Banner of the Berlin Science Week with 2 cubes
Banner of the Berlin Science Week with 2 cubes

BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK

Every year Berlin Science Week transforms the city into a vibrant festival of scientific ideas, exploration and experimentation.    

This year’s theme was COMMON GROUND. With the belief that science can bridge boundaries, ideologies, and cultures, we provided a platform where knowledge was openly shared, and the world’s most pressing challenges could be tackled collectively. Our aim was to highlight the central role of science in fostering a cooperative, inclusive, and informed society and to invite participants to engage in an inspiring dialogue.

1 — 10 NOVEMBER

Over the course of 10 days, we ignited a lively programme of over 300 events across our two dynamic festival hubs, as well as various other venues throughout the city and online.

A Soapbox Science speaker standing on a small outdoor stage at the Holzmarkt 25 marketplace, surrounded by an engaged audience
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Four speakers engaging in a panel discussion on evaluating research at the New Normal Hall during Berlin Science Week Campus
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children trying out goggles at an exhibition stand in the birds room of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin
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"Sara Niksic presenting her sound work on whale songs on the Säälchen stage, illuminated in blue
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Scientist speaking about her work in front of a dinosaur skull
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volunteer of the Berlin Science Week smiling at two guests at the Opening of the Berlin Science Week
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Projection of a virtual brain at the Planetarium, organised by the Einstein Foundation Berlin
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outside view of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin on the first sunny day of the Berlin Science Week CAMPUS
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Rick Minnich discussing his film 'The Big Thaw' on the Säälchen stage, with a scene from the movie projected in the background.
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woman putting a sticker on a board asking 'What's our Common Ground?'
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Plantfluencer Robinga speaks to a group of people in the outdoor area of the Holzmarkt
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two adults standing in front of an exhibition board discussing income inequalities
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woman in the audience raising a question at the Berlin Science Week CAMPUS
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five panelists discussing the science of sex at the Science & Culture FORUM
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workshop with adults at the Collaborative Field of the Berlin Science Week CAMPUS
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speaker talking about mental health and creative expression through movies at the Science & Culture FORUM
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A scientist on stage discussing her work with the audience during a science slam at Roadrunners Paradise, organised by the Berlin Clusters of Excellence.
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workshop at the Spreelunke about waterbodies. the room is set in blue light.
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Four speakers discussing the science of love at the Hörsaalruine at Charité, with the live podcast broadcasted on Deutschlandfunk Nova
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Science of Rave performing at the Berlin Science Week Closing Party with a DJ set and vibrant yellow visuals on stage.
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PROGRAMME 2024

Our lively programme covered vast areas of scientific exploration; from nature to technology, society and more. Through discussions and talks, workshops, science slams, performances and films, Berlin Science Week brought diverse viewpoints together to spark curiosity and nurture a deeper understanding of our world. 

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CAMPUS

On 1 - 2 November, the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin transformed into the centre of Berlin Science Week.

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SHARE YOUR IDEAS

We're inviting you to share your thoughts and ideas around this year's guiding question, 'How can science help bridge divides?'. The platform is still accessible, and we encourage you to continue submitting your thoughts – even after the festival – to further contribute to this ongoing dialogue. Share your ideas here.