June 20th, 2026

As part of the science program of the Kieler Woche 2026, we hosted an interactive event focused on the ecological, political and linguistic aspects of moving crops all around the world, from pre-history to modern times.

February 22nd, 2026 - Studio Filmtheater, Kiel

This time, we hosted a special evening dedicated to birds, exploring their sounds, their journeys, and the remarkable worlds they inhabit. We were thrilled to see a full house and receive such wonderful feedback from the audience. 

A huge thank you to our fantastic Speakers:

• Charlie Brodersen – “More than just chirping: a little journey through bird sounds”

• Nicolás Luna Bravo – “From sky to ocean: the extreme life of seabirds”

September 16th, 2025 - Hansa48, Kiel

As science is about exploring new ideas, this event introduced a new format — a round table.

with six different “superheroes,” all researchers from various fields, who shared their unique experiences of doing research in their disciplines: some spend hours reading, others analyse vast amounts of data, while some work mainly in labs or interact with participants in clinical studies.

What all disciplines share, however, are curiosity, courage, and plenty of coffee.

August 7th, 2025 - Studio Filmtheater, Kiel

In this event, we dove into the science of food, looking at it both from the inside and the outside. 

Our first speaker introduced the molecular mechanisms of antioxidants and their functions in the body, debunking common myths and beliefs. 

Our second speaker showed how the use of magnetic resonance technology is promising for examining changes in food caused, for example, by temperature variations. 

During this event, we explored the mechanisms behind scientific misinformation, conspiracy theories, and trust in research.

Our speakers offered a data-driven perspective on how trust in science is shaped and challenged and also dived into how misinformation feeds into a self-sustaining loop that threatens the public perception of science.

In addition to this, we also showcased an exhibition: Science is Beautiful. With images gathered from our community, we wanted to present the beauty in our research, which we often overlook. 

February 11th, 2025 - Studio Filmtheater

During this event, we explored the mechanisms behind scientific misinformation, conspiracy theories, and trust in research.

Our speakers offered a data-driven perspective on how trust in science is shaped and challenged and also dived into how misinformation feeds into a self-sustaining loop that threatens the public perception of science.

In addition to this, we also showcased an exhibition: Science is Beautiful. With images gathered from our community, we wanted to present the beauty in our research, which we often overlook. 

February 11th, 2025 - Studio Filmtheater

Through our usual interdisciplinary approach, during this event we celebrated diversity with dialogue and reflection. 

We initially discussed the importance of linguistic diversity, using India as a case study, and its implication in politics and daily lives. Building on that, we also discussed how this very diversity affects the functioning and development of algorithms in the digital realm.

We were thrilled to see such a numerous and lively audience, actively engaging with the speakers. 

Swipe to the end to see a word-cloud on your answers to 'what diversity means to you?' 

September 27th, 2024 - RBZ Wirtschaft, Kiel

We were delighted to be invited by the Kiel Region to contribute to Science Day 2024 with a interactive booth of experiments!

Drawing on the team's background, we prepared two themed tables: "Home physics: Experiments with everyday items" and "Plantastic colours and where to find them". 

We got excited visitors of all ages, which through engaging activities learned concepts such as pH, water movement within plants, and fluidodynamics.

We even got featured on the official summary of the event!

July 18th, 2024 - Studio Filmtheather, Kiel

This interactive event featured two speakers who took different paths after graduating: while one stayed in academia, the other transitioned to the industry. 

After a brief introduction about their career and motivation, we were able to create a discussion flow between the speakers and the audience, who actively participated with questions and curiosity.

In the end we reached our goal of creating a space for interaction around Academia and Industry.

April 10th, 2024 - Studio Filmtheater, Kiel

Studio Filmtheater in Kiel was the perfect venue for discussing sci-fi movies with a side of beer and popcorn. We discussed three movies from diverse fields: 

• Linguistics & "Arrival": How does the alien language work?

• Physics & "Interstellar": What's the black hole in the movie like?

• Molecular Biology & "Contagion": With what pattern did the virus spread in the movie?

Although trial and error is an integral component of the scientific method, failures and mistakes are very rarely discussed in the academic world. 

After highlighting the cases of some historical mistakes that led to discoveries, a few of our team members opened up about failure and mistakes during their PhD journey. Such events led not only to increase in knowledge, but also to emotional growth and reflection on the lack of vulnerability in academia, which can have negative effects on the mental health of early career researchers.

Have a look at this blog article with further reflections on the topic.

For our first event ever, we decided to open a discussion on one of the hottest topics of the moment: Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

With both supporters and critics among nonexperts, the present and future of AI are quite controversial. For this event, we invited two speakers who focus on AI in their research work, but in very different disciplines: philosophy and medicine. 

In an open dialogue format with input from the speaker and questions from the audience, we highlighted potential opportunities and dangers of AI and discussed future developments.