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

 

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

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

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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

Show event details on kiel.de

 

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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Greenland—An Arctic Island in Flux

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

 

Citizen Science & Digital Methods Day

Citizen Science & Digital Methods in the Cultural Heritage Sector: A Day of Fascinating Insights, Talks and Workshops

Montag, 26. Oktober 2026, 10.00 Uhr

Kulturspeicher | Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek, Am Wall 47-51, 24103 Kiel

Members of the public with an interest in research can contribute to various stages of the research process: from developing research questions and collecting and analysing data to publishing results. The aim is to create new knowledge together, make science more accessible to society and strengthen the exchange between researchers and the public.

We will start the day with an introductory talk on Citizen Science and the latest developments in the field. We will also showcase a range of projects that use digital methods and tools such as Transkribus, Wikidata and more.

In the afternoon, introductory workshops will offer hands-on experience with Transkribus and Wikidata, as well as guidance on how to plan a Citizen Science project.

Meet colleagues from mit:forschen (the Citizen Science platform), a wide range of GLAM institutions (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums), the independent network “WikiKult – Open Cultural Data” and universities.

We warmly welcome anyone interested in cultural institutions, from near and far, as well as members of the public who would like to learn more about Citizen Science projects in the cultural sector or get involved.

Free registration is now open and available until and including 23 October 2026 via the event link: https://event-kulturspeicher.schleswig-holstein.de/#/events/732a9e22-1716-4e86-9e43-8c94b4154398

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.


Citizen Science & Digital Methods in the Cultural Heritage Sector: A Day of Fascinating Insights, Talks and Workshops

Ende ca. 18.00 Uhr

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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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fall campus

A Day of Research, Practice, and Exchange

Dienstag, 27. Oktober 2026, 9.00 Uhr

Wissenschaftspark / Wissenschaftszentrum, Frauenhoferstr. 13, 24118 Kiel

How can current research provide new insights for schools and classroom instruction?

The Fall Campus is aimed at teachers and pre-service teachers and brings together current research from CAU Kiel with practical applications in schools and the classroom.

Research insights provide a look into current academic questions and highlight the implications they hold for schools and teaching. In practice-oriented workshops, scientific findings are explored, tested, and applied to specific challenges in everyday school life.

In addition, the Fall Campus offers opportunities for exchange, networking, and dialogue between academia and school practice.

Registration: Registration is required and can be completed via Zenkit.

Detailed Program: All program items and further information can be found at Herbstcampus 2026 — Startseite.

Organized by:

Center for Teacher Education (ZfL) and Kiel Research Workshop (KiFo)

Partner event of:

Science Comes to Town

Ende ca. 15.30 Uhr

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The welfare state in Germany: continuity and change

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

Dienstag, 27. Oktober 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 by Prof. Dr. Christian Martin

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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A Blueprint Instead of a Wasteland—How Do We Create Places Where We Can Help Shape Democracy?

Strong democracies emerge in societies where people know and trust one another and shape their lives together. And this freedom to shape our communities needs space.

Dienstag, 27. Oktober 2026, 18.15 Uhr

HAW Kiel, Sokratesplatz 1, 24149 Kiel

Such spaces are often referred to as “third places” because they are generally separate from both the workplace and the home. They can be neighborhood meeting places, marketplaces, or pop-up stores – the definition depends on the context and the goals they aim to achieve.

How do such places emerge, and where can we find the people who can help us build them?

During the Interdisciplinary Weeks at HAW Kiel, students visited such places and explored the field of urban development. The organizers now want to bring this concept of collective exploration into the wider urban community and invite you to discuss how we can create and shape places for people to meet and connect.

Practical information: The exact venue will be announced on the day of the event.

HAW Kiel is a partner of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 20.00 Uhr

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Pharmaceutical residues in the environment

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Christian Peifer

Dienstag, 27. Oktober 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Glinder Mühle, Kupfermühlenweg 7, 21509 Glinde

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 Peifer

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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Microalgae: Biomass, Bioenergy, Bioactive Compounds, CO2 Sink—Solutions for the Future?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Schulz

Dienstag, 27. Oktober 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.

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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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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Co-Founder Meet&Match meets Science Comes to Town

Find your startup team—or the idea that’s right for you

Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 2026, 15.00 Uhr

Rathaus Kiel - Ratssaal, Fleethörn 9, 24103 Kiel

Do you have an exciting idea and are looking for the right people to turn it into a startup? Do you want to start a business but don’t have a business idea of your own yet? Or are you working in academia and wondering what opportunities might arise from research and scientific expertise?

Then Co-Founder Meet&Match is just the thing for you.

