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Sophia – Host of SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards 2020
Tue, 25th Aug 2020

Meet our host: Sophia!

The first SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards will be hosted by humanoid robot Sophia.
SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards - Helix
Wed, 19th Aug 2020

SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards –The Nominees revealed!

The members of the Preliminary Jury have delved into the depths of science stories across continents, and have now decided on the nominees for the SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards, in association with Jackson wild for their excellence in science storytelling [...]
SILBERSALZ im Juni – "Gaia" (Foto: Joachim Blobel)
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020

Rückblick: SILBERSALZ im Juni mit Talks und "Gaia"

This year's SILBERSALZ Festival 2020 is being held under the motto "Homeland Earth". From 18 to 21 June 2020 Luke Jerram's fascinating installation "Gaia" floated in the Ulrichskirche and on 19 June 2020 renowned scientists spoke about the state and future of planet Earth.
SILBERSALZ Festival 2018 (credit: Joachim Blobel)
Tue, 2nd Jun 2020

Talks on "Home Earth" – SILBERSALZ spricht…

This year SILBERSALZ is under the motto "Home Earth". Within the framework of a multifaceted lecture program, renowned experts from science, research, and economics will speak on 19 June 2020 about the state of the planet and our common future.
Gaia at University of Bristol, UK, 2019
Mon, 25th May 2020

SILBERSALZ in June — 18. to 21. June 2020 in Halle (Saale) and online!

SILBERSALZ brings the earth to Halle! From 18.6. to 21.6.2020 we let Luke Jerram's fascinating earth installation "Gaia" float in the middle of the St. Ulrich Church. It impressively shows, what this year's festival motto is all about: the beauty and diversity of our planet. Within the framework of a diverse lecture program, renowned experts* from science, research, and economics will speak on 19 June 2020 about the state of home earth and our common future.
Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Submit now! SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards in association with Jackson Wild

Recognising excellence in science storytelling: The legacy of the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards will be continued. SILBERSALZ is becoming the new home of the renowned awards from this year onwards. Introducing 10 new categories, we are looking for original, creative stories dealing with a range of scientific disciplines, including natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, engineering and medicine. Submission is now open [...]
SILBERSALZ Festival 2020 - Heimat Erde
Mon, 17th Feb 2020

"Homeland Earth" - the new festival theme 2020

In our third edition, we invite you to take part in current debates around nature, biodiversity, climate protection and sustainable future. From 25th to 28th of June, a selection of films, artworks, live performances, and workshops will be focusing on Homeland Earth - "Heimat Erde" – from present to its future [...]
SILBERSALZ Festival 2020 - Passage 13
Tue, 28th Jan 2020

Launch of the SILBERSALZ youth program in Passage 13

The youth program "SILBERSALZ by Youth" offers in the run-up to the festival an open place for experiments and encounters for new paths to science and the future.
SILBERSALZ Call for Science Projects
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019

Call for Science Projects 2020

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.
SILBERSALZ Festival - Festivalcenter
Mon, 11th Nov 2019

We want you!

Join the SILBERSALZ team. Become part of the SILBERSALZ team. We're looking for new team members: Guest management (m/f/d), Ticketing (m/f/d). Apply now!