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SILBERSALZ Science and Media Award
Fri, 16th Oct 2020

The Winners of SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards!

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.[...|
Silbersalz Science & Media Festival-Borealis
Thu, 1st Oct 2020

The installation Borealis brings the polar lights to Halle.

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.[...]
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020

We are looking for: Production Coordinator (m/f/d)

In this role you work closely with the festival director and the individual department heads. You will be responsible for the organization and production before and during the festival as well as for the administrative handling afterwards. You support existing and the development of new local partnerships and the preparation of funding applications and reports[...]
SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival
Tue, 8th Sep 2020

Helping Hands (m/f/d) wanted!

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