The building of the Markgrafen bookshop, with the inscription ‘Neuseum’ in the window

"We’ve got answers"

The University of Bayreuth, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is offering locals the opportunity to talk directly to scholars, students and employees of the University of Bayreuth with a new series of events. This will take place on the first Thursday and third Tuesday of every month. "We provide answers" – in the "Neuseum" at Sternplatz starting in April. Admission is free of charge, and registration is not required. Due to planned construction work, the university's public discussion series “We've got answers” will take a summer break in September. The next event is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, at 6 p.m. The topic will be computer games.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel holds spider silk stretched between his two hands and examines it.

“Spider-Man from Bayreuth” answers citizens' questions

Why is spider silk stronger than steel? What can it be used for—from surgical sutures to airplane seats? And what does Bayreuth have to do with Spider-Man? Answers to these and many other questions will be provided on Thursday, August 7, when Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel, internationally renowned spider silk researcher and vice president of the University of Bayreuth, answers questions from citizens as part of the “We've Got Answers” discussion series. Please note: Exceptionally, the event will not begin until 6:15 p.m. at the Neuseum am Sternplatz. The evening will be moderated by Gert Dieter Meier.

When: Thursday, 7 August, 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Where: "Neuseum" on Sternplatz (former Markgrafen bookshop)
What: Local residents can talk to members of the University of Bayreuth at "We provide answers".
Special features: No admission fees, no registration, just drop by and ask questions

Ecological Botanical Garden of the University of Bayreuth from the inside

The Ecological Botanical Garden: A treasure for Bayreuth

Why is biodiversity so high in Bayreuth's Ecological Botanical Garden (ÖBG)? How does the ÖBG act as a link between the university, the city, and the district? What global challenges do botanical gardens face? And what makes the ÖBG a real treasure for the region? These and many other questions will be the focus of a public discussion on Monday, August 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Neuseum am Sternplatz. Guests will include Dr. Lena Muffler-Weigel and Dr. Robert Weigel, who lead the ÖBG as a dedicated management team.

The garden is not only a place of research and teaching, but also a popular local recreation area that is open to the public every day of the year. Particularly noteworthy are the many public educational offerings and citizen science projects in which the ÖBG collaborates with volunteers from Bayreuth and the surrounding region—such as the BioBlitz on biodiversity. Moderator: Gert Dieter Meier.

When: Monday, 19 August, 6-8 p.m.
Where: "Neuseum" on Sternplatz (former Markgrafen bookshop)
What: Local residents can talk to members of the University of Bayreuth at "We provide answers".
Special features: No admission fees, no registration, just drop by and ask questions