In Aachen, science becomes an experience: when creative minds compete for the best applause at the ScienceSlam, the ScienceCamp invites young researchers to join in or the university brings research to the heart of the city in the town hall, innovation becomes tangible. This is where curiosity meets expertise - exciting, surprising and approachable.
University in the town hall
The "Uni im Rathaus" brings science right into the heart of the city: researchers from Aachen's universities present current projects, surprising findings and exciting future topics - in an understandable way and in direct exchange with the city's society. In a relaxed atmosphere, citizens can take a look behind the scenes of science, ask questions and join in the discussion. The series of events shows how diverse and lively research is in Aachen and makes it clear that science does not only belong in lecture halls and laboratories, but also where people come together - in the town hall.
ScienceSlam
At the FH Aachen Science Slam on the Katschhof, science becomes a show: young researchers present their projects in just ten minutes - entertaining, understandable and in the middle of Aachen's old town. Exciting topics meet creativity and humor, and the audience chooses the best slam live. In this way, science becomes easily accessible and inspires people of all ages. The Science Slam makes research tangible, surprising and approachable - right in the open air against a historic backdrop.
ScienceCamp
The ScienceCamp organized by the Science Office at the OecherLab invites young explorers to experience science up close. In exciting workshops and experiments, children and young people can do their own research, tinker and develop their creativity. Whether it's robotics, environmental technology or artificial intelligence - future topics are taught in a playful way here. Together with Aachen researchers and experts, innovative ideas and real "aha" moments are created. The ScienceCamp makes science tangible and arouses curiosity for the world of tomorrow - right in the heart of the city.
RWTH LateNight in the OecherLab
The RWTH LateNight in the OecherLab brings science and entertainment together in a special way: In the talk show format, researchers from RWTH Aachen University present their work and themselves - surprisingly, comprehensibly and with a twinkle in their eye. In a relaxed evening atmosphere, complex topics become tangible and the people behind them become visible. The RWTH LateNight shows how exciting and entertaining science can be - directly in the OecherLab, with musical accompaniment from the RWTH Big Band Kombo and in the middle of Aachen city center.