge will not be neglected either: a marine biologist will accompany us and share fascinating insights into the Baltic Sea as a unique marine habitat while we are underway.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

This project is financially supported by the Bingo Environmental Lottery, which means that the cost per person for the floating seminar weekend (including meals and harbour fees) is between €120 and €170.

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ESD, Circus and Experiential Education Sailing Trip

An unforgettable extended professional development weekend at sea with creative methods

Sonntag, 3. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

MeerManege, Schreberweg 4, 24119 Kronshagen

With seminar sessions and discussions around ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), cultural education, circus and experiential education, as well as plenty of opportunities to try out and personally experience a wide range of methods, delicious food (vegan), and a vibrant, diverse community.

Of course, maritime knowledge will not be neglected either: a marine biologist will accompany us and share fascinating insights into the Baltic Sea as a unique marine habitat while we are underway.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

This project is financially supported by the Bingo Environmental Lottery, which means that the cost per person for the floating seminar weekend (including meals and harbour fees) is between €120 and €170.

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 4. Mai 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Responsibility for people and nature in the present and future: Ethical challenges of marine climate engineering

Lecture by Prof. Dr Christian Baatz, Kiel University | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 4. Mai 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Natural forces: causes, effects, preventive measures

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork

Montag, 4. Mai 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Forum - Veranstaltungszentrum Hohenwestedt, Rektor-Wurr-Straße 1-3, 24594 Hohenwestedt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 20.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: Christina Anders

​Chemistry? Chemistry! – How Molecules Store Energy

The chemistry of the energy transition – sustainably produced molecules for energy storage and material use

Montag, 4. Mai 2026, 18.30 Uhr

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 5, 24118 Kiel

How can molecules be produced in a sustainable way for chemical energy storage and for the production of basic materials—without exploiting fossil resources?

The answer can and must come from modern chemistry, which aims to design processes no longer in a linear fashion, but as part of a cycle. To achieve this, readily available low-energy molecules such as CO₂ and H₂O and/or biomass must be converted into more valuable substances using renewable energy. The key technology for this task is catalysis, which deals with accelerating chemical reactions.

The lecture illustrates in a clear and engaging way the role and impact of catalysts in energy transition research and on the path toward a hydrogen economy. The fascinating interaction between molecules and the surfaces of nanostructured solids in heterogeneous catalysis is highlighted through examples from catalyst development research in Kiel. This research focuses, among other things, on the production of synthetic fuels and basic chemicals, as well as on hydrogen generation and storage.

Speaker: Malte Behrens (Institute of Inorganic Chemistry)

The event is part of the lecture series “Chemistry? Chemistry!” and is open to all interested participants—students as well as citizens from Kiel and the surrounding region. No prior knowledge is required. The aim is to present current chemical research in an accessible way and to provide insights into a field that influences many aspects of our daily lives. Further dates in the “Chemistry? Chemistry!” lecture series can be found via the event link.

This lecture series is part of Science Comes to Town, with support from the KiNSIS research focus.


The chemistry of the energy transition – sustainably produced molecules for energy storage and material use

Ende ca. 20.30 Uhr

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Sylt: The fascination of an island shaped by the tides

A lecture from Prof. Dr. Johannes F. Imhoff

Montag, 4. Mai 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Hotel zur Traube, Markt 9, 25541 Brunsbüttel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture from Prof. Dr. Johannes F. Imhoff 

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Kiel Future Week 2026

Once a year, Kiel Future Week offers children and young people from schools in Kiel and the surrounding area the opportunity to take part in special educational programs on the environment, sustainability and marine conservation free of charge.

Montag, 4. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

gesamtes Stadtgebiet Kiel, verschiedene Ortsteile, 24103 Kiel

Schülerinnen und Schüler aller Klassenstufen können an Workshops, Führungen und Vorträgen lokaler Projekte, Organisationen und Unternehmen teilnehmen. Durch praxisnahe Angebote mit viel Raum zum eigenen Entdecken und Mitmachen setzen sich die Schülerinnen und Schüler intensiv mit Umwelt- und zukunfts Fragen auseinander und erfahren, welche globalen Auswirkungen unser Lebensstil hat und wie sie selbst aktiv zur Gestaltung einer nachhaltigen Zukunft beitragen können.

Lehrkräfte können die Angebote für Ihre Klassen einfach und unkompliziert über unser Programmheft buchen, indem sie eine Email an: kieler.zw@oneearth-oneocean.de, mit folgenden Informationen: Angebotsnummer, gewünschtes Datum und Uhrzeit, Alternative Zeitfenster, falls bereits ausgebucht, Schulname, Klassenstufe, Teilnehmerzahl, Kontakt (Tel.).

Alle Workshops sind für die Klassen kostenfrei, sodass sie für alle Schülerinnen und Schüler zugänglich sind. 
Die Kieler Zukunftswoche ist Partner von Science Comes to Town 

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: What is behind it?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Ulrich Stephani

Dienstag, 5. Mai 2026, 14.30 Uhr

Bürgerhaus Barsbüttel e.V., Soltausredder 20, 22885 Barsbüttel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 16.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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CINEMARE: Surfaced - Kiels Fire Submarine

CINEMARE combines education, culture, and politics when it comes to protecting and understanding our oceans. We can only do this together! In collaboration with ARTE Magazine, the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, and the International Ocean Film Festival San Francisco, CINEMARE is presenting the film in cinemas for the first time.

Dienstag, 5. Mai 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Metro-Kino im Schloßhof, Holtenauer Straße 162-170 , 24105 Kiel

The film documents the fate of Wilhelm Bauer's Brandtauchapparat, the first German submarine. It tells the story of the inventor's initial idea, its construction at Schweffel und Howaldt in Kiel, and the accident during the first diving attempt in February 1851 in the port of Kiel. In addition, the film shows an excerpt from Schleswig-Holstein's history at the time of the March Revolutions of 1848 and the three-year German-Danish War, and describes the later and continuing significance of submarine construction for the Kiel shipbuilding industry and the naval city of Kiel.
This Event is Partner of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 20.30 Uhr

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CINEMARE: Mission sea otter

CINEMARE combines education, culture, and politics when it comes to protecting and understanding our oceans. We can only do this together! In collaboration with ARTE Magazine, the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, and the International Ocean Film Festival San Francisco, CINEMARE is presenting the film in cinemas for the first time.

Dienstag, 5. Mai 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Metro-Kino im Schloßhof, Holtenauer Straße 162-170 , 24105 Kiel

MISSION SEA OTTER - Saving California's kelp forests
Giant kelp forms species-rich underwater forests. These forests bind huge amounts of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, thereby slowing down global warming. This is where California's sea otters live, where they find food and shelter to raise their young.

What few people know is that these animals are the last hope for this unique habitat. With spectacular above-water and underwater footage, the film follows the family life of sea otters and shows the struggle of dedicated biologists at the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium to ensure the survival of this endangered species.

This event is partner from Science Comes to Town



CINEMARE combines education, culture, and politics when it comes to protecting and understanding our oceans. We can only do this together!
In collaboration with ARTE Magazine, the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, and the International Ocean Film Festival San Francisco, CINEMARE is presenting the film in cinemas for the first time.

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

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Kiel Future Week 2026

Once a year, Kiel Future Week offers children and young people from schools in Kiel and the surrounding area the opportunity to take part in special educational programs on the environment, sustainability and marine conservation free of charge.

Dienstag, 5. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

gesamtes Stadtgebiet Kiel, verschiedene Ortsteile, 24103 Kiel

Schülerinnen und Schüler aller Klassenstufen können an Workshops, Führungen und Vorträgen lokaler Projekte, Organisationen und Unternehmen teilnehmen. Durch praxisnahe Angebote mit viel Raum zum eigenen Entdecken und Mitmachen setzen sich die Schülerinnen und Schüler intensiv mit Umwelt- und zukunfts Fragen auseinander und erfahren, welche globalen Auswirkungen unser Lebensstil hat und wie sie selbst aktiv zur Gestaltung einer nachhaltigen Zukunft beitragen können.

Lehrkräfte können die Angebote für Ihre Klassen einfach und unkompliziert über unser Programmheft buchen, indem sie eine Email an: kieler.zw@oneearth-oneocean.de, mit folgenden Informationen: Angebotsnummer, gewünschtes Datum und Uhrzeit, Alternative Zeitfenster, falls bereits ausgebucht, Schulname, Klassenstufe, Teilnehmerzahl, Kontakt (Tel.).

Alle Workshops sind für die Klassen kostenfrei, sodass sie für alle Schülerinnen und Schüler zugänglich sind. 
Die Kieler Zukunftswoche ist Partner von Science Comes to Town 

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Greenland – an Arctic island undergoing change

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Mittwoch, 6. Mai 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Eutiner Landesbibliothek, Schlossplatz 4, 23701 Eutin

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Recruitment of skilled workers in developing countries: Immoral or a driver of development?

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Tobias Heidland

Mittwoch, 6. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Nordfriesland Museum – Nissenhaus Husum, Herzog-Adolf-Str. 25, 25813 Husum

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Kiel Future Week 2026

Once a year, Kiel Future Week offers children and young people from schools in Kiel and the surrounding area the opportunity to take part in special educational programs on the environment, sustainability and marine conservation free of charge.

Mittwoch, 6. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

gesamtes Stadtgebiet Kiel, verschiedene Ortsteile, 24103 Kiel

Schülerinnen und Schüler aller Klassenstufen können an Workshops, Führungen und Vorträgen lokaler Projekte, Organisationen und Unternehmen teilnehmen. Durch praxisnahe Angebote mit viel Raum zum eigenen Entdecken und Mitmachen setzen sich die Schülerinnen und Schüler intensiv mit Umwelt- und zukunfts Fragen auseinander und erfahren, welche globalen Auswirkungen unser Lebensstil hat und wie sie selbst aktiv zur Gestaltung einer nachhaltigen Zukunft beitragen können.

Lehrkräfte können die Angebote für Ihre Klassen einfach und unkompliziert über unser Programmheft buchen, indem sie eine Email an: kieler.zw@oneearth-oneocean.de, mit folgenden Informationen: Angebotsnummer, gewünschtes Datum und Uhrzeit, Alternative Zeitfenster, falls bereits ausgebucht, Schulname, Klassenstufe, Teilnehmerzahl, Kontakt (Tel.).

Alle Workshops sind für die Klassen kostenfrei, sodass sie für alle Schülerinnen und Schüler zugänglich sind. 
Die Kieler Zukunftswoche ist Partner von Science Comes to Town 

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Osteoarthritis and exercise therapy—what makes sense?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Babak Moradi

Donnerstag, 7. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Gemeindezentrum Altenholz - Klausdorfer Str 78b, 24161 Altenholz

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Christians caught between conflicting interests in Middle East policy – Israel and Palestine

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Andreas Müller

Donnerstag, 7. Mai 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Bürgerhaus, Mühlenstraße 22, 23843 Bad Oldesloe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Kiel Future Week 2026

Once a year, Kiel Future Week offers children and young people from schools in Kiel and the surrounding area the opportunity to take part in special educational programs on the environment, sustainability and marine conservation free of charge.

