Science meets Rostock: Enjoy exciting lectures in bars!

Science meets Rostock: Enjoy exciting lectures in bars!

Margarethenstraße, 18057 Rostock, Deutschland - What is going on in Rostock? An exciting new series of events relies on the dialogue between science and the public. Under the title "Wellen length Science on Tour", young scientists have teamed up in order to process complex topics in an understandable and entertaining manner. Not only knowledge is conveyed, but also enthusiasm is awakened. The first event is already just around the corner: On Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. it will start in the craft bar on Margarethenstrasse.

In the opening event, a bird curator of the Rostock Zoo will report on the exciting work to save sand rain pipes and other bird species. In addition, doctoral students from the research institute for livestock biology from Dummerstorf provide information about the healthy rearing of calves. Another highlight is the lecture by a doctoral student at the University of Rostock, who explains how hearing children learn to speak of deaf. The series is aimed at everyone - students, young professionals and interested parties of the general public. And best of all: admission is free!

science communicate understandably

The basic idea behind this series of events can be combined great with the goals of science communication. Because here too it is about making complex scientific topics accessible to a general public. According to a report by the University of Rostock, the dialogue between scientists and people without specialist knowledge is one of the greatest challenges. With understandable and motivating communication, trust in scientific knowledge is intended to strengthen. An online course is offered to help scientists to make their content target group -specific and thus promote a better understanding of scientific topics.

It is important that scientific knowledge also stimulates discussions outside of specialist groups. This is the only way to create a living public who is interested in science and actively participates. This not only strengthens the knowledge of society, but also democracy, as the document association's document underlines. There it is clarified that the freedom of science is a cornerstone of our democracy, which is increasingly endangered worldwide.

social responsibility of science

The ambiguous situation of freedom of science and expression is a topic that will also be treated in the announced series of events. This starts in June 2024 and aims to bring scientists directly to dialogue with citizens. The Stifterverband, in cooperation with other science organizations, plans a comprehensive analysis of the current conditions and risks in scientific communication. Surveys and expert interviews should help create a clear picture of the current situation and which measures are necessary to ensure the free exchange of knowledge.