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From astrophysics to economics, from climate to democracy...We are excited and looking forward to sessions with Prof. Dr. Saleemul Huq, Prof. Dr. Nico Paech, Dr. Suzanna Randall, Ece Temelkuran and Waldemar Zeiler. [...]

The writer Abdullah Alqaseer will give insights into his literary work in a reading on 7 May and talk about his work and his experiences as an artist in exile together with Alexander Suckel, director of the Literaturhaus Halle [...]

The SILBERSALZ Science & Media Pitch is now accepting submissions from scientists, science journalists and media professionals who are interested in the communication of science to a global public audience. We are interested in contemporary global stories, that have an impact on society and the potential to be developed into powerful documentaries or interactive, immersive experiences.[...]

From 1 to 14 March, the video exhibition "Wir leben in einer Zeit – KünstlerInnen befragen Ihre Umwelt“ will take place in the windows of Passage 13. Five artists are showing cinematic works that in very different ways symbolise and question the unequal relationship of people to their respective living environments and everyday realities.[...]

A comprehensive programme over  five days with exciting films and discussions, interesting panel discussions, impressive exhibitions, and stunning light installations. Plus: A varied youth programme.

The winners of this year's SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards have been selected! The prizes were handed out digitally during an exciting online show – in cooperation with Jackson Wild. The humanoid robot "Sophia" hosted the evening and also answered questions from the international audience. Each prize was revealed by some of the most amazing content creators of the digital SciComm world.[...|

The colorful play of colors of the northern lights, called "Aurora borealis" in science, is actually only seen in polar regions. SILBER SALZ now makes them shine in the middle of the Handel city - thanks to the fascinating installation Borealis by Dan Acher.[...]

Become part of the SILBERSALZ team. We are still looking for temporary staff for the festival period: Apply now! [...]