At this event, Startup Port, the Center for Entrepreneurship (ZfE) at the University of Kiel, and Science Comes To Town will bring together people with ideas, skills, and an interest in starting a business at Kiel City Hall. The goal is to help form new startup teams and foster exchange between academia, business, and the startup community.


What can you expect?

Startup Pitches
Do you have an idea and want to present it on stage? Even before the event begins, we’ll offer elevator pitch training so you can present your idea in a compelling way. Afterward, you’ll have the opportunity to give a short pitch on stage to show what you’re working on and what kind of co-founders you’re looking for.

Wall of Ideas
All startup ideas will also be showcased in a poster exhibition. This way, you can discover exciting projects in a relaxed atmosphere, ask questions, and strike up a conversation directly with the founders.

Networking & Matchmaking
Meet people whose skills complement your idea—or find a startup you’d like to join. Whether it’s business, technology, science, design, or communication: Successful startup teams are built on diverse perspectives and skills.

Of particular interest to researchers
Innovative startups often emerge where new (scientific) findings meet entrepreneurial thinking. That is why the Co-Founder Meet&Match is specifically aimed at researchers, doctoral candidates, research assistants, and students from all disciplines.

As a guest interested in starting a business, you don’t need to have a fully developed business idea or any experience in entrepreneurship. Perhaps this afternoon will be the first time you discover how your expertise can become part of an innovative startup.

For information and registration visit:
Co-Founder Meet&Match Teams Up with Science Comes to Town in Kiel | Co-Founder-Matching

Ende ca. 19.00 Uhr

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Heat Pump: Climate Savior or False Hope?

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dietmar Block

Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 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.

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

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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History of Women

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Dr. Manfred Hanisch

Dienstag, 3. November 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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Computational chemistry: How we can predict what molecules do with each other and how this changes our view of the world

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Bernd Hartke

Dienstag, 3. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Glinder Mühle, Kupfermühlenweg 7, 21509 Glinde

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. Bernd Hartke

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 Cake Paradox: Overweight Despite a Healthy Diet and Exercise?

Lecture from PD Dr. med. Tim Hollstein

Dienstag, 3. November 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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Kids' University: Adventure on a Research Vessel – Expeditions on the World's Oceans

How do scientists explore the dark depths of the oceans? And what is daily life like aboard a research vessel?

Mittwoch, 4. November 2026, 16.30 Uhr

CAP 3, Christian-Albrechts Platz 3 , 24103 Kiel

Two-thirds of the Earth is covered by the ocean, and yet large parts of the oceans remain unexplored to this day. Expeditions across the world’s oceans are among humanity’s last great adventures. Deep down on the ocean floor, many secrets still await discovery.

But how do scientists explore the dark depths of the oceans? And what is everyday life like aboard a research vessel? In the Children’s University lecture on November 4, 2026, Professor Sebastian Krastel will take you on a journey of discovery across the world’s oceans: From the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean and on to the icy Antarctic. Along the way, you’ll learn, for example, which research vessels are in use, how modern echo sounders explore the seafloor, how underwater robots are deployed, and what mysterious samples from the depths are brought to light.

Sebastian Krastel is a professor of marine geophysics at the Institute of Geosciences at Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (CAU) and an expert in the study of marine natural hazards.

Interactive lectures for children ages 8 to 14.

  • When? 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Admission to the Children’s University lectures begins at 4:00 p.m. Adults can watch all lectures via livestream in a second lecture hall.

  • Where? Kiel University, Lecture Hall Building, Christian-Albrechts-Platz 3 (CAP3), Lecture Hall 2

Organizational Details:

Participation in the Children’s University is free of charge. However, the number of participants per lecture is limited. For organizational reasons, admission is therefore only possible with a valid ticket.

-> Click here to register for individual or group tickets.

Bus tickets can be purchased through Science Comes to Town if needed.

This event is part of Science Comes to Town.

Ende ca. 17.30 Uhr

Admission is free, but registration is required: https://www.forschungs-werkstatt.de/aktuelles/jetzt-anmelden-kinderuni-2026/

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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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The Reformation in Schleswig-Holstein: An Overview

Lecture from Prof. Dr. Andreas Müller

Mittwoch, 4. November 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.