Donnerstag, 7. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

gesamtes Stadtgebiet Kiel, verschiedene Ortsteile, 24103 Kiel

Schülerinnen und Schüler aller Klassenstufen können an Workshops, Führungen und Vorträgen lokaler Projekte, Organisationen und Unternehmen teilnehmen. Durch praxisnahe Angebote mit viel Raum zum eigenen Entdecken und Mitmachen setzen sich die Schülerinnen und Schüler intensiv mit Umwelt- und zukunfts Fragen auseinander und erfahren, welche globalen Auswirkungen unser Lebensstil hat und wie sie selbst aktiv zur Gestaltung einer nachhaltigen Zukunft beitragen können.

Lehrkräfte können die Angebote für Ihre Klassen einfach und unkompliziert über unser Programmheft buchen, indem sie eine Email an: kieler.zw@oneearth-oneocean.de, mit folgenden Informationen: Angebotsnummer, gewünschtes Datum und Uhrzeit, Alternative Zeitfenster, falls bereits ausgebucht, Schulname, Klassenstufe, Teilnehmerzahl, Kontakt (Tel.).

Alle Workshops sind für die Klassen kostenfrei, sodass sie für alle Schülerinnen und Schüler zugänglich sind. 
Die Kieler Zukunftswoche ist Partner von Science Comes to Town 

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Together for marine conservation

Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice. A professional development course with seven sessions. Part 5: Raising awareness for marine conservation

Freitag, 8. Mai 2026, 16.00 Uhr

STUDIO Filmtheater Kiel, Wilhelminenstraße 10,, 24103 Kiel

Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice.
In our professional development course for multipliers, we connect marine conservation, climate change and global perspectives. The programme includes workshops, discussions, creative methods and a sailing trip on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

If you’re keen on exciting specialist knowledge and a motivated network, sign up for our course now!

Overview of the dates:

  • What does marine conservation mean? Thursday, 5 March, 3–8 pm at the Förde-vhs with the Ocean Summit
  • Marine conservation and food Thursday, 19 March, 3–8 pm at the Cocina in the Alte Mu
  • International marine research Tuesday, 14 April, 3–7 pm at GEOMAR
  • Hope and the sea Monday, 27 April, 3–7 pm at the vhs Art School
  • Raising awareness for marine conservation Friday, 8 May, 4–9:30 pm in cooperation with Cinemare and the UN Ocean Decade
  • Experiencing the sea Thursday, 18 June, 10 am–4 pm on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie
  • Recognising the value of the sea Monday, 29 June, 3–6 pm at the Förde-vhs

ℹ️ All important information about the course, including details on educational leave, can be found on our website:
https://www.foerde-vhs.de/meeresschutz

The event series is partner of Science Comes to Town.


Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice. A professional development course with seven sessions. Part 5: Raising awareness for marine conservation

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Cost: €90 for all 7 sessions in total The professional development course for multipliers is funded by DVV Globales Lernen; participation fees are therefore reduced. Registration at: https://www.foerde-vhs.de/meeresschutz

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CINEMARE: ANTARCTICA - Domain One

CINEMARE combines education, culture, and politics when it comes to protecting and understanding our oceans. We can only do this together! In collaboration with ARTE Magazine, the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, and the International Ocean Film Festival San Francisco, CINEMARE is presenting the film in cinemas for the first time.

Freitag, 8. Mai 2026, 20.15 Uhr

Studio Filmtheater, Wilhelminenstraße 10, 24103 Kiel

ANTARCTICA - DOMAIN ONE highlights the urgent need to protect Antarctica, a continent jointly owned by the nations of the world. It reveals the serious consequences of climate change for this fragile ecosystem, the growing threat to krill stocks from concentrated fishing fleets, and the crucial importance of establishing a network of marine protected areas. Join the protagonists on their fascinating journeys: the Gauchos del Mar brothers on their adventurous sailing, hiking, and surfing expedition; passionate biologist Rodolfo Werner, who faces geopolitical challenges; and dedicated scientist Manuel Novillo, who conducts important research on krill, fish, and glaciers. Join renowned conservationists in their determined efforts to protect the unique environment of Antarctica, which holds the future of our planet in its hands. This film is a powerful call to action, highlighting the urgent need for marine protected areas to ensure the ecological balance of Antarctica and the survival of its extraordinary wildlife.

Ende ca. 22.15 Uhr

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Kiel Future Week 2026

Once a year, Kiel Future Week offers children and young people from schools in Kiel and the surrounding area the opportunity to take part in special educational programs on the environment, sustainability and marine conservation free of charge.

Freitag, 8. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

gesamtes Stadtgebiet Kiel, verschiedene Ortsteile, 24103 Kiel

Schülerinnen und Schüler aller Klassenstufen können an Workshops, Führungen und Vorträgen lokaler Projekte, Organisationen und Unternehmen teilnehmen. Durch praxisnahe Angebote mit viel Raum zum eigenen Entdecken und Mitmachen setzen sich die Schülerinnen und Schüler intensiv mit Umwelt- und zukunfts Fragen auseinander und erfahren, welche globalen Auswirkungen unser Lebensstil hat und wie sie selbst aktiv zur Gestaltung einer nachhaltigen Zukunft beitragen können.

Lehrkräfte können die Angebote für Ihre Klassen einfach und unkompliziert über unser Programmheft buchen, indem sie eine Email an: kieler.zw@oneearth-oneocean.de, mit folgenden Informationen: Angebotsnummer, gewünschtes Datum und Uhrzeit, Alternative Zeitfenster, falls bereits ausgebucht, Schulname, Klassenstufe, Teilnehmerzahl, Kontakt (Tel.).

Alle Workshops sind für die Klassen kostenfrei, sodass sie für alle Schülerinnen und Schüler zugänglich sind. 
Die Kieler Zukunftswoche ist Partner von Science Comes to Town 

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Training Network meeting on species knowledge

Network meeting on species knowledge 2026 - exchange and excursions

Samstag, 9. Mai 2026, 7.00 Uhr

Botanischer Garten Kiel, Am Botanischen Garten 1-9, 24118 Kiel

The Network Meeting 2026 serves as a forum for exchange and offers specialist insights into fauna and flora during several morning and afternoon excursions. The event is aimed primarily at participants in species knowledge courses, those involved in the species knowledge scene, students and anyone interested in the topic. The excursion program includes offers for beginners and advanced students;

Network meeting on species knowledge 2026 - exchange and excursions

Ende ca. 0 Uhr

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 9. Mai 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Time Travel Saturday as part of the project “Our Scientist of the Month”

On the life of Amalie Dietrich (1821-1891)

Samstag, 9. Mai 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Zentralbücherei Kiel, Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel

Botany is the topic and Amalie Dietrich (1821-1891) is our scientist of the month for May. And if we are dealing with a woman who discovered almost 640 plant species and a number of insects, prepared hundreds of birds, ... then of course we HAVE to find a place in our city with lots of nature to go on a discovery tour with her. We want to accompany Amalie Dietrich on her journey through life. Through marriage, she learns the apothecary trade. The search for and preservation of plants inspired her so much that she found her purpose in it and from then on undertook research trips on foot throughout Europe - with the Salzburg Alps forming a special stage. ... And where in Kiel can you "quickly" walk from apothecary plants to the Alps? Right, in the Kiel Botanical Garden.

We from the NatuS network are preparing a supporting program. But there is always plenty of room for your ideas and questions. We would be delighted if you would like to help shape the further course of the project - but you can also just come along and enjoy the journey through time.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 16.00 Uhr

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CINEMARE: Kiels 5th OCEAN PARADE!

Accompanied by walking and drumming acts, we march through the city in a colorful, loud, and cheerful procession to protect the oceans.

Samstag, 9. Mai 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Reventlou-Wiese, Segelcamp, Kiellinie, 24103 Kiel

We call on everyone, near and far, individuals as well as organizations and institutions, to join forces and give the oceans the attention they need to secure our lives and those of future generations. The event starts at 2 p.m. at the sailing camp, crosses the keel line, passes through the city center, and returns to the sailing camp. Make signs, dress up in costumes, and get moving—being there is everything! Anyone who wants to prepare in a colorful and imaginative way is welcome to take part in the creative workshop starting at 12 noon: painting signs, face painting for children, and much more. 
Accompanied by walking and drumming acts, we march through the city in a colorful, loud, and cheerful procession to protect the oceans. 

Ende ca. 16.00 Uhr

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Meteorites: Visitors from Space

We present our meteorite collection: Where do meteorites come from? What are meteorites made of? How old are meteorites?

Samstag, 9. Mai 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum, Ludewig-Meyn-Str. 12, 24118 Kiel

An estimated 50 to 100 tons of material from space reach Earth's surface every day. The vast majority consists of dust and microscopic particles, but even most larger meteorites reach us unnoticed. Only a very few of these "visitors from space" are observed and found by humans. Meteorite falls are therefore extraordinary and rare events that have fascinated humankind for millennia. A guided tour provides a detailed presentation of the meteorite collection at the Geological and Mineralogical Museum of Kiel University. The following questions are answered: How can I identify meteorites? Where do meteorites come from? What are meteorites made of? How old are meteorites? Where are meteorites found? A highlight is the collection of stony meteorites from Schleswig-Holstein.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

We present our meteorite collection: Where do meteorites come from? What are meteorites made of? How old are meteorites?

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

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Ocean Science Show

In Ocean Science Show, marine scientists give short talks on their research as part of the annual CINEMARE festival

Samstag, 9. Mai 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Reventlou-Wiese, Segelcamp, Kiellinie, 24103 Kiel

Ocean Science Show focuses on marine researchers giving short talks on WHAT they do, HOW they do it and WHY: Why are they passionate about their research, and why should the world share their enthusiasm? Who are the people doing the research? Ocean Science Show invites anyone with a thirst for knowledge to share this passion. We want to show you how marine researchers in Kiel are helping to shape the future of our blue planet.

The event is a partner of Science comes to Town

Ende ca. 0 Uhr

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Kiel Future Week 2026

Once a year, Kiel Future Week offers children and young people from schools in Kiel and the surrounding area the opportunity to take part in special educational programs on the environment, sustainability and marine conservation free of charge.

Samstag, 9. Mai 2026, 0.00 Uhr

gesamtes Stadtgebiet Kiel, verschiedene Ortsteile, 24103 Kiel

Schülerinnen und Schüler aller Klassenstufen können an Workshops, Führungen und Vorträgen lokaler Projekte, Organisationen und Unternehmen teilnehmen. Durch praxisnahe Angebote mit viel Raum zum eigenen Entdecken und Mitmachen setzen sich die Schülerinnen und Schüler intensiv mit Umwelt- und zukunfts Fragen auseinander und erfahren, welche globalen Auswirkungen unser Lebensstil hat und wie sie selbst aktiv zur Gestaltung einer nachhaltigen Zukunft beitragen können.

Lehrkräfte können die Angebote für Ihre Klassen einfach und unkompliziert über unser Programmheft buchen, indem sie eine Email an: kieler.zw@oneearth-oneocean.de, mit folgenden Informationen: Angebotsnummer, gewünschtes Datum und Uhrzeit, Alternative Zeitfenster, falls bereits ausgebucht, Schulname, Klassenstufe, Teilnehmerzahl, Kontakt (Tel.).

