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The War in Ukraine: The Current Situation and Challenges Today

Lecture from Prof. Dr.  Dr. Manfred Hanisch

Freitag, 9. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Volkshochschule Schwarzenbek, Berliner Str.1-5, 21493 Schwarzenbek

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. Manfred Hanisch

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

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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

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The Magic of Modern Materials: Flexible Ceramics and Black Air

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Rainer Adelung

Montag, 12. Oktober 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.

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 defensive democracy: Germany's political system and its enemies

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Dienstag, 13. Oktober 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.
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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Calls for Freedom in Iran: From the 19th Century to the Present

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Anja Pistor-Hatam

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 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: €6.00 / Free for pupils, students, and trainees.

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Why Vikings Didn't Wear Horned Helmets: Myths and Realities of Viking History

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Mittwoch, 14. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Stadtbücherei Kappeln, Schmiedestr. 13, 24376 Kappeln

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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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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Our irrational side: the origin and significance of irrational thought content

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Robert Göder

Mittwoch, 14. Oktober 2026, 20.00 Uhr

Buchhandlung TON & TEXT, Kuhtorstraße 5-7, 23758 Oldenburg 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 by Prof. Dr. Robert Göder

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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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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Forensic Genetics—From Cell to Cell

Lecture from Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jan Euteneuer

Dienstag, 20. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Mensa der Schulen am Hufenweg, Hufenweg 5, 24211 Preetz

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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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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Fritz Haber – A Life in Extreme Times

Lecture from Dr. Dietrich Sturm

Donnerstag, 22. Oktober 2026, 19.00 Uhr

Rathaus Heikendorf, Dorfplatz 2, 24226 Heikendorf

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: €6.00 / Free for pupils, students, and trainees.

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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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People and the Sea: A Story of the Relationship Between Schleswig-Holstein and the Sea

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Oliver Auge

Donnerstag, 22. 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.

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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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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Über Science Comes To Town

Der Aufruf Science Comes To Town baut auf der vorherigen Initiative „European City of Science“ auf, die alle zwei Jahre eine europäische Stadt zur Wissenschaftshauptstadt ernannte. Die letzte European City of Science war 2024 Katowice (Polen). Die Initiative trägt zum Europäischen Forschungsraum und zum Pakt für Forschung und Innovation (F&I) in Europa bei, die die Bedeutung sozialer Verantwortung sowie die aktive Beteiligung von Bürger*innen und der Gesellschaft an Forschung und Innovation (F&I) hervorheben.

Gefördert durch die Europäische Union. Die geäußerten Ansichten und Meinungen liegen ausschließlich in der Verantwortung der Autorinnen und Autoren und spiegeln nicht notwendigerweise die der Europäischen Union oder der European Research Executive Agency wider. Weder die Europäische Union noch die Bewilligungsbehörde können für diese verantwortlich gemacht werden.