The 13th Potsdam Day of Science is taking place on 9 May 2026 on the Golm Campus of the University of Potsdam!
On 9 May 2026, the 13th Potsdam Day of Science will take place – on the Golm Campus of the University of Potsdam! More than 40 universities, schools and research institutions in Brandenburg will present their everyday working life. We will be there with the Potsdam Science Park in the Research Camp at Stand 2 and look forward to seeing you!
Visit us in the Research Camp at Booth 2
Making a Kaleidoscope
with M.A. Julia Hinz
Research Camp, Booth 2 | 12:00 – 18:00
Physics to marvel at. Build your own kaleidoscope and look through the peephole. Inside, three mirrors ensure that the colourful glass beads arrange themselves again and again into beautiful, symmetrical patterns. With every turn the image changes, creating an endless play of colours and shapes. We look forward to seeing you!
The Great German Language Quiz
with Andreas Lipinske
Research Camp, Booth 2 | 12:00 – 13:00 | 14:00 – 15:00 | 16:00 – 17:00
The Great German Language Quiz takes you on an exciting journey through the world of the German language! Where do the words we use so naturally actually come from? What is behind the “Nagelprobe” (nail test) and why do we “make blue” (skive off) and not “make dark yellow”? These and many other tricky questions are waiting to be answered by you. Test your knowledge and become true German language pros – aha moments guaranteed!
English Learning Quiz
with Jin Choi
Research Camp, Stand 2 | 13:00 – 14:00 | 15:00 – 16:00 | 17:00 – 18:00
Join our English Learning Quiz! Test your knowledge and improve your English skills in a fun and playful way. Whether you’re a beginner or already quite an expert – the quiz has exciting questions for everyone. And the best part: with a little luck, you can win great prizes! Come along and join in, we look forward to seeing you!
Further Information on the 2026 Potsdam Day of Science
