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International Science Festival \u2013 Geist Heidelberg<\/h1>\n

From October to December, <\/span>famous <\/span>scientists, skilled experts, well-known science communicators, and talented young researchers will discuss the urgent questions of our time with <\/span>an engaged <\/span>audience. Experience national and international research up close \u2013 we bring science from the institutions straight to <\/span>the <\/span>DAI Heidelberg!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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During a walk in the forest, we can feel how interconnected nature works. What appears to stand powerfully on its own is, in fact, part of a much larger coexistence: trees are connected via underground fungal networks, sharing nutrients and responding to changes in their environment.<\/span>
\nIn science as well, it is often collaboration that makes new discoveries possible \u2013 through shared knowledge, different perspectives, and common questions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, we invite you to join us under the motto \u201c<\/span>CoScience: Science Needs Collaboration<\/span><\/b>\u201d to discover new perspectives on the interaction between science and society together with leading experts \u2013 and to discuss how we can achieve more by working together.<\/span>
\nOur guests this year work in interdisciplinary teams across borders: they develop micro-robots for medicine, investigate the interplay of ecosystems, the communication between nerve and tumor cells, and find new therapies for previously incurable diseases. Together, they explore the big questions of our time \u2013 from the origins of life to the preservation of our planet\u2019s biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our <\/span>International Science Festival \u2013 Geist Heidelberg<\/span><\/i> \u2013 also represents a significant collective effort. My heartfelt thanks go to the entire team and to\u00a0<\/span>all our partners and sponsors without whom this festival would not be possible.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I wish you an inspiring festival experience, full of new insights and fascinating encounters!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lena J\u00f6hnk<\/span>
\n<\/span>Festival Director and DAI Director<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explore the International Science Festival \u2013 Geist Heidelberg<\/h2>\n

About the Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

Hall Of Fame<\/a><\/h3>\n

Program<\/a><\/h3>\n

Geist Heidelberg on YouTube<\/a><\/h3>\n

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