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Filmstill of Apollo – Missions to the Moon | NASA/National Archives and Records Administrations (Public Domain)
Fri, 3rd May 2019

The Moon & Beyond + SciFi @ SILBERSALZ 2019

In today´s press conference, Donata von Perfall, director of Documentary Campus and Silbersalz Festival, has informed the public about the festival’s program – together with the Lord Mayor of the City Halle (Saale), Dr. Bernd Wiegand, and State Chancellor Rainer Robra. Some of the confirmed program you will find here! The complete program and free online-registration: from mid-may on our website.
Mon, 15th Apr 2019

Submissions are now closed – SILBERSALZ Science & Media Pitch

Many thanks for applying to the SILBERSALZ Science & Media Pitch. Submissions are now closed.
The selection committee will meet after Easter and we will notify all projects about the outcome of the selection end of April/beginning of May.
Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Earth & Conservation @ SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival 2019

At SILBERSALZ, through our “Earth & Conservation” strand, we invite you to take a closer look at the remnants of nature - in its grandeur, its complexity and its diversity.

Join us to explore the wonders of our planet through live concerts, films, exhibitions and much more…
SILBERSALZ19 by YOUth
Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Made by YOUth — Das SILBERSALZ-Jugendprogramm startet am 1.4.19

Bereits am 1. April 2019 beginnt das Jugendprogramm “SILBERSALZ made by YOUth”. Hier treffen sich Jugendliche mit Künstler*innen, Schaupieler*innen, Medienschaffenden und Forschenden um gemeinsam ihr Programm zum SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival 2019 zu gestalten.
Das Programm der nächsten Wochen steht nun fest!
Thu, 21st Mar 2019

SILBERSALZ Conference 2019: First confirmed speakers!

We are looking forward to an inspiring conference program with talks on diverse topics. Therefore we are pleased to announce SILBERSALZ19 confirmed speakers.
Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch | credit: ZDF/Johanna Brinkman
Fri, 15th Mar 2019

First announcements: Special guest Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch | "Pleasure and Pain" – National Premiere | Sci-Art-Installations

Currently, the SILBERSALZ team is working on creating a diverse and inspiring program – and there are some exciting news already: Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch will be guest with a public talk at SILBERSALZ19. Also we will host the national premiere of "Pleasure and Pain", a documentary by Judith König. Plus the first Sci-Art-Installations are confirmed.
Thu, 14th Mar 2019

"The Moon & Beyond" – SILBERSALZ19 to celebrate the moon landings anniversary

What similarity does the moon and the SILBERSALZ Festival 2019 share? Their two sides! Besides "The Science of Love", we will focus on "The Moon & Beyond".
Mon, 11th Mar 2019

First meeting of SILBERSALZ' advisory board

On Jan, 28th, SILBERSALZ's advisory board gathered for the first time to start the preparations of this years edition of the international science & media festival and conference.
Volunteers at SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festivals 2018
Mon, 11th Mar 2019

Helping hands needed! (f/m/x)

We are looking for volunteers that want to support and be part of the SILBERSALZ Conference and Science & Media Festival from 20. bis 23.6.2019 in Halle (Saale) – Duration of your engagement depends on the working task.
SILBERSALZ conference - Call for Science Projects
Fri, 8th Feb 2019

Call for Science Projects!

The SILBERSALZ Science & Media Pitch is now accepting submissions from all scientists, science journalists and media professionals that want to develop their science project ideas into factual series, documentary one-offs, and interactive, immersive experiences. We're interested in contemporary global stories about discoveries and innovations across all technological and scientific disciplines.