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SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards in association with Jackson WILD™, recognizes and honors visionary content creators, innovators and communicators who have done the most to fascinate and inspire us with science media. For 7 categories open to worldwide submissionse we are calling for original, creative documentaries, factual series and immersive work made for theatrical release, TV, platforms or exhibition. {...}

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! [...]

The first SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards will be hosted by humanoid robot Sophia.

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 [...]

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.

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.