Events

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!

Dates in January/February:
Tuesday, 27 January, 18:00 (s.t.), Leibnizstraße 8, Room 501
Tuesday, 3 February, 18:00 (s.t.), Leibnizstraße 8, Room 501
Tuesday, 10 February, 17:00 (s.t.), Olshausenstraße 80a
Tuesday, 17 February, 17:00 (s.t.), Olshausenstraße 80a
Tuesday, 24 February, cancelled
Tuesday, 3 March, 17:00 (s.t.), Olshausenstraße 80a
Tuesday, 10 March, 17:00 (s.t.), Olshausenstraße 80a
Tuesday, 17 March, 17:00 (s.t.), Olshausenstraße 80a
Tuesday, 24 March, cancelled
Tuesday, 31 March, 17:00 (s.t.), Olshausenstraße 80a
Tuesday, 7 April, 17:00 (s.t.), Olshausenstraße 80a

The time and location of further dates will be announced in due course.

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

The interactive stage programme of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is aimed at pupils in Years 4 to 6. In an educational and entertaining way, the show presents current research and future visions from the fields of aviation, space, energy and transport.

As part of its tour across Germany, the DLR Space Show will stop at the concert hall of Kiel Castle.

During the 90-minute show, children embark on an exciting journey through time. How does today’s research contribute to the world of tomorrow? Hands-on activities, astonishing experiments and impressive visuals provide answers to this question. With entertainment and action, the DLR team makes one thing clear: research is fun – and it is the key to a better future.

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

The interactive stage programme of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is aimed at pupils in Years 4 to 6. In an educational and entertaining way, the show presents current research and future visions from the fields of aviation, space, energy and transport.

As part of its tour across Germany, the DLR Space Show will stop at the concert hall of Kiel Castle.

During the 90-minute show, children embark on an exciting journey through time. How does today’s research contribute to the world of tomorrow? Hands-on activities, astonishing experiments and impressive visuals provide answers to this question. With entertainment and action, the DLR team makes one thing clear: research is fun – and it is the key to a better future.

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

As part of its tour across Germany, the DLR Space Show will stop at the concert hall of Kiel Castle.

During the 90-minute show, children embark on an exciting journey through time. How does today’s research contribute to the world of tomorrow? Hands-on activities, astonishing experiments and impressive visuals provide answers to this question. With entertainment and action, the DLR team makes one thing clear: research is fun – and it is the key to a better future.

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Whales and dolphins have fascinated humanity since time immemorial. Yet it is not only their elegance and beauty that captivate us, but also their complex behaviour, ecology and evolution, as well as the impact humans have on these giants of the seas. From the blue whale, the heaviest animal ever to have lived on Earth, to the local harbour porpoise, the smallest marine mammal: whether it is deep dives, powerful sounds or enormous body size, the world of whales is full of superlatives. During this Wednesday evening tour, we will explore all of this together using exclusive collection material. Highlights include a collection of dolphin skulls with specimens from all over the world. Reservations for this tour open on 19 February 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.

The interactive stage programme of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is aimed at pupils in Years 4 to 6. In an educational and entertaining way, the show presents current research and future visions from the fields of aviation, space, energy and transport.

As part of its tour across Germany, the DLR Space Show will stop at the concert hall of Kiel Castle.

During the 90-minute show, children embark on an exciting journey through time. How does today’s research contribute to the world of tomorrow? Hands-on activities, astonishing experiments and impressive visuals provide answers to this question. With entertainment and action, the DLR team makes one thing clear: research is fun – and it is the key to a better future.

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

The interactive stage programme of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is aimed at pupils in Years 4 to 6. In an educational and entertaining way, the show presents current research and future visions from the fields of aviation, space, energy and transport.

As part of its tour across Germany, the DLR Space Show will stop at the concert hall of Kiel Castle.

During the 90-minute show, children embark on an exciting journey through time. How does today’s research contribute to the world of tomorrow? Hands-on activities, astonishing experiments and impressive visuals provide answers to this question. With entertainment and action, the DLR team makes one thing clear: research is fun – and it is the key to a better future.

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

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.

The interactive stage programme of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is aimed at pupils in Years 4 to 6. In an educational and entertaining way, the show presents current research and future visions from the fields of aviation, space, energy and transport.

As part of its tour across Germany, the DLR Space Show will stop at the concert hall of Kiel Castle.

During the 90-minute show, children embark on an exciting journey through time. How does today’s research contribute to the world of tomorrow? Hands-on activities, astonishing experiments and impressive visuals provide answers to this question. With entertainment and action, the DLR team makes one thing clear: research is fun – and it is the key to a better future.

This event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Offshore wind energy in Europe is at a turning point: alongside ambitious expansion targets, the question of decommissioning aging installations is increasingly coming into focus. The first German projects are already in the preparation phase. Concepts and processes for decommissioning — including the consideration of complete versus partial removal as well as potential re-use of foundations — are currently being examined. But how can such projects be successfully implemented, and how can the seabed be restored, given the high costs and the still insufficiently researched ecological impacts on the marine environment?

As part of the Kiel Marketplace, the current status, research gaps, and possible cooperation between industry, academia, and policymakers for this future task will be discussed.

Key Impulses

The legal framework for decommissioning installations after the expiry of operating permits
Prof. Dr. Florian Becker, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU)

Offshore decommissioning: Industry perspective and political framework conditions
Philipp Jakobi, Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V.

Decommissioning and its impacts on ecosystems
Dr. Eva Strothotte, Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum Fachhochschule Kiel GmbH

The Event is partner of Science Comes to Town.

“Jugend forscht – We Foster Talent” is Germany’s best-known young researchers’ competition, promoting outstanding achievements and aptitudes in the natural sciences, mathematics and technology. Young researchers up to the age of 21 take part in the contest.

Following the national final in May, the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) will take place in Kiel in September.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.