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At the beginning of July, scientists will leave the lecture hall behind and bring their research to Cologne’s city centre / Talks allow the public to learn and join in on the discussion
On Saturday, 4 July 2026, scientists will share fascinating insights into their research. As part of the ‘Soapbox Science’ initiative, nine female and non-binary researchers from the Universities of Cologne and Düsseldorf will give talks at Cologne’s Neumarkt on topics ranging from biology and medicine to quantum physics, presented in a way that is accessible to a general audience. Among other things, they will reveal why bats live so long and how plants communicate. Visitors will have the chance to experience science first-hand, ask questions and chat with the researchers. The speakers will once again take to their traditional ‘soapboxes’ in front of Globetrotter in Cologne’s city centre, where ‘Soapbox Science’ will be held again this year.
When:
4 July 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Soapbox Science
Where: Cologne, Zeppelinstrasse, in front of Globetrotter
Participation is free of charge and no registration is required.
‘Soapbox Science’ is an international science communication initiative that raises the profile of women and non-binary people in research while making science accessible to a broad audience. Inspired by the London’s Speakers’ Corner, researchers leave the lecture hall behind and bring science to the public square. Without slides or technical equipment, but with plenty of enthusiasm for their research, they engage directly with passers-by and the local community. The goal is to present science in a way that is understandable, accessible and interactive, while also showcasing a diverse range of role models in research.
Founded in London in 2011, Soapbox Science is now held in numerous cities around the world. In the Rhineland, the event is organized by the three Clusters of Excellence – CECAD (aging research), ML4Q (quantum physics) and CEPLAS (plant science) – as well as the University of Cologne, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and the University of Bonn.
Media Contact:
Verena Becerra Vallejo
+49 221 487 84043
vbecerra@uni-koeln.de
University of Cologne scientists have already participated in “Soapbox Science” in recent years. Thi ...
Source: Ludolf Dahmen
Copyright: Ludolf Dahmen / University of Cologne
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University of Cologne scientists have already participated in “Soapbox Science” in recent years. Thi ...
Source: Ludolf Dahmen
Copyright: Ludolf Dahmen / University of Cologne
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