On April 19, 2026, science was brought directly to interested visitors. Under the motto “Science goes City”, Göttingen city center transforms into a huge interactive zone for hands-on activities, experimentation, and wonder.
From 12 to 6 PM, over 60 activities, diverse experiments, and fascinating insights into current research were presented. Whether strolling through the pedestrian zone or visiting your favorite shops: exciting stations are waiting to be discovered everywhere.
The Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies and its cooperation partners presented their thematic focus together in the Alte Mensa / Wilhelmsplatz. In addition to many highlights from basic research and outlooks into possible clinical applications, there were intensive discussions with visitors who were interested in topics such as hearing loss, deafness, optogenetic therapies, and sensory perceptions. The audiovisual art video KLANGLICHT, which aims to represent the possibility of “hearing with light” through an optical cochlear implant, captivated visitors with its pulsating light forms, flowing colors, and rhythmic dance sequences on the screen. With this, we continued our approach of making the perception of hearing with a cochlear implant accessible to everyone through an artistic representation.
We sincerely thank all visitors, supporters, and the many dedicated people behind the scenes who made “Science goes City” possible.
