On June 28, DAS OFFENE WISSENSLABOR presented itself in all its diversity. For the Long Night of Science, around 50 Berlin scientific institutions opened their doors and made research accessible to everyone. Over 36,000 visitors took advantage of the opportunity—including the Berlin University Alliance, which offered a varied program in the courtyard of Humboldt University.
Exchange on the major issues of our time
Visitors were able to engage directly with scientists on the BUA platform in front of the main building of HU Berlin. Three program items focused on the question of how research can contribute to solving global challenges:
- The event kicked off with a special edition of the BUA Open Space salon series on the topic of water.
- This was followed by the winners of the “Art Meets Science” ideas competition presenting their projects, accompanied by an exhibition of artistic interpretations of their research.
- The event concluded with concise pitches from three Berlin clusters of excellence, which provided insights into their cutting-edge research.
Popcorn, BUA coffee from The Barn, and many stimulating conversations created the perfect atmosphere.
Magazine premiere: “beyond”
The Berlin University Alliance's new magazine, beyond, was unveiled for the first time. Created in cooperation with the Tagesspiegel newspaper, the title stands for research that transcends boundaries—academic, institutional, and sectoral.