Alle Workshops sind für die Klassen kostenfrei, sodass sie für alle Schülerinnen und Schüler zugänglich sind. 
Die Kieler Zukunftswoche ist Partner von Science Comes to Town 

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In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 10. Mai 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 11. Mai 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Nature-based climate protection in the ocean: Where society meets seagrass meadows

Lecture by Christian Lieberum, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 11. Mai 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Bild: Christina Anders

​Chemistry? Chemistry! – Why Things Glow

Fluorescence – Illuminating Experiments with Everyday Products (Experimental Lecture)

Montag, 11. Mai 2026, 18.30 Uhr

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 5, 24118 Kiel

Fluorescence is ubiquitous in everyday life and refers to the glowing of substances that convert UV radiation into visible light. Typical examples include optical brighteners in detergents, paper, and glue sticks; fluorescent inks in highlighters; security markings on banknotes; and glowing additives in beverages such as tonic water. Such effects exert a special fascination on the viewer. The speaker has taken this as an opportunity to develop a wide range of illuminating experiments that are also suitable for use in schools. These will be demonstrated live in the experimental lecture and promise a unique visual experience.

At the same time, many topics relevant to school curricula are addressed along the way. The experiments are also characterized by their simplicity and can mostly be carried out using everyday products.

Speaker: Matthias Ducci (Institute of Chemistry / Karlsruhe University of Education)

The event is part of the lecture series “Chemistry? Chemistry!” and is open to all interested participants—students as well as citizens from Kiel and the surrounding region. No prior knowledge is required. The aim is to present current chemical research in an accessible way and to provide insights into a field that influences many aspects of our daily lives. Further dates in the “Chemistry? Chemistry!” lecture series can be found via the event link.

This lecture series is part of Science Comes to Town, with support from the KiNSIS research focus.

Ende ca. 20.30 Uhr

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From Peenemünde to Wyhl: significant environmental sites of the 20th century in Germany

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork

Montag, 11. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Audimax der CAU, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Schleswig-Holstein and surrounding area – from a cosmic perspective

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Wolfgang J. Duschl

Montag, 11. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Peter-Rantzau-Haus, Manfred-Samusch-Straße 9, 22926 Ahrensburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The electric car - solution to all (diesel) problems?

A lecture by Dr. Sönke Harm

Dienstag, 12. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Kiek in!, Gartenstraße 32, 24534 Neumünster

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

A lecture by Dr. Sönke Harm

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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It's democracy: rejoice!

Lecture from Prof.in Dr. Paula Diehl

Mittwoch, 13. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Bürgerhaus – VHS, Kopperpahler Allee 69, 24119 Kronshagen

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 16. Mai 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 17. Mai 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 18. Mai 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Engineering the Ocean to Fix the Climate: Governance and Legal Challenges

Lecture by Dr jur. Tony Cabus, Walther Schücking Institute for International Law | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 18. Mai 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Bild: Christina Anders

​Chemistry? Chemistry! – Can Computers Predict Chemistry?

Predicting Chemical Reactions Made Simple

Montag, 18. Mai 2026, 18.30 Uhr

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 5, 24118 Kiel

The rapid development of increasingly powerful computers, along with equally significant advances in scientific computing (software), has turned quantum mechanics—developed over 100 years ago—into a powerful tool. This has completely transformed chemistry, shifting it from rough rules of thumb and trial-and-error in the laboratory to reliable predictions of reactions and the design of new material properties.

Beyond chemistry, this transformation is increasingly influencing materials science, biochemistry, medicine, pharmaceutical research, and many other scientific fields—and ultimately our everyday lives. This lecture explains the fundamentals of molecular computer simulations without complicated mathematical details and highlights both the limitations and the fascinating future prospects of this approach.

Speaker: Bernd Hartke (Institute of Physical Chemistry / Theoretical Chemistry)

The event is part of the lecture series “Chemistry? Chemistry!” and is open to all interested participants—students as well as citizens from Kiel and the surrounding region. No prior knowledge is required. The aim is to present current chemical research in an accessible way and to provide insights into a field that influences many aspects of our daily lives. Further dates in the “Chemistry? Chemistry!” lecture series can be found via the event link.

This lecture series is part of Science Comes to Town, with support from the KiNSIS research focus.

Ende ca. 20.30 Uhr

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Strategies for the Evaluation and Assessment Of Ocean based Carbon Dioxide Removal

General Assembly, closed conference.

Dienstag, 19. Mai 2026, 10.00 Uhr

Kiel Institut für Weltwirtschaft (IfW), Kiellinie 66, 24105 Kiel

The General Assembly brings together members of the Horizon Europe project, SEAO2-CDR, to advance a shared roadmap for the evaluation of responsible marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR), including methods like the restoration of seagrass meadows and ocean alkalinity enhancement. Achieving climate neutrality will require not only emissions reductions but also large-scale CO2 removal, and the ocean’s capacity to absorb carbon offers both major opportunities and important scientific, environmental, and governance challenges. The project aims to improve understanding of mCDR approaches, their monitoring needs, system-level impacts, and related social, economic, and regulatory frameworks. At the General Assembly, members will review progress across the core themes and strengthen collaboration across scientific, social, legal, and commercial perspectives.

The General Assembly is open to project members only.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 16.00 Uhr

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Lightning and thunder – impressive plasma physics

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Holger Kersten

Dienstag, 19. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Leibniz-Gymnasium, Lübecker Str. 75, 23611 Bad Schwartau

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Fixed dentures using dental implants

Lecture from PD Dr. Dr. Johannes Heinrich Spille

Dienstag, 19. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Pinneberg VHS, Am Rathaus 3, 25421 Pinneberg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Mr. Heisenberg's fuzzy world - What is quantum physics all about?

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang J. Duschl

Mittwoch, 20. Mai 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Schleswig-Holsteinisches Künstlerhaus Eckernförde e. V., Ottestraße 1, 24340 Eckernförde

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang J. Duschl

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Jutta Drabek-Hasselmann, Zoologisches Museum Kiel

Wednesday Evening Tours: Ask the Mouse – Intelligence in the Animal Kingdom

with Mika Lieblang

Mittwoch, 20. Mai 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Zoologisches Museum, Hegewischstraße 3, 24105 Kiel

If the seagull recently managed to snatch your fish sandwich again, you know that animal intelligence should never be underestimated. But this goes far beyond cunning birds. Among our animal relatives are truly clever hunters, defenders, farmers, engineers, cartographers, and illusionists. Dolphins use snail shells to catch their prey, octopuses outsmart even their peers, and ants reshape entire areas to suit their needs. But what of this is innate, and what counts as true intelligence? And what, in the first place, is intelligence?

Look forward to an exciting evening full of sharp-witted stories and exclusive objects from the museum’s collections, because one thing is certain: whether it’s cunning foxes, clever owls, or elephant memories – you’ll find very few “dumb cows” in the animal kingdom.

Reservations for this tour open on 23 April 2026.

About the Wednesday Evening Tours

Once again, we have put together a programme of fascinating, surprising and highly unusual topics that offer exclusive encounters with unique objects from our collections. Look forward to exceptional and engaging evenings! After the tour, participants are invited to a small reception in the Whale Hall with refreshments, where you can chat with museum staff and ask questions. The tours are suitable for children aged 8 and over.

The tours are partners of Science Comes to Town.


with Mika Lieblang

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission: €10, reduced rate: €6

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Bild: Andrea Rohde

The search for the (almost) oldest life forms of the Baltic Sea Region: Cambrian sandstones and their trace fossils

Fossil collector and author Andrea Rohde presents Lower and Middle Cambrian fossils of the Baltic coast.

Donnerstag, 21. Mai 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum, Ludewig-Meyn-Str. 12, 24118 Kiel

Andrea Rohde is an enthusiastic fossil collector from Schleswig-Holstein and has already published several books and articles about the fossils of the Baltic Sea region. On May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m., she will be speaking at our museum about ancient sandstones that can be found on our beaches and which exhibit strange structures and patterns. These stones were transported by glaciers during the Ice Ages from places including southern Sweden and the island of Bornholm. They are essentially petrified seabeds that formed about half a billion years ago. At that time, there were only a few animals that possessed a hard shell capable of being preserved as a fossil. Nevertheless, fossils are frequently found in the sandstones, especially so-called trace fossils. These traces of life were created by early marine organisms. They allow us to draw conclusions about the lifestyle of those who left them. Some, however, remain enigmatic.

Ende ca. 20.00 Uhr

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Adventure research vessel

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Sebastian Krastel

Donnerstag, 21. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Stadthaus (VHS), Am Markt 4, 22941 Bargteheide

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Anti-Semitism before 1933

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Manfred Hanisch

Donnerstag, 21. Mai 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Magistratssaal im Schloss, Bleeck 16, 24576 Bad Bramstedt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Time Travel Saturday as part of the project “Our Scientist of the Month”

Botany is a very inviting subject for creative writing.

Samstag, 23. Mai 2026, 11.30 Uhr

Zentralbücherei Kiel, Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31, 24103 Kiel

Botany is the topic and Amalie Dietrich (1821-1891) is our scientist of the month for May. And if we are dealing with a woman who discovered almost 640 plant species and a number of insects, prepared hundreds of birds, ... then of course we HAVE to find a place in our city with lots of nature to go on a discovery tour with her. We want to accompany Amalie Dietrich on her journey through life. Through marriage, she learns the apothecary trade. The search for and preservation of plants inspired her so much that she found her purpose in it and from then on undertook research trips on foot throughout Europe - with the Salzburg Alps forming a special stage. ... And where in Kiel can you "quickly" walk from apothecary plants to the Alps? Right, in the Kiel Botanical Garden.

We from the NatuS network are preparing a supporting program. But there is always plenty of room for your ideas and questions. We would be delighted if you would like to help shape the further course of the project - but you can also just come along and enjoy the journey through time.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 13.30 Uhr

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 23. Mai 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Rock consultation

Bring your finds to the museum and we will try to identify the type of rock, mineral or fossil!

Samstag, 23. Mai 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum, Ludewig-Meyn-Str. 12, 24118 Kiel

Visitors can bring their own finds from the beach, field, garden, or forest to the Geological and Mineralogical Museum of Kiel University. Here, we will try together to identify the rock, mineral, or fossil.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Bring your finds to the museum and we will try to identify the type of rock, mineral or fossil!

Ende ca. 16.00 Uhr

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 24. Mai 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 25. Mai 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Schleswig-Holstein history in 60 minutes - key turning points in the history of the North Elbe

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Detlev Kraack

Dienstag, 26. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Plenarsaal im Rathaus, Rathausallee 50, 22846 Norderstedt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Detlev Kraack 

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The emblems of the nuns' gallery at St. John's Monastery in Schleswig

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Ingrid Höpel

Mittwoch, 27. Mai 2026, 19.00 Uhr

zeiTTor - Museum der Stadt Neustadt in Holstein, Haakengraben 2-6, 23730 Neustadt in Holstein

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Ingrid Höpel

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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What has artificial intelligence learned?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Alexander Piel

Mittwoch, 27. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Stadtbücherei Quickborn, Bahnhofstr.100, 25451 Quickborn

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Alexander Piel

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Greenland: Landscape and life at the edge of the ice

Lecture from Dr. Andreas Mieth

Mittwoch, 27. Mai 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Landfrauenschule Hademarschen, Mannhardtstraße 3, 25557 Hanerau-Hademarschen

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Dr. Andreas Mieth

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Storm surges in the North and Baltic Seas and the end of the city: the examples of Vineta and Rungholt

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Mittwoch, 27. Mai 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Dünen-Hus SPO Am Kurbad, Erlebnis-Promenade, Maleens Knoll 2, 25826 Sankt Peter-Ording

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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How do our genes influence the effect of drugs?