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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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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Greenland: Landscape and life at the edge of the ice

Lecture by Dr. Andreas Mieth

Donnerstag, 5. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Haus der Kirche, Lindenplatz 18, 24582 Bordesholm

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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Factory Theater Produktionen zeigt: VENEDIG UNTER – A Cyborg Tour

Eine multimediale Performance von Elena Messner & Gabriele Schelle

Freitag, 6. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

KulturForum Kiel, Andreas-Gayk-Straße 31, 24103 Kiel

Die Zukunft. Venedig ist Erinnerung.
Eine Forschungsstation inmitten der versunkenen Lagunenstadt öffnet erstmals ihre Tore für Besucher*innen. Vor der Eröffnung der KI-betriebenen Station führt die Künstliche Intelligenz Cyb die Influencerin und Klimaaktivistin Meg sowie den Journalisten Bruno auf eine exklusive Tour in die Tiefe.
„Wir reisen in eine vergangene Epoche – in die Zeit der großen Küstenstädte.“
Was als spektakulärer Tauchgang in eine traumhafte Unterwasserwelt beginnt, wird zu einer verstörenden Reise in die verdrängte Realität des Klimawandels. Zwischen versunkenen Palästen und digitalen Erinnerungen stellt sich eine unbequeme Frage: Was sind wir bereit zu akzeptieren – und was müssen wir verdrängen, um weiterleben zu können?
Mit Originalaufnahmen eines Unterwasserroboters des GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel, Live-Performance und Projektionen entsteht eine immersive Reise. Ein Tauchgang in eine mögliche Zukunft.
„Das Verschwinden ist nirgendwo greifbarer als hier.“
 
Regie Gabriele Schelle, Dramaturgie Elena Messner, Musik Adrián Artacho, Bühne Miriam Flick, Regieassistenz Geronimo Stening, Grafik Alisa Karabut 
Mit Anna Krestel, Christian Nisslmüller, Gabriele Schelle, Adrián Artacho
 
Wissenschaftliche Beratung und Bereitstellung von Unterwasseraufnahmen durch das GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel.
Gefördert durch Kieler Kulturfonds und Bucerius Zeit Stiftung

Eine multimediale Performance von Elena Messner & Gabriele Schelle

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Eintritt: Vvk 23 Euro zzgl. Gebühr / AK 24 Euro, erm. 16 Euro (nur AK)

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Comet laboratory PHILAE on Kiel's feet - The landing of an ESA space probe on comet 67P/Churimov-Gerasimenko

Lecture by Dr. Frank Paul

Dienstag, 10. November 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.

Lecture by Dr. Frank Paul

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 - With the cell into the cell - 2.0

Lecture by Dr. rer. nat. Jan Euteneuer

Dienstag, 10. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

Glinder Mühle, Kupfermühlenweg 7, 21509 Glinde

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. rer. nat. Jan Euteneuer

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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Between House Building and Potatoes: The Settlement and Cultivation Project in the Heath and Moorlands of the Jutland Peninsula + Film

Elmshorn Chapter, in collaboration with the Local History Association

Dienstag, 10. November 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.

Elmshorn Chapter, in collaboration with the Local History Association

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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Factory Theater Produktionen zeigt: VENEDIG UNTER – A Cyborg Tour

Eine multimediale Performance von Elena Messner & Gabriele Schelle

Mittwoch, 11. November 2026, 19.30 Uhr

KulturForum Kiel, Andreas-Gayk-Straße 31, 24103 Kiel

Die Zukunft. Venedig ist Erinnerung.
Eine Forschungsstation inmitten der versunkenen Lagunenstadt öffnet erstmals ihre Tore für Besucher*innen. Vor der Eröffnung der KI-betriebenen Station führt die Künstliche Intelligenz Cyb die Influencerin und Klimaaktivistin Meg sowie den Journalisten Bruno auf eine exklusive Tour in die Tiefe.
„Wir reisen in eine vergangene Epoche – in die Zeit der großen Küstenstädte.“
Was als spektakulärer Tauchgang in eine traumhafte Unterwasserwelt beginnt, wird zu einer verstörenden Reise in die verdrängte Realität des Klimawandels. Zwischen versunkenen Palästen und digitalen Erinnerungen stellt sich eine unbequeme Frage: Was sind wir bereit zu akzeptieren – und was müssen wir verdrängen, um weiterleben zu können?
Mit Originalaufnahmen eines Unterwasserroboters des GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel, Live-Performance und Projektionen entsteht eine immersive Reise. Ein Tauchgang in eine mögliche Zukunft.
„Das Verschwinden ist nirgendwo greifbarer als hier.“
 
Regie Gabriele Schelle, Dramaturgie Elena Messner, Musik Adrián Artacho, Bühne Miriam Flick, Regieassistenz Geronimo Stening, Grafik Alisa Karabut 
Mit Anna Krestel, Christian Nisslmüller, Gabriele Schelle, Adrián Artacho
 
Wissenschaftliche Beratung und Bereitstellung von Unterwasseraufnahmen durch das GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel.
Gefördert durch Kieler Kulturfonds und Bucerius Zeit Stiftung
 

Eine multimediale Performance von Elena Messner & Gabriele Schelle

Ende ca. 21.30 Uhr

Eintritt: Vvk 23 Euro zzgl. Gebühr / AK 24 Euro, erm. 16 Euro (nur AK)

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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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Welcome to the Open Science Land

Exhibition at the ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics Three floors, several stops, a travel guide to open research: the exhibition “Expedition to the Open Science Land” invites visitors to explore open-science practices in economic research along a clearly signposted route.

