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Science you can touch: Pint of Science inspires in Duisburg and Essen!
Find out everything about the “Pint of Science” event at the University of Duisburg-Essen: exciting lectures, sociable atmosphere, 19th-21st. May 2025.
Science you can touch: Pint of Science inspires in Duisburg and Essen!
The event will take place from May 19th to 21st, 2025 Pint of Science take place in various pubs in Duisburg and Essen. The aim of this event is to present science in an understandable way and without jargon. The event is organized by researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE).
Participation in the lectures is available in Essen for a price of 2.50 euros per ticket. The highlight of the Essen events is the lecture in “Don’t Panic” on May 20th at 7 p.m., which begins at 7:30 p.m. Various topics are discussed here, including diatoms, light to disinfect water, and how the brain works when the eyes are closed. Speakers are Dr. Michael Kloster, Prof. Anzhela Galstyan and Dr. Sebastian Markert.
Duisburg in focus
In Duisburg the event will take place at the Finkenkrug, where two events have already sold out. On May 19th, topics such as artificial vision, star births and artificial intelligence are on the agenda. Prof. Rolf Kuiper, Domenic Pascual and Katja Buntins will speak here. May 21st will be dedicated to nanotechnology, robot suits and miniature physical phenomena, complemented by the expertise of Prof. Elsa Kirchner and Dr. Lars Breuer.
The atmosphere of this event is informal and sociable. Instead of a lecture atmosphere, participants can learn from the scientists in a relaxed environment. The target group includes everyone who is interested, and no previous knowledge is required.
Microorganisms in the spotlight
A particularly exciting lecture will be given by Alexander Probst held, Professor of Environmental Metagenomics at the Faculty of Chemistry at the UDE. He sheds light on the role of microorganisms in our everyday lives. These are not only responsible for diseases, but also for important processes such as the binding of carbon dioxide from the air, which is of central importance in the context of climate change.
Probst's lecture promises a metaphorical journey into the earth's subsurface, in which he explains the connections between flatulence and carbon dioxide - including entertaining elements such as pirates and grappling hooks. These topics show how science can also be exciting and accessible.
For more information about the events and the speakers, it's worth taking a look at the website Pint of Science.