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Cascorbi

Donnerstag, 28. Mai 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Bürgerhaus, Am Markt 3, 24610 Trappenkamp

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Cascorbi

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The defensive democracy: Germany's political system and its enemies

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Donnerstag, 28. Mai 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Johann-Rist-Gymnasium, Am Redder 8, 22880 Wedel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Sleep for health

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Robert Göder

Donnerstag, 28. Mai 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Förderverein Freya-Frahm-Haus Laboe, Strandstr. 15, 24235 Laboe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Sailing and Circus Weekend

Off we go, out to sea: on the introductory sailing trip aboard the Belle Amie, you’ll learn all sorts of fascinating things about the sea!

Samstag, 30. Mai 2026, 10.00 Uhr

Traditionssegler Belle Amie, Start Holtenau, Tiessenkai 9-10, 24159 Kiel

We are offering an introductory sailing trip on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie. Alongside sailing, the weekend programme includes exciting workshops on circus arts & sustainability as well as marine conservation. There will also, of course, be plenty of time for acrobatics/circus, cooking together, laughter, lots of fresh sea air, and unforgettable moments with a lively group of people.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Off we go, out to sea: on the introductory sailing trip aboard the Belle Amie, you’ll learn all sorts of fascinating things about the sea!

Ende ca. 16.00 Uhr

This project is financially supported by the Bingo Environmental Lottery, which means that the cost per person for the floating seminar weekend (including meals and harbour fees) is between €80 and €120.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 30. Mai 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 31. Mai 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 1. Juni 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Chronic crisis in coastal protection in Sicily: What transformative approaches are available?

Lecture by Prof. Dr Silja Klepp, Kiel University | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 1. Juni 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Bild: Christina Anders

​Chemistry? Chemistry! – Molecules as Medicine

Active Compounds – Molecules That Change the World

Montag, 1. Juni 2026, 18.30 Uhr

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 5, 24118 Kiel

How many of us would no longer be alive today without medication? Active compounds—whether derived from nature or created by humans—can have a wide range of effects on the human body, from reducing fever and treating mental disorders to producing intoxicating effects. Their benefits extend far beyond direct effects on the human body. For example, without crop protection agents, it would be impossible to feed the world’s population today. But where do all these active compounds come from, and what do we do when they eventually stop working or when we need medicines for new diseases?

This lecture takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of active compounds, focusing on their many applications. The discovery and production of these substances are illustrated through key examples that have undeniably changed—and continue to change—our world.

Speaker: Manuel van Gemmeren (Otto Diels Institute of Organic Chemistry)

The event is part of the lecture series “Chemistry? Chemistry!” and is open to all interested participants—students as well as citizens from Kiel and the surrounding region. No prior knowledge is required. The aim is to present current chemical research in an accessible way and to provide insights into a field that influences many aspects of our daily lives. Further dates in the “Chemistry? Chemistry!” lecture series can be found via the event link.

This lecture series is part of Science Comes to Town, with support from the KiNSIS research focus.

Ende ca. 20.30 Uhr

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Educational Leave: Hoisting Sails for Marine Conservation

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Montag, 1. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Traditionssegler Belle Amie, Start Holtenau, Tiessenkai 9-10, 24159 Kiel

The seminars on board the Belle Amie cover, among other things, the geology and biology of the Baltic Sea, the threats to its habitats, the connections between oceans and climate, and international marine conservation agreements. During the trip, a variety of methods are used to convey knowledge interactively: from role-playing games and hands-on marine research to photo presentations and preparing sustainable meals together. The aim is to make research tangible, expand participants’ knowledge horizons, and discuss ways of passing on this knowledge within the group.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

1. bis 5. Juni 2026 Start: Tiessenkai in Kiel-Holtenau Ziel: Stralsund Kosten: 1170 Euro Kursnummer: 26F13030B Zur Anmeldung: www.foerde-vhs.de/9/kurs/Bildungsurlaub-Segelsetzen-fuer-den-Meeresschutz/26F13030B#inhalt

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Educational Leave: Hoisting Sails for Marine Conservation

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Dienstag, 2. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Traditionssegler Belle Amie, Start Holtenau, Tiessenkai 9-10, 24159 Kiel

The seminars on board the Belle Amie cover, among other things, the geology and biology of the Baltic Sea, the threats to its habitats, the connections between oceans and climate, and international marine conservation agreements. During the trip, a variety of methods are used to convey knowledge interactively: from role-playing games and hands-on marine research to photo presentations and preparing sustainable meals together. The aim is to make research tangible, expand participants’ knowledge horizons, and discuss ways of passing on this knowledge within the group.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

1. bis 5. Juni 2026 Start: Tiessenkai in Kiel-Holtenau Ziel: Stralsund Kosten: 1170 Euro Kursnummer: 26F13030B Zur Anmeldung: www.foerde-vhs.de/9/kurs/Bildungsurlaub-Segelsetzen-fuer-den-Meeresschutz/26F13030B#inhalt

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The reception of medieval eastern settlement between the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and nationalism

Lecture from M.A. Stefan Brenner

Mittwoch, 3. Juni 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Eutiner Landesbibliothek, Schlossplatz 4, 23701 Eutin

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from M.A. Stefan Brenner

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Flower of kings, merchants, and emperors—a journey into the homeland and history of the tulip.

Lecture from Dr. Andreas Mieth

Mittwoch, 3. Juni 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Stadtbibliothek Reinbek, Hamburger Straße 4-8, 21465 Reinbek

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Dr. Andreas Mieth

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Educational Leave: Hoisting Sails for Marine Conservation

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Mittwoch, 3. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Traditionssegler Belle Amie, Start Holtenau, Tiessenkai 9-10, 24159 Kiel

The seminars on board the Belle Amie cover, among other things, the geology and biology of the Baltic Sea, the threats to its habitats, the connections between oceans and climate, and international marine conservation agreements. During the trip, a variety of methods are used to convey knowledge interactively: from role-playing games and hands-on marine research to photo presentations and preparing sustainable meals together. The aim is to make research tangible, expand participants’ knowledge horizons, and discuss ways of passing on this knowledge within the group.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

1. bis 5. Juni 2026 Start: Tiessenkai in Kiel-Holtenau Ziel: Stralsund Kosten: 1170 Euro Kursnummer: 26F13030B Zur Anmeldung: www.foerde-vhs.de/9/kurs/Bildungsurlaub-Segelsetzen-fuer-den-Meeresschutz/26F13030B#inhalt

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Green Office Pub Quiz

Public Quiz Event in the Beergarden  on the issue of sustainability

Donnerstag, 4. Juni 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Restaurant und Café Seeburg, Düsternbrooker Weg 2, 24103 Kiel

The event is a partner ofScience Comes to Town.
Public Quiz Event in the Beergarden  on the issue of sustainability

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

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23rd Offshore Club Evening

The Offshore.Club Kiel (O.C_K) is a communication platform for students of the Renewable Offshore Energies (EOE) course, alumni of the course and companies in the industry. At the club evenings, alumni and industry representatives report on current developments in the field of EOE.

Mittwoch, 3. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Audimax der HAW Kiel, Sokratesplatz 1, Gebäude 18, 24149 Kiel

The O.C_K promotes a lively exchange between first-semester students and higher semesters, which makes it easier to start studying. Higher semesters have the opportunity to exchange information about the content of individual courses and help with the search for jobs and internships. Offshore-related offers of student research projects and theses are published via the O.C_K channels.
The Offshore.Club evening at the end of the summer and winter semesters is a summer party or Christmas party for the degree program and offers the opportunity for networking between first-year students, higher semesters, alumni and industry representatives. Many a career starts on one of these club evenings.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Educational Leave: Hoisting Sails for Marine Conservation

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Donnerstag, 4. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Traditionssegler Belle Amie, Start Holtenau, Tiessenkai 9-10, 24159 Kiel

The seminars on board the Belle Amie cover, among other things, the geology and biology of the Baltic Sea, the threats to its habitats, the connections between oceans and climate, and international marine conservation agreements. During the trip, a variety of methods are used to convey knowledge interactively: from role-playing games and hands-on marine research to photo presentations and preparing sustainable meals together. The aim is to make research tangible, expand participants’ knowledge horizons, and discuss ways of passing on this knowledge within the group.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

1. bis 5. Juni 2026 Start: Tiessenkai in Kiel-Holtenau Ziel: Stralsund Kosten: 1170 Euro Kursnummer: 26F13030B Zur Anmeldung: www.foerde-vhs.de/9/kurs/Bildungsurlaub-Segelsetzen-fuer-den-Meeresschutz/26F13030B#inhalt

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Educational Leave: Hoisting Sails for Marine Conservation

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Freitag, 5. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Traditionssegler Belle Amie, Start Holtenau, Tiessenkai 9-10, 24159 Kiel

The seminars on board the Belle Amie cover, among other things, the geology and biology of the Baltic Sea, the threats to its habitats, the connections between oceans and climate, and international marine conservation agreements. During the trip, a variety of methods are used to convey knowledge interactively: from role-playing games and hands-on marine research to photo presentations and preparing sustainable meals together. The aim is to make research tangible, expand participants’ knowledge horizons, and discuss ways of passing on this knowledge within the group.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

A five-day educational trip on the topic of marine conservation aboard the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

1. bis 5. Juni 2026 Start: Tiessenkai in Kiel-Holtenau Ziel: Stralsund Kosten: 1170 Euro Kursnummer: 26F13030B Zur Anmeldung: www.foerde-vhs.de/9/kurs/Bildungsurlaub-Segelsetzen-fuer-den-Meeresschutz/26F13030B#inhalt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 6. Juni 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 7. Juni 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Open day at Kiel's botanical garden

Programme with activities and bazar

Sonntag, 7. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Botanischer Garten Kiel, Am Botanischen Garten 1-9, 24118 Kiel

On the Open Day, the Botanic Garden will once again be presenting the full diversity of the garden. There will  be a varied programme with activities by the partners and the Botanic Garden as well as numerous guided tours. The popular plant bazaar will not be missing either.

This event is a partner of Science Comes To Town

Programme with activities and bazar

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 8. Juni 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Chronic crisis in coastal protection in Sicily: What transformative approaches are available?

Lecture by Katja Seebass, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 8. Juni 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Bild: Christina Anders

​Chemistry? Chemistry! – Using Solar Energy Like Nature

Artificial Photosynthesis: Concepts, Advances, and Perspectives for Green Energy of the Future

Montag, 8. Juni 2026, 18.30 Uhr

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Otto-Hahn-Platz 5, 24118 Kiel

It happens before our eyes every day and has done so for millions of years: the energy of the sun is converted into chemical energy and stored in carbohydrates—a transformation carried out in nature through photosynthesis, which provides the energy for life on Earth as we know it.

