The events will take place on Wednesdays, August 12, 19, and 26, as well as on September 2. Admission is free, and registration is not required. Each event begins at 7:00 p.m.

The first summer event will take place on August 12 with Nathalie Stöhr and Lars Gandras from Bingen University of Applied Sciences. As part of a subproject of the Rhineland-Palatinate collaborative project EMPOWER, the two are conducting research on the extent to which insects can contribute to a sustainable future. Titled “Local Instead of Imported: Insect Larvae as a Sustainable Alternative to Soy,” their presentation will focus on the potential uses of black soldier fly larvae. 

On Wednesday, August 19, Prof. Dr. Julia Verne from Johannes Gutenberg University will speak about the challenges in the design of humanitarian aid. Her lecture, “A Tarp Over Your Head: Humanitarian Aid and the Design of Distress,” focuses on the design of humanitarian aid materials themselves. Julia Verne is a professor of cultural geography at the Department of Geography at the University of Mainz. 

On August 26, Prof. Dr. Hanna Fischer from the Academy of Sciences and Literature in Mainz will offer insights into the diversity of the German language. In a talk titled “My Region, My Language—Dialects in the 21st Century,” she will examine the dynamics of regional languages in Germany and explain how dialects are changing in the 21st century, the role that regional dialects play, and why linguistic regionalism remains significant even today. 

The summer series will conclude on September 2 with a presentation by Tobias Haelke, Sven Scherer, Teresa Reif, and Prof. Dr. Sven Pagel from Mainz University of Applied Sciences. In their presentation, they will share insights from the development of IT education programs for refugees in Rhineland-Palatinate. In the project “Strengthening Digital Skills for Self-Determination and Mobility,” they are investigating how fostering digital skills can enhance refugees’ social participation and career prospects.

For more information, visit:
www.wissenschaftsallianz-mainz.de and www.wissenimherzen.mainz.de

The complete program for “Mainz lebt auf seinen Plätzen” is available at: 

https://mainz.de/angebote-entdecken/freizeit/feste-und-veranstaltungen/mainz-lebt-auf-seinen-plaetzen

Press contact:
Christin Kammer,
Freelance Public
Relations Specialist | Social Media | Event Organizer
Mobile: +49 176 708 966 38
Email: christin.kammerwissenschaftsallianz-mainzde

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Background: Knowledge at the Heart of Mainz

Mainz carries “Knowledge at Its Heart”—and brings it straight to people’s minds! Through this partnership with the state capital of Mainz, the MAINZER WISSENSCHAFTSALLIANZ uses events and videos to share information about research “Made in Mainz,” aiming to spark curiosity, inspire a spirit of inquiry, and convey the relevance of science to both individuals and society. www.wissenimherzen.mainz.de

The Thematic Years 

Since 2015, the MAINZ SCIENCE ALLIANCE, in collaboration with the state capital, has been declaring “Theme Years,” inviting scientific and cultural institutions, companies, associations, schools, educational institutions, the media, and all interested citizens to participate. The Thematic Years enhance understanding of science and research and promote networking and dialogue between citizens, businesses, and institutions with the scientific community. The annual themes focus on specific strengths or challenges in Mainz and the surrounding area as the centerpiece of these joint activities. The Thematic Years are supported by the State of Rhineland-Palatinate.

The MAINZ SCIENCE ALLIANCE

The MAINZ SCIENCE ALLIANCE (MWA) brings together universities, scientific institutions, and companies from Mainz and the surrounding area to jointly promote science and research and to strengthen Mainz as a hub for cutting-edge research. In 2008, key players in Mainz’s scientific community began to forge closer ties not only among themselves but also with the citizens of Mainz. Following Mainz’s successful bid to become a “City of Science” in 2011, the MAINZ SCIENCE ALLIANCE association was founded in 2013 with 18 members. Today, the network has 34 members. www.wissenschaftsallianz-mainz.de