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Quantum world within reach: exhibitions and events in August 2025!
UNI Paderborn presents “HedwiQ”, an interactive exhibition on quantum mechanics, opening on August 30th.
Quantum world within reach: exhibitions and events in August 2025!
On August 15, 2025, quantum mechanics will be the focus of a series of events and exhibitions aimed at spreading knowledge about this fascinating scientific discipline and inspiring young people. An outstanding example of this is the “HedwiQ” project at the University of Paderborn, which specifically aims to introduce Generation Z to the way of thinking in quantum physics. The initiators of the project are the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) in cooperation with the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF).
As part of this project, the free interactive exhibition “Art Meets Quantum Physics” will open on August 30, 2025 and run until November 9. The opening will take place the day before, on August 29th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., where artists will give lectures. A highlight of the exhibition will be the multimedia installation “Quantum Frog” by Natalie Wetzel and Catherine Chung, which interprets the fairy tale “The Frog Prince” from the perspective of quantum physics. Another interactive element will be the table sculpture “Probability of Stay”, designed by Maria Kling, Prof. Dr. Klaus Jöns and PD Dr. Sonja Barkhofen was developed. This sculpture simulates a quantum photonic chip, the functionality of which visitors can influence with their body heat.
Quantum science in focus
Parallel to the Paderborn initiative, another important exhibition is taking place in Göttingen. The exhibition “What the Quant?!” in the Knowledge Museum of the University of Göttingen runs from March 27th to October 5th, 2025 and marks the international year of quantum science and technology 2025. The exhibition addresses the emergence of quantum mechanics 100 years ago and its impact on today's world. Visitors can expect hands-on experiments as well as an interactive city rally developed by physics students at the University of Göttingen. This digital discovery tour leads through Göttingen and focuses on the history of quantum physics with various puzzles and tasks.
The opening of the exhibition will take place on March 26th and will feature an extensive program of events highlighting various aspects of quantum mechanics, including lectures about important female scientists and a quiz evening about the exhibition.
International Quantum Day celebrations
Another important date is April 14th, when World Quantum Day is celebrated. In Berlin, a series of programs is taking place at Urania, organized by the German Physical Society and the TU Berlin, which offers open workshops, hands-on experiments and lectures to anyone interested. The event runs from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and presents, among other things, the “QuanTour light source,” an open science project, as well as the traveling exhibition “Rethinking Physics,” which focuses on the fascination with quantum physics.
A special interactive highlight will be the installation “Quantum Jungle”, which clearly visualizes essential physical concepts of quantum mechanics. The day ends with the “Quantum Science Slam,” in which young researchers present their work in an exciting format.
These events illustrate the growing importance of quantum mechanics in the educational landscape and offer a platform for understanding and fascination with this complex matter. The foundation for the future of quantum research is being laid in Paderborn as well as in Göttingen and Berlin, actively involving young people and making them curious about fundamental principles. Scientists and educational institutes are working together to get a wider audience excited about quantum physics.