But how does nature achieve this, and can we replicate these principles in artificial systems to meet the energy demands of our modern society?

This lecture presents current research approaches aimed at mimicking nature’s principles. One such approach focuses on the production of green hydrogen through the light-driven splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen. This method promises a CO₂-neutral way of generating hydrogen as a fuel and energy carrier, as well as a reducing agent and basic chemical feedstock—for example, for producing hydrocarbons or ammonia.

The development of artificial photosynthetic systems therefore represents an important step toward a post-fossil-fuel society.

Speaker: Maria Wächtler (Institute of Physical Chemistry)

The event is part of the lecture series “Chemistry? Chemistry!” and is open to all interested participants—students as well as citizens from Kiel and the surrounding region. No prior knowledge is required. The aim is to present current chemical research in an accessible way and to provide insights into a field that influences many aspects of our daily lives. Further dates in the “Chemistry? Chemistry!” lecture series can be found via the event link.

This lecture series is part of Science Comes to Town, with support from the KiNSIS research focus.

Ende ca. 20.30 Uhr

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Traffic control for the Kiel Canal: How do ships navigate the world's busiest artificial waterway?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Frank Meisel

Dienstag, 9. Juni 2026, 14.30 Uhr

Bürgerhaus Barsbüttel e.V., Soltausredder 20, 22885 Barsbüttel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Frank Meisel

Ende ca. 16.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Why is nuclear fusion not yet working?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Holger Kersten

Dienstag, 9. Juni 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium, Rosenstr. 41, 25746 Heide

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Holger Kersten

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Viking villages, Slavic castles, and Stone Age houses – Archaeological open-air museums in Central Europe

Lecture from Dr. Rüdiger Kelm

Mittwoch, 10. Juni 2026, 19.00 Uhr

zeiTTor - Museum der Stadt Neustadt in Holstein, Haakengraben 2-6, 23730 Neustadt in Holstein

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Dr. Rüdiger Kelm

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Helmut Schmidt – from churches to religions

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Rainer Hering

Mittwoch, 10. Juni 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Niederes Arsenal, Musiksaal der VHS, Arsenalstr. 2-10, 24768 Rendsburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Rainer Hering 

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Food supply in rural areas using the example of Schleswig-Holstein

A lecture by  Prof. Dr. Ulrich Jürgens

Donnerstag, 11. Juni 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Bürgerhaus Trappenkamp, Am Markt 3, 24610 Trappenkamp

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

A lecture by  Prof. Dr. Ulrich Jürgens

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Good food - bad food? What are “highly processed foods” and how do they affect our health?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Anja Bosy-Westphal

Donnerstag, 11. Juni 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Gemeindezentrum Altenholz - Klausdorfer Str 78b, 24161 Altenholz

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Defensive democracy: Germany's political system and its enemies

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Donnerstag, 11. Juni 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Bürgerhaus, Mühlenstraße 22, 23843 Bad Oldesloe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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DigitalWerk on site - Wankendorf

DigitalWerk vor Ort brings digital education to the communities of the KielRegion in 2026 - free of charge, close to home and for everyone.

Montag, 8. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Kleeblatt Grundschule, Schulweg 6, 24601 Wankendorf

DigitalWerk vor Ort will be on the road in the KielRegion in 2026, bringing digital education directly to the communities - free of charge, low-threshold and without prior knowledge. The mobile tour offers workshops, media skills courses and open digital consultation hours for all generations. Together with Cobaas Bildung und Kommunikation e.V., the training mobile will make stops in Kirchbarkau (27-30 April), Wankendorf (8-11 June) and Rendsburg (7-10 September). Visitors can try out modern technologies, strengthen basic skills and receive individual support. Further information is available at https://www.cobaas-bildung.de/digitalwerk-vor-ort/ from one month before the start of each event. Registration takes place online and is absolutely essential.
The project is a partner of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 13. Juni 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 14. Juni 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 15. Juni 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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How to take off successfully – some thoughts on the physics of flying

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Volkmar Helbig

Montag, 15. Juni 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Forum - Veranstaltungszentrum Hohenwestedt, Rektor-Wurr-Straße 1-3, 24594 Hohenwestedt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 20.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Traffic control for the Kiel Canal: How do ships navigate the world's busiest artificial waterway?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Frank Meisel

Montag, 15. Juni 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Livestreaming | Online-Veranstaltung, 24103 Kiel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Frank Meisel

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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What has artificial intelligence learned?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Alexander Piel

Dienstag, 16. Juni 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Leibniz-Gymnasium, Lübecker Str. 75, 23611 Bad Schwartau

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Alexander Piel

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Children’s University Special: “Milk Transforms”

We turn liquid milk into creamy whipped cream or yogurt, spreadable butter, or firm cheese | with Dr. Kristina Bartsch, Dr. Stefan Nöbel

Mittwoch, 17. Juni 2026, 15.00 Uhr

Max Rubner-Institut Kiel | Hörsaal, Hermann-Weigmann-Str. 1, 24103 Kiel

Discover the secrets of milk!

Come and explore the magical world of dairy products with us! In our interactive lecture for children aged 8–11, “Milk Transforms,” you’ll learn how milk becomes cheese, yogurt, and other delicious products. You’ll find out what it feels like when liquid milk turns solid—and why cheese is much more stable than yogurt or butter.

Become a milk expert!

  • Explore the secrets of milk production
  • Learn how different dairy products are made
  • Discover why cheese, yogurt, and butter are so different
  • Together with the other children, you’ll even get to “transform” milk yourself

Please note that we will be working with food, and clothing may get dirty. A waiting room will be available for parents, but they are also welcome to go into the city, which is within walking distance. The presentation will be made available for parents to download after the lecture.

Registration will be available here and on the website soon.
The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.


We turn liquid milk into creamy whipped cream or yogurt, spreadable butter, or firm cheese | with Dr. Kristina Bartsch, Dr. Stefan Nöbel

Ende ca. 16.30 Uhr

mit Anmeldung

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The Arctic ice is melting: What does this mean for marine communities?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dieter Piepenburg

Mittwoch, 17. Juni 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Schleswig-Holsteinisches Künstlerhaus Eckernförde e. V., Ottestraße 1, 24340 Eckernförde

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Greenland – an Arctic island undergoing change

A Lecture from  Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Mittwoch, 17. Juni 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Archäologisches Landesamt Schleswig-Holstein, Brockdorff-Rantzau-Straße 70, 24837 Schleswig

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A Lecture from  Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Jutta Drabek-Hasselmann, Zoologisches Museum Kiel

Wednesday Evening Tours: Rocket-Powered Through the Ages – The Remarkable Success Story of Cephalopods

with Prof. Dr. Dirk Brandis

Mittwoch, 17. Juni 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Zoologisches Museum, Hegewischstraße 3, 24105 Kiel

Living cephalopods are among the most fascinating marine creatures on Earth. No other group of invertebrates has developed such unique achievements in sensory physiology, intelligence, and behaviour. Almost all modern cephalopods no longer have a visible shell, instead using their skin to communicate – with colours! One exception is the nautilus, a relic of a lineage over 500 million years old. Nautiluses and similar shelled forms, including ammonites, dominated the Earth for millions of years. Their secret to success? A unique form of propulsion!

Discover the thrilling evolution of the cephalopod shell and what became of it! Experience exclusive fossil and living cephalopods from the museum’s collections. Learn about the crucial role of the cuttlebone in evolving from “floating in water” to high-performance swimming, and find out whether squids may even have learned to fly!

Reservations for this tour open on 21 May 2026.

About the Wednesday Evening Tours

Once again, we have put together a programme of fascinating, surprising and highly unusual topics that offer exclusive encounters with unique objects from our collections. Look forward to exceptional and engaging evenings! After the tour, participants are invited to a small reception in the Whale Hall with refreshments, where you can chat with museum staff and ask questions. The tours are suitable for children aged 8 and over.

The tours are partners of Science Comes to Town.


with Prof. Dr. Dirk Brandis

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission: €10, reduced rate: €6

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Together for marine conservation

Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice. A professional development course with seven sessions. Part 6: Experiencing the sea

Donnerstag, 18. Juni 2026, 10.00 Uhr

STUDIO Filmtheater Kiel, Wilhelminenstraße 10,, 24103 Kiel

Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice.
In our professional development course for multipliers, we connect marine conservation, climate change and global perspectives. The programme includes workshops, discussions, creative methods and a sailing trip on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

If you’re keen on exciting specialist knowledge and a motivated network, sign up for our course now!

Overview of the dates:

  • What does marine conservation mean? Thursday, 5 March, 3–8 pm at the Förde-vhs with the Ocean Summit
  • Marine conservation and food Thursday, 19 March, 3–8 pm at the Cocina in the Alte Mu
  • International marine research Tuesday, 14 April, 3–7 pm at GEOMAR
  • Hope and the sea Monday, 27 April, 3–7 pm at the vhs Art School
  • Raising awareness for marine conservation Friday, 8 May, 4–9:30 pm in cooperation with Cinemare and the UN Ocean Decade
  • Experiencing the sea Thursday, 18 June, 10 am–4 pm on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie
  • Recognising the value of the sea Monday, 29 June, 3–6 pm at the Förde-vhs

ℹ️ All important information about the course, including details on educational leave, can be found on our website:
https://www.foerde-vhs.de/meeresschutz

The event series is partner of Science Comes to Town.


Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice. A professional development course with seven sessions. Part 6: Experiencing the sea

Ende ca. 16.00 Uhr

Cost: €90 for all 7 sessions in total The professional development course for multipliers is funded by DVV Globales Lernen; participation fees are therefore reduced. Registration at: https://www.foerde-vhs.de/meeresschutz

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Waterkant Festival

✨ 2 days of talks, workshops, panels, networking, music, food trucks, drinks, and more — right on the Kiel Fjord

Donnerstag, 18. Juni 2026, 16.00 Uhr

Waterkant Festival Area, Schusterkrug 25, 24159 Kiel

✨ Be part of it, shape tomorrow today, and make the connections that really matter. What role do you want to play?

Also, expect exciting voices and insights on:
// Digital sovereignty, society, and democracy.
// Circular economy, energy, and oceans.
// Future of education, impact & startups.
// AI, robotics, and open source.
// Business succession and leadership.
// Future skills.

1,600 visitors | 220 speakers | 160 sessions | 93 startups | 64 companies Interactive future exhibition | Food trucks & drinks | Music, festival vibes, sauna &&&

We connect__
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The Waterkant Festival 2026 is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 20. Juni 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 21. Juni 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Science Show

In Science Show, young scientists give short talks on their research as part of the annual kieler uni live

Sonntag, 21. Juni 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Vortragssaal in der Seeburg, Düsternbrooker Weg 2, 24103 Kiel

Science Show in the Seeburg on Kiellinie: early career researchers give short talks on WHAT they do, HOW they do it and WHY: Why are they passionate about their research – and why should the world share their enthusiasm? Who are the people doing the research? Science Show invites anyone with a thirst for knowledge to share this passion. We want to show you how our researchers in Kiel are helping to shape tomorrow’s world. Science Show has been a highly popular format at kieler uni live since 2011.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 22. Juni 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Adapting to Rising Sea-Levels: Challenges and Opportunities


Lecture by Prof. Dr Athanasios Vafeidis, Kiel University | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 22. Juni 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Open Ship ALKOR

The RV ALKOR will lower the gangway and explorers young and old will be able to take a look around the research vessel.