ZBW – Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft, Düsternbrooker Weg 120, 24105 Kiel

Exhibition from 16. Februar 2026 until 31. Dezember 2026

Openness and transparency are becoming increasingly important in economic research—not least because results are expected to be traceable and usable for further research, policymaking, businesses and institutions. At the same time, questions of reproducibility are moving further into focus. This is where Open Science comes in: making data, methods and materials openly available makes it easier to scrutinise results and strengthens the integrity of research.

The exhibition “Expedition to the Open Science Land” is designed as a travel guide. It first provides orientation to the “geography” of the Open Science Land and then leads visitors to selected places where specific practices come to life.

The route is divided into three regions—planning, documentation and dissemination—and thus opens up stops along the research process. Along the way, visitors will encounter, among other things, the “Grand Hotel Registrarium”, the “Marketplace of Research Treasures”, the Open Access Library, and the “Bridge of Open Dialogue” between science and society. At the end of the trail, a Reflection Oasis invites visitors to consider the opportunities and challenges of Open Science in their own practice.
More information: www.expedition-open-science.org

Practical information for exhibition visitors
Address:
ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics
Düsternbrooker Weg 120
24105 Kiel

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm

The exhibition is part of Science Comes to Town.


Exhibition at the ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics

Three floors, several stops, a travel guide to open research: the exhibition “Expedition to the Open Science Land” invites visitors to explore open-science practices in economic research along a clearly signposted route.

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Permanent Exhibition “Kieler.Zeit.Räume. under National Socialism”

In our permanent exhibition “Kieler.Zeit.Räume. under National Socialism”, we tell the story of the city during the Nazi era through nine locations in Kiel.

Stadtgeschichte hoch 3, Hopfenstraße 30, 24103 Kiel

Exhibition from 13. März 2026 until 31. Mai 2029

Historical documents such as maps, photographs, persecution files and newspapers provide insights into the period. The exhibition was developed in collaboration with initiatives and associations including the Association of German Sinti and Roma, Schleswig-Holstein Regional Association, and the Kiel Advisory Council for People with Disabilities.

The exhibition does not present a finished narrative. You are invited to take part as well: conduct your own research, ask questions, and actively help shape Kiel’s urban history.

The event is partner of Science Comes to Town.


In our permanent exhibition “Kieler.Zeit.Räume. under National Socialism”, we tell the story of the city during the Nazi era through nine locations in Kiel. 

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Kiel: Breaking the Surface. Women in Marine Research.

Exhibition at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel

GEOMAR Campus | Foyer Gebäude 8, Wischhofstr. 1-3, 24148 Kiel

Exhibition from 7. Oktober 2026 until 14. Dezember 2026

Marine research would be inconceivable without the work of women in science. Their research makes a decisive contribution to a better understanding of the oceans and to advancing current scientific research.

Nevertheless, their contributions do not receive the recognition they deserve.

The exhibition ‘Breaking the Surface: Women in Marine Research’ focuses precisely on these perspectives. Personal insights into the day-to-day research lives of these female scientists are complemented by portraits by the photographer Marzena Skubatz. Notes, stories and visual impressions offer direct access to the people behind the science and their individual approaches to the ocean.

GEOMAR Director, Professor Dr Katja Matthes, is also featured in the exhibition, as one of the women portrayed. This makes it even more exciting that the exhibition is being shown at the GEOMAR campus in October.

Information on visiting the Breaking the Surface exhibition at GEOMAR:

Soft opening: 7 October 2026
Venue: Foyer of Building 8 on the GEOMAR Campus, Wischhofstr. 1–3, 24148 Kiel
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, Fri 8.30 am to 3.00 pm

Admission to the exhibition is free!

Breaking the Surface is an initiative of Universität Hamburg and the International Maritime Museum Hamburg. The event is hosted at the campus of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. Supported by the German Marine Research Alliance and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

The event is a partner of Science Comes to Town.


Exhibition at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel

Eintritt: Die Veranstaltung ist öffentlich und ohne Anmeldung während der Öffnungszeiten zugänglich. Der Eintritt ist kostenfrei.

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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:

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  • 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


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