Freitag, 26. Juni 2026, 11.00 Uhr

Anleger GEOMAR, Kiellinie, Kiellinie, 24105 Kiel

The "Open Ship" event on the research vessel ALKOR is a public event that offers visitors an exclusive insight into life and work on board a modern marine research vessel. It takes place during Kiel Week and presents GEOMAR's oceanographic research, state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing scientific projects. Guests can explore the ship, learn more about marine ecosystems and research methods and interact with scientists during guided tours, hands-on experiments and informative exhibitions about the fascinating world of marine science.

The event is a Partner of Science Comes To Town

The RV ALKOR will lower the gangway and explorers young and old will be able to take a look around the research vessel.

Ende ca. 17.00 Uhr

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Science Show

In Science Show, young scientists give short talks on their research as part of the annual kieler uni live

Samstag, 27. Juni 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Vortragssaal in der Seeburg, Düsternbrooker Weg 2, 24103 Kiel

Science Show in the Seeburg on Kiellinie: early career researchers give short talks on WHAT they do, HOW they do it and WHY: Why are they passionate about their research – and why should the world share their enthusiasm? Who are the people doing the research? Science Show invites anyone with a thirst for knowledge to share this passion. We want to show you how our researchers in Kiel are helping to shape tomorrow’s world. Science Show has been a highly popular format at kieler uni live since 2011.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

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Together for marine conservation

Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice. A professional development course with seven sessions. Part 7: Recognising the value of the sea

Montag, 29. Juni 2026, 15.00 Uhr

Förde-vhs, Muhliusstraße 29-31, 24103 Kiel

Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice.
In our professional development course for multipliers, we connect marine conservation, climate change and global perspectives. The programme includes workshops, discussions, creative methods and a sailing trip on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie.

If you’re keen on exciting specialist knowledge and a motivated network, sign up for our course now!

Overview of the dates:

  • What does marine conservation mean? Thursday, 5 March, 3–8 pm at the Förde-vhs with the Ocean Summit
  • Marine conservation and food Thursday, 19 March, 3–8 pm at the Cocina in the Alte Mu
  • International marine research Tuesday, 14 April, 3–7 pm at GEOMAR
  • Hope and the sea Monday, 27 April, 3–7 pm at the vhs Art School
  • Raising awareness for marine conservation Friday, 8 May, 4–9:30 pm in cooperation with Cinemare and the UN Ocean Decade
  • Experiencing the sea Thursday, 18 June, 10 am–4 pm on the traditional sailing ship Belle Amie
  • Recognising the value of the sea Monday, 29 June, 3–6 pm at the Förde-vhs

ℹ️ All important information about the course, including details on educational leave, can be found on our website:
https://www.foerde-vhs.de/meeresschutz

The event series is partner of Science Comes to Town.


Healthy seas are vital – for the climate, food security and global justice. A professional development course with seven sessions. Part 7: Recognising the value of the sea

Ende ca. 18.00 Uhr

Cost: €90 for all 7 sessions in total The professional development course for multipliers is funded by DVV Globales Lernen; participation fees are therefore reduced. Registration at: https://www.foerde-vhs.de/meeresschutz

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 29. Juni 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Understanding the Ocean: From Data to Solutions 


Lecture by Dr Toste Tanhua, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel | Lecture Series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage”

Montag, 29. Juni 2026, 18.00 Uhr

Audimax der CAU | Hörsaal F, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 2, 24118 Kiel

The oceans shape our climate, provide food, connect continents – and at the same time are under threat. The lecture series “Responsibility for the Marine Heritage” at Kiel University invites students and interested members of the public to discuss the future of the seas.

Across ten sessions from April to June, key topics will be addressed, including increasing noise pollution and other stressors affecting the oceans, new approaches to more sustainable shipping, nature-based climate protection, marine climate engineering, and legal challenges, including perspectives from international law on the Arctic and Antarctic, coastal protection, sea-level rise, and the potential of ocean observation for sustainable solutions.

The programme is aimed at students from all disciplines as well as the interested public. Participants from Kiel University can earn credit points through the Interdisciplinary Master School of Marine Sciences (iMSMS).

The series is organised by students from the CAU Green Office, with support from FTZ Büsum and the CAU research priority Kiel Marine Science, and is funded by the CAU Fund for Teaching Innovation – a partner of Science Comes to Town (SCTT).

Ende ca. 19.30 Uhr

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Responsible Innovation & Entrepreneurship Conference 2026

The 4th Responsible Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RI&E) Conference will take place in Kiel for the first time in 2026. It is organized by the Kiel Institute for Responsible Information (KIRI) at Kiel University in cooperation with the RI&E Initiative of San Francisco State University.

Donnerstag, 2. Juli 2026, 0.00 Uhr

The View @InnoPier, Martensdamm 6, 24103 Kiel

The focus is on current scientific and practical perspectives on responsible innovation - with a particular focus on:

  • Backlash phenomena in organizational and social contexts
  • Leadership and change management under dynamic framework conditions
  • Areas of tension between technological, social and political demands on innovation
  • Developments in the areas of diversity, sustainability and digitalization
  • Ambivalent consumer reactions to responsible innovation

The two-day conference program (2 - 3 July) includes keynote speeches by international experts, practice-oriented and academic presentations and moderated panel discussions.

This Event is partner of Science Comes to Town


The 4th Responsible Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RI&E) Conference will take place in Kiel for the first time in 2026. It is organized by the Kiel Institute for Responsible Information (KIRI) at Kiel University in cooperation with the RI&E Initiative of San Francisco State University.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 4. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 4. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 5. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 5. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 6. Juli 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 7. Juli 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Migration, Identity, and (Dis)Integration: Muslims in Western Europe

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Lutz Berger

Mittwoch, 8. Juli 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Niederes Arsenal, Musiksaal der VHS, Arsenalstr. 2-10, 24768 Rendsburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Lutz Berger

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The crisis(es) of the European Union. The current state of affairs

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Manfred Hanisch

Donnerstag, 9. Juli 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Gemeindezentrum Altenholz - Klausdorfer Str 78b, 24161 Altenholz

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 11. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 12. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Now it gets epic! The Odyssey

Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Montag, 13. Juli 2026, 17.00 Uhr

Universität Kiel, Olshausenstraße 80a, Olshausenstraße 80a, 24118 Kiel

The new film by star director Christopher Nolan is expected to hit German cinemas in June: The Odyssey.

For 24 weeks, an open, academically guided reading group will offer the opportunity to get to know the ancient source text more closely. The event is aimed at anyone who has not yet engaged with the Odyssey and would like to become familiar with the subject and the German translation of the Odyssey through the reading group – or who is simply interested in ancient literature and the methodology of Classical Philology.

No prior knowledge is required! New participants can join the reading group at any time!

This series of events is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Open reading group as part of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 14. Juli 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Series Language Art: Johannes Grave

Lecture with Johannes Grave at the invitation of President Dr Arne Zerbst

Dienstag, 14. Juli 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Muthesius Kunsthochschule, Legienstraße 35, 24103 Kiel

Johannes Grave is Professor of Modern Art History at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. He works on the art of Romanticism, early modern painting in Italy and France and questions of visual theory. He was awarded the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize for his research in 2020. In 2023/24, he was external co-curator of the Hamburg exhibition "Caspar David Friedrich. Art for a New Era".

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 18. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 19. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 21. Juli 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 25. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 26. Juli 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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"Insight/Outlook": Annual exhibition of the Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts and Design

The Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts and Design opens its doors for the annual exhibition "Insight / Outlook"

Donnerstag, 23. Juli 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Muthesius Kunsthochschule, Legienstraße 35, 24103 Kiel

Then studios, lecture halls, studios and workspaces are transformed into an exhibition covering around 10,000 square meters. For four days, guests can gain unique insights into Schleswig-Holstein's only art academy with free admission.

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 28. Juli 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Snorkelling City

Dive right infront of the doorstep

Montag, 1. Juni 2026, 0.00 Uhr

GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel, Wischhofstr. 1-3, 24148 Kiel

The environmental education project "Snorkeling.City", which was launched by the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel, gives 22 school classes the opportunity to discover the underwater world of the Baltic Sea. Organized by Pro Ocean, supported by the BINGO! Environmental Lottery and implemented by a network of regional partners, they will experience directly how fascinating and worthy of protection marine life is on their doorstep.

The Event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

Pro Kind wird ein Unkostenbeitrag von 5,00 Euro erhoben

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 1. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 2. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 4. August 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 8. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 9. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 11. August 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 15. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 16. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 18. August 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Plant protection—a blessing or a curse?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Joseph-Alexander Verreet

Mittwoch, 19. August 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Schleswig-Holsteinisches Künstlerhaus Eckernförde e. V., Ottestraße 1, 24340 Eckernförde

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Joseph-Alexander Verreet

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 22. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 23. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 25. August 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Battery or fuel cell – which is better?

Lecture from Dr. Sönke Harm

Dienstag, 25. August 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Leibniz-Gymnasium, Lübecker Str. 75, 23611 Bad Schwartau

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Dr. Sönke Harm

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 29. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Open House at GEOMAR

GEOMAR opens its doors again on the eastern shore and provides insights behind the scenes of Ozean research.

Sonntag, 30. August 2026, 11.00 Uhr

GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel, Wischhofstr. 1-3, 24148 Kiel

What questions about the oceans are currently occupying researchers? GEOMAR scientists provide answers during guided tours, at hands-on stations, information stands and lectures. Original deep-sea equipment in GEOMAR's Technology and Logistics Center gives an impression of the technology required to explore little-known ocean floors. Visit our new building and enjoy the view of the fjord from our library. We are looking forward to your visit!

The event is a partner of Science Comes To Town

Ende ca. 17.00 Uhr

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 30. August 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 1. September 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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The natural spectacle of autumn colors

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Karin Krupinska

Mittwoch, 2. September 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Eutiner Landesbibliothek, Schlossplatz 4, 23701 Eutin

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Karin Krupinska

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Energy storage - the challenge of the energy transition

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Volkmar Helbig

Mittwoch, 2. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Kultur- und Begegnungsstätte Ehemalige Synagoge, Am Binnenhafen 17, 25840 Friedrichstadt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Volkmar Helbig

Ende ca. 0 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 5. September 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 6. September 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

 

Hoppenstedt's is serving noodle soup – the potential of Earth observation!

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Nataschak Oppelt

Montag, 7. September 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Aumühle Theatersaal im Wohnstift Augustinum, Mühlenweg 1, 21521 Aumühle

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Nataschak Oppelt

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 8. September 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Kant's Moral Philosophy: An Introduction

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Ino Augsberg

Mittwoch, 9. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Rathaussaal der Stadt Ratzeburg, Unter den Linden 1, 23909 Ratzeburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Ino Augsberg

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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DigitalWerk on site - Rendsburg

DigitalWerk vor Ort brings digital education to the communities of the KielRegion in 2026 - free of charge, close to home and for everyone.

Montag, 7. September 2026, 0.00 Uhr

Materialhof & Cowork17, Bahnhofstraße 12–16, 24768 Rendsburg

DigitalWerk vor Ort will be on the road in the KielRegion in 2026, bringing digital education directly to the communities - free of charge, low-threshold and without prior knowledge. The mobile tour offers workshops, media skills courses and open digital consultation hours for all generations. Together with Cobaas Bildung und Kommunikation e.V., the training mobile will be making stops in Kirchbarkau (27-30 April), Wankendorf (8-11 June) and Rendsburg (7-10 September). Visitors can try out modern technologies, strengthen basic skills and receive individual support. All programs and times are available at https://www.cobaas-bildung.de/digitalwerk-vor-ort/ one month before the start of each event. Registration takes place online and is mandatory.
This project is a partner of Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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The birth of the earth

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wolf

Donnerstag, 10. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Rosenhof 2, Hoisdorfer Landstr. 72, 22927 Großhansdorf

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wolf

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Deep-sea mining: legal situation, securing raw materials, and the green economy

Lecture from Prof. Dr. jur. Uwe K. Jenisch

Donnerstag, 10. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Gemeindezentrum Altenholz - Klausdorfer Str 78b, 24161 Altenholz

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. jur. Uwe K. Jenisch

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 12. September 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 13. September 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 15. September 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

 

Psychoactive plants, fungi, and animals

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Christian Peifer

Mittwoch, 16. September 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Schleswig-Holsteinisches Künstlerhaus Eckernförde e. V., Ottestraße 1, 24340 Eckernförde

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Christian Peifer

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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What has artificial intelligence learned?

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Alexander Piel

Donnerstag, 17. September 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Johann-Rist-Gymnasium, Am Redder 8, 22880 Wedel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Alexander Piel

Ende ca. 0 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Nazi language yesterday and today

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Jörg Kilian

Donnerstag, 17. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Magistratssaal im Schloss, Bleeck 16, 24576 Bad Bramstedt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Jörg Kilian

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 19. September 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 20. September 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

 

As a doctor in China

Lecture from Prof. Dr. H. Maximilian Mehdorn

Montag, 21. September 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Hotel zur Traube, Markt 9, 25541 Brunsbüttel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. H. Maximilian Mehdorn

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 22. September 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

 

The scent of genes - what really decides when choosing a partner

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Manfred Milinski

Dienstag, 22. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Stormarnschule, Denkmals-Turnhalle, Waldstr. 14, 22926 Ahrensburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Manfred Milinski

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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100 years of the Meldorf section – its place in the overall work of art that is SHUG

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Ludwig Steindorff

Mittwoch, 23. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Meldorfer Gelehrtenschule, An den Anlagen 16, 25704 Meldorf

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Ludwig Steindorff

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Guano, saltpeter, copper, and lithium—the history of exploitation in Chile's Atacama Desert

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork

Donnerstag, 24. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Nordsee Akademie, Flensburger Straße 18, 25917 Leck

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Tolerance and identity – on mutual understanding and endurance

Lecture from Dr. phil. Heiko Liepert

Donnerstag, 24. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Schulzentrum Lütjenburg - Agora (Haupteingang), Kieler Straße 30, 24321 Lütjenburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 26. September 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 27. September 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

 

EUCYS European Union Contest for Young Scientists

In September 2026, the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) will return to Germany for the first time since 1993.

Dienstag, 22. September 2026, 0.00 Uhr

CAU Kiel, Frauenhoferstraße 13, 24118 Kiel

EUCYS brings together the winners of national science competitions from across Europe—such as Jugend forscht in Germany—to showcase their research and compete at the highest international level. From 22 to 27 September 2026, young scientists aged 14 to 20 will gather in Kiel for a week of scientific exchange, networking and inspiration. Participants will have the opportunity to meet peers with similar interests, engage with leading European researchers, and present innovative projects spanning all fields of science.

The Event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

In September 2026, the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) will return to Germany for the first time since 1993. 

Ende ca. 0.00 Uhr

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Aldi, Lidl & Co - Strategies, spatial effects and perspectives of German food discounters

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Jürgens

Montag, 28. September 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Dünen-Hus SPO Am Kurbad, Erlebnis-Promenade, Maleens Knoll 2, 25826 Sankt Peter-Ording

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: Im Spiegel der Antike © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

Antiquity Alert

Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle | Family tour of the special exhibition

Dienstag, 29. September 2026, 14.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

In the halls and galleries of Eutin Castle, from 8 May 2026 onwards, ancient vases as well as figures of heroines and gods will encounter the castle’s magnificent interior. With over 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have long been embedded within the castle. Those wishing to learn more can embark on an exciting search for images and motifs from antiquity which have been reinterpreted in ever-changing ways throughout the ages and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Antiquities. A programme of lectures, guided tours and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
8 May – 1 November
Eutin Castle
Highlights from the Kiel Collection of Antiquities at Eutin Castle
Description: Family tour of the special exhibition

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 15.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Murder in the North? – Fragile rule in Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein in the Middle Ages

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Dienstag, 29. September 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Leibniz-Gymnasium, Lübecker Str. 75, 23611 Bad Schwartau

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Can the causes of migration be combated? Structures and mechanisms of migration in and out of West Africa

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Lutz Berger

Donnerstag, 1. Oktober 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Kaiser-Karl-Schule Hinter dem Sandberg 1-3, Hinter dem Sandberg 1-3, 25524 Itzehoe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Lutz Berger

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 3. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 4. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Belief in angels: religious-historical explanations of a contemporary phenomenon

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Enno Edzard Popkes

Montag, 5. Oktober 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Aumühle Theatersaal im Wohnstift Augustinum, Mühlenweg 1, 21521 Aumühle

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Enno Edzard Popkes

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Artificial intelligence, metabolic imaging, 3D printing – technologies that are (or will be) changing our world

Lecture from Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jan Hövener

Mittwoch, 7. Oktober 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Eutiner Landesbibliothek, Schlossplatz 4, 23701 Eutin

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jan Hövener

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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DESY in Hamburg: From elementary particles to light sources for research

A lecture by Dr. Sönke Harm

Mittwoch, 7. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Kultur- und Begegnungsstätte Ehemalige Synagoge, Am Binnenhafen 17, 25840 Friedrichstadt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture by Dr. Sönke Harm

Ende ca. 0 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Animal husbandry - Yesterday - Today - Tomorrow

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Georg Thaller

Donnerstag, 8. Oktober 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Johann-Rist-Gymnasium, Am Redder 8, 22880 Wedel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Georg Thaller

Ende ca. 0 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Greenland: Landscape and life at the edge of the ice

Lecture by Dr. Andreas Mieth

Donnerstag, 8. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Rosenhof 2, Hoisdorfer Landstr. 72, 22927 Großhansdorf

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture by Dr. Andreas Mieth

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Mechanisms of inflammation: therapeutic concepts

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Stefan Rose-John

Donnerstag, 8. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Naturkundemuseum, Hauptstr. 108, 25899 Niebüll

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Stefan Rose-John

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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High blood pressure and its consequences - We are world champions!

Lecture from Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Feldkamp

Donnerstag, 8. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Gemeindezentrum Altenholz - Klausdorfer Str 78b, 24161 Altenholz

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Feldkamp

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 10. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 11. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

 

The defensive democracy: Germany's political system and its enemies

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Dienstag, 13. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Bürgerhaus, Am Markt 3, 24610 Trappenkamp

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Artificial intelligence, what is it?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Alexander Piel

Mittwoch, 14. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Rathaussaal der Stadt Ratzeburg, Unter den Linden 1, 23909 Ratzeburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Schleswig-Holstein history in 60 minutes – key turning points in the history of northern Elbe

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Detlev Kraack

Mittwoch, 14. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Bürgerhaus – VHS, Kopperpahler Allee 69, 24119 Kronshagen

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Detlev Kraack

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Heat pump – climate savior or sham?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dietmar Block

Donnerstag, 15. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Magistratssaal im Schloss, Bleeck 16, 24576 Bad Bramstedt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dietmar Block

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 17. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 18. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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Whole, half or no Prussia? Schleswig-Holstein between 1867 and 1918

Lecture by M.A. Jan Ocker

Montag, 19. Oktober 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Dünen-Hus SPO Am Kurbad, Erlebnis-Promenade, Maleens Knoll 2, 25826 Sankt Peter-Ording

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Greenland: Landscape and life at the edge of the ice

Lecture by Dr. Andreas Mieth

Dienstag, 20. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Archäologisches Landesamt Schleswig-Holstein, Schloss Annettenhöh, Brockdorff-Rantzau-Straße 70, 24837 Schleswig

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture by Dr. Andreas Mieth

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Crises, extreme times, and disasters in the late Middle Ages: the great famine of 1437 to 1400, the storm surges on the Frisian North Sea coast in the 14th century, and the Basel earthquake of 1356.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Gerhard Fouquet

Mittwoch, 21. Oktober 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Schleswig-Holsteinisches Künstlerhaus Eckernförde e. V., Ottestraße 1, 24340 Eckernförde

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Gerhard Fouquet

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Greenland – an Arctic island undergoing change

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Donnerstag, 22. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Förderverein Freya-Frahm-Haus Laboe, Strandstr. 15, 24235 Laboe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 24. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Sonntag, 25. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

Show event details on kiel.de

 

Environmental History of Germany II: From 1908 to the Present Day

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork

Montag, 26. Oktober 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Hotel zur Traube, Markt 9, 25541 Brunsbüttel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Storm surges in the North Sea and Baltic Sea and the end of the city: the examples of Vineta and Rungholt

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Dienstag, 27. Oktober 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium, Rosenstr. 41, 25746 Heide

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Artificial intelligence, metabolic imaging, 3D printing – technologies that are (or will be) changing our world

Lecture from Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jan Hövener

Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Schulzentrum Lütjenburg - Agora (Haupteingang), Kieler Straße 30, 24321 Lütjenburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jan Hövener

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Bild: © Stiftung Schloss Eutin, Foto Catrin Eichinger

In the Mirror of Antiquity

Guided Tour of the Special Exhibition

Samstag, 31. Oktober 2026, 13.00 Uhr

Schloss Eutin, Schloßplatz 5, 23701 Eutin

Starting May 8, 2026, ancient vases, heroines, and gods from classical mythology will encounter the magnificent furnishings of Eutin Castle in its halls and galleries. With more than 40 exhibits from the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities, the exhibition unfolds an impressive interplay of forms and invites visitors to experience the hidden mythological stories that have always been concealed within the castle.

Those who want to learn more can embark on an exciting journey of discovery, tracing images and motifs from antiquity that have been reinterpreted time and again in different eras and continue to shape thought and culture to this day.

The exhibition project is a collaboration between the Eutin Castle Foundation and the Kiel Collection of Classical Antiquities. A program of lectures, guided tours, and creative workshops accompanies the exhibition.

IN THE MIRROR OF ANTIQUITY
May 8 – November 1
Eutin Castle
Guided tour of the special exhibition

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 14.00 Uhr

mit Eintritt

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The crimes of colonialism. Problems of a Eurocentric debate.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Lutz Berger

Dienstag, 3. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Rathaus Niebüll, Sitzungssaal, Hauptstr. 44, 25899 Niebüll

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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What next for the European Union?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Knelangen

Mittwoch, 4. November 2026, 19.00 Uhr

zeiTTor - Museum der Stadt Neustadt in Holstein, Haakengraben 2-6, 23730 Neustadt in Holstein

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Traffic control for the Kiel Canal: How do ships navigate the world's busiest artificial waterway?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Frank Meisel

Mittwoch, 4. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Kultur- und Begegnungsstätte Ehemalige Synagoge, Am Binnenhafen 17, 25840 Friedrichstadt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Frank Meisel

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Kant's Moral Philosophy: An Introduction.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Ino Augsberg

Donnerstag, 5. November 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Kaiser-Karl-Schule Hinter dem Sandberg 1-3, Hinter dem Sandberg 1-3, 25524 Itzehoe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Sleep for health.

Lecture from Prof. Dr.Robert Göder

Mittwoch, 11. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Stadtbücherei Quickborn, Bahnhofstr.100, 25451 Quickborn

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Defensive democracy: Germany's political system and its enemies.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Mittwoch, 11. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Bürgerhaus – VHS, Kopperpahler Allee 69, 24119 Kronshagen

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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From Ritzerau in the Eastern Hills to Krümwaal on Amrum: Landscape change caused by humans in Schleswig-Holstein since the Neolithic period

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Hans-Rudolf Bork

Mittwoch, 11. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Rathaussaal der Stadt Ratzeburg, Unter den Linden 1, 23909 Ratzeburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The challenge of climate change – can we still meet the Paris climate targets?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Mojib Latif

Donnerstag, 12. November 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Johann-Rist-Gymnasium, Am Redder 8, 22880 Wedel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Energy transition projects in Schleswig-Holstein – a selection

Lecture from Dr. Sönke Harm

Donnerstag, 12. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Gemeindezentrum Altenholz - Klausdorfer Str 78b, 24161 Altenholz

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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From space climate to Earth's climate: the heliosphere as a protective shield against interstellar influences

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Bernd Heber

Donnerstag, 19. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Magistratssaal im Schloss, Bleeck 16, 24576 Bad Bramstedt

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Bernd Heber 

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Greenland – an Arctic island in transition

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Montag, 23. November 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium, Rosenstr. 41, 25746 Heide

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Manfred Bölter

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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History of women

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Manfred Hanisch

Dienstag, 24. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Leibniz-Gymnasium, Lübecker Str. 75, 23611 Bad Schwartau

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Climate Ethics – An Introduction

Lecture from Dr. Lukas Tank

Donnerstag, 26. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Schulzentrum Lütjenburg - Agora (Haupteingang), Kieler Straße 30, 24321 Lütjenburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The most powerful woman in medieval Northern Europe: Margaret, ruler of the three kingdoms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway (1353–1412) (Event organised by the Freya-Fahm-Haus e.V. association in cooperation with the SHUG)

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Donnerstag, 26. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Förderverein Freya-Frahm-Haus Laboe, Strandstr. 15, 24235 Laboe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The Bordesholm Altarpiece. An important work of art in Schleswig-Holstein and its theological and historical background

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Andreas Müller

Mittwoch, 2. Dezember 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Eutiner Landesbibliothek, Schlossplatz 4, 23701 Eutin

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The electric car – the solution to all (diesel-) problems?

Lecture from Dr. Sönke Harm

Mittwoch, 2. Dezember 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Rathaussaal der Stadt Ratzeburg, Unter den Linden 1, 23909 Ratzeburg

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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How do I look after my skin properly?

A lecture by Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Mrowietz

Donnerstag, 3. Dezember 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Johann-Rist-Gymnasium, Am Redder 8, 22880 Wedel

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

A lecture by Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Mrowietz

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Adventure research vessel

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Sebastian Krastel

Donnerstag, 3. Dezember 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Kaiser-Karl-Schule Hinter dem Sandberg 1-3, Hinter dem Sandberg 1-3, 25524 Itzehoe

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The age of the image. Landscape as a school of seeing.

Lecture from Prof. Dr.  Ralf Konersmann

Donnerstag, 3. Dezember 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Richard-Haizmann-Museum, Hauptstraße 49, 25899 Niebüll

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr.  Ralf Konersmann

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The Bordesholm Altarpiece. An important work of art in Schleswig-Holstein and its theological and historical background.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Andreas Müller

Mittwoch, 9. Dezember 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Bürgerhaus – VHS, Kopperpahler Allee 69, 24119 Kronshagen

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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The planet's thermostat: How the Earth regulates its climate in the long term (and what is happening right now).

Lecture from PD Dr. Jörg Geldmacher

Mittwoch, 9. Dezember 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium, Rosenstr. 41, 25746 Heide

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 22.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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What was the Christmas star? Astronomical speculations about the Star of Bethlehem

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Holger Kersten

Mittwoch, 16. Dezember 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Schleswig-Holsteinisches Künstlerhaus Eckernförde e. V., Ottestraße 1, 24340 Eckernförde

The SHUG cordially invites you to another event in its lecture series. Our talks explore a wide range of topics, offering fresh perspectives and bringing together current research, engaging questions, and open discussion. The events are open to a broad audience and provide space for exchange, questions, and new ideas.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Holger Kersten

Ende ca. 21.00 Uhr

Admission to the lectures is free for members of all sections of the Schleswig-Holstein University Society! Admission for non-members varies depending on the section. Information at: https://www.shug.uni-kiel.de/de/sektionen.

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Exhibitions


Permanent exhibitions of the Zoological Museum Kiel

Museum visitors can look forward to a wide range of permanent exhibitions.

Zoologisches Museum, Hegewischstraße 3, 24105 Kiel

Exhibition from 1. Januar 2026 until 31. Dezember 2026

The exhibition …where Biology Takes Form highlights the institution’s significant history and features unique specimens of long-extinct animal species.

Whales in Schleswig-Holstein presents the most species-rich whale exhibition in Germany, with 12 original skeletons. The largest exhibit is the 14-metre-long, 1.5-tonne skeleton of a male sperm whale.

Deep Sea is a collaborative exhibition with GEOMAR. Globally unique original objects from the depths of the ocean cast new light on one of the Earth’s most mysterious regions. A particular highlight is the 3-metre-long giant squid Architeuthis.

The Cluster of Excellence The Future Ocean showcases current topics in modern marine research in Kiel through equipment models and interactive displays.

Opening hours:
Closed on Mondays
Tue–Fri 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Sat 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Sun 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Public holidays (except Mondays): 12.00 pm – 4.00 pm

The exhibitions are partners of Science Comes to Town.

Eintritt: Admission is €8 for adults and €5 at the reduced rate; a family day ticket costs €20 and an annual pass €70. Admission is free for Kiel Pass holders, refugees, biology students and low-income visitors with valid proof.

Karten buchen

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Permanent exhibition of the Geological and Mineralogical Museum of Kiel University

Minerals, rocks, meteorites and fossils document the composition and development of the Earth and living beings.

Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum, Ludewig-Meyn-Str. 12, 24118 Kiel

Exhibition from 5. Januar 2026 until 19. Dezember 2026

The Geological and Mineralogical Museum of Kiel University offers insights into the field of geosciences. Among the exhibits are various minerals, rocks, meteorites, and fossils. The collection is used to explain the structure and development of the Earth and living organisms. A particular focus is placed on the regional geology of Northern Germany and the Baltic Sea region. Furthermore, several applications of geosciences are presented.

Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 9 am–4 pm
Sat: 12–4 pm
Sundays and public holidays closed

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

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Our engagement formats


About the partner cities and regions


Kiel is investing in the next generation of scientists

In Kiel, the focus is, among other things, on inspiring young people to engage with science. For schools, teachers, and young people, existing programs such as “Rent-a-Scientist” are being expanded. The French counterpart is also being extended, and successful formats like children's universities are being relaunched and introduced in partner cities.

Citizen science projects and participatory formats provide additional hands-on experiences — both in the classroom and at events such as EUCYS (European Union Contest for Young Scientists). “I am particularly pleased that EUCYS, one of Europe’s most prestigious science competitions for young people, is coming to Kiel. This is a strong signal for education, innovation, and international cooperation,” emphasizes Ulf Kämpfer, Mayor of the City of Kiel.

 

All partners:

 Campus Business Box e.V.

  • Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
  • CINEMARE Meeresfilmfestival
  • CITTI-PARK Kiel
  • Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
  • Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein
  • Europa Union Schleswig-Holstein
  • Fachhochschule Kiel
  • GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel
  • GREEN SCREEN Naturfilmfestival
  • Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein
  • IPN - Leibniz-Institut für die Pädagogik der Naturwissenschaften und Mathematik
  • Industrie- und Handelskammer Kiel
  • Kiel Institut für Weltwirtschaft
  • Kiel Marketing e.V.
  • Kieler Wirtschaftsförderung (KiWi)
  • KielRegion GmbH
  • Landeshauptstadt Kiel
  • Staatskanzlei Schleswig-Holstein
  • Max-Planck-Institut für Evolutionsbiologie
  • Muthesius Kunsthochschule Kiel
  • Schleswig-Holsteinische Universitäts-Gesellschaft
  • Stiftung Jugend forscht e.V. (Jugend forscht e.V.)
  • The Bay Areas e.V.
  • Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein
  • Wissenschaftszentrum Kiel
  • ZBW – Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft

  • ADEUPa, Agence d‘Urbanisme de Brest-Bretagne
  • Biotech Santé Bretagne
  • Brest Métropole
  • Brest‘aim (Océanopolis)
  • Brest Surf Film Festival
  • Bretagne Développement Innovation
  • Bretagne Vivante
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Brest
  • Chambre de Commerce et d‘Industrie du Finistère / World Trade Center Brest
  • Conservatoire Botanique National de Brest
  • Côte Ouest
  • Eau Du Ponant
  • EPAGA - Bassin versant du fleuve de l‘Aulne et de l‘Hyères
  • IFREMER - Institut Français de Recherche pour l‘Exploitation de la Mer
  • IMT Atlantique
  • Labocéa
  • Le Fourneau
  • Les Ateliers des Capucins
  • Pays de Morlaix - Blue Valley
  • Petits Débrouillards
  • Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique
  • Syndicat de Bassin de L‘Elorn
  • Technopôle Brest-Iroise
  • Université de Bretagne Occidentale
  • Ville de Brest
  • Watch the Sea

  • Center of Excellence of the Split-Dalmatia County
  • Fotoklub Split
  • Grad Split
  • Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation
  • Kino Klub Split
  • Institute of Oceanography & Fisheries
  • Marko Marulic City Library Split
  • Sailing Club Zenta Split
  • Society of Technical Culture of the City of Split
  • The University of Split

  • Association for Robotics "Inovatic"
  • NORD University
  • Science Business Publishing
  • University of Algarve
  • University of Gdansk
  • University of Malta
  • Parthenope Univ of Naples


About „Science Comes to Town“

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.