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Past Events

Events that our members contributed to and/or were sponsored by SyNergy:
 Science slam logo

17 October 2024, 19:00 - 21:00

Science Slam

From the birth of the universe and the mysteries of quantum mechanics to the secrets of the brain and the paths to sustainable energy. Enjoy an evening of science with us in a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Forschungscampus Garching

3 October 2024, 10:00-17:00

Open Day - Forschungscampus Garching

Exploring the future: energy, quantum, brain, and cosmos. Join the Munich Clusters of Excellence at the Open Day of Forschungscampus Garching.

 Wooden crate

6 July 2024

Soapbox Science

Soapbox Science is an annual public science communication event that brings cutting-edge science to the public, in an accessible, fun, free, and un-intimidating way. Sponsored by SyNergy

 Logo of the münchner wissenschaftsvage

28-30 June 2024

FORSCHA

The annual Munich science fair for families

Fabian Vogl

8 June 2024, 10:00 - 15:45

Tag der nervenstarken Forschung

Neue Erkenntnisse zu Alzheimer, Parkinson, Multiple Sklerose und Schlaganfall

7 April 2024, 4pm - 6pm

Kreatives Altern oder Altersdemenz: Was wir von Künstlern und Wissenschaftlern lernen können

A lecture by Christian Haass as part of the program accompanying the exhibition "Heinz Kreutz: Frankfurt, Paris, Penzberg" in museum Penzberg.

Klinikum rechts der Isar, Fabian Vogl

21 October 2023, 9am - 2pm

Multiple Sclerosis Research - What's New?

Organized by researchers at Klinikum rechts der Isar. More than 300 patients, relatives, and interested people were informed about current MS research projects at the hospital, current results, and the latest findings on the causes and therapies of MS.

 Logo Türen auf mit der Maus Tag

3 October 2023, 9am - 5pm

"Türen auf mit der Maus"-Tag

The four Munich Clusters of Excellence presented their research at a joint stand, including exciting experiments for children. 

 Wooden crate

3 Juli 2023

Soap Box Science Munich

 Odeonsplatz with information booths for stroke day
LMU Klinikum

23 May 2023, 11am - 4pm

Stroke Action Day in Munich

On the occasion of the European Stroke Congress (ESOC 2023 in Munich), experts from LMU Hospital and other initiators, including SyNergy, provided information on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of strokes at an information campaign at Munich's Odeonsplatz. Among other things, interested people could have their blood pressure measured and their individual risk of stroke determined in a campaign information bus.

 Logo pint of science

23 May 2023, 7pm - 9pm

Pint of Science Festival: Our brains explained

Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival which brings researchers to local pub/cafe/space to share their scientific discoveries. Two of our members gave a presentation:

  • Angelika Harbauer: "Food for thought – how mitochondria power our nerves"
  • Gregor Pilz: Afraid of losing some neurons with one or the other pint? Don't worry, your hippocampus adds neurons constantly to your brain's circuits

 Selection of pipe cleaner and the instruction manual to make neurons out of it
SyNergy

5-7 May 2023, 9am-5pm

FORSCHA: Münchner Wissenschaftstage

What does a neuron look like, and what is its function? How can you recognize Alzheimer’s Disease in the brain? We answered these questions and more at FORSCHA – the annual Munich science fair hosted at the Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum from 5-7 May. Nearly 8,000 visitors of all ages joined this year to learn about science and research. 

 Logo Türen auf mit der Maus Tag

3 October 2022, 9am-5pm

"Türen auf mit der Maus"-Tag

The four Munich Clusters of Excellence presented themselves together at the new Science Congress Center Munich (GALILEO) at the Garching Research Center. At the stand, we offered experiments for children, lots of information about the clusters, and an exciting quiz.

 Wooden crate

3 October 2022, 9am-5pm

Soap Box Science Munich

"Gender equality starts with many little changes" by Prof. Dr. Angelika Harbauer

24-26 June 2022, 9am-5pm

FORSCHA: Münchner Wissenschaftstage

Together with the other Munich-based Excellence Clusters we were at the annual Munich science fair to give the public a look into the world of science. 

November 2021

Munich Science Slam

Ida Pasämaa shines a spotlight on the not-so-famous cell types in the brain - the glia cells!

Andreas Brielmaier

27 October 2021, 10am-5pm

35 years Alzheimer Society Munich

The Alzheimer Gesellschaft München e.V. (AGM) celebrated its 35th anniversary together with the SyNergy Cluster with a ceremony at the Center for Stroke and Dementia Research. The Bavarian State Minister for Health and Care, Klaus Holetschek, opened the event with a welcoming address.

8-10 October 2021, 9am-5pm

FORSCHA: Münchner Wissenschaftstage

Together with the other Munich-based Excellence Clusters we were at the annual Munich science fair to give the public a look into the world of science. 

 Wooden crate

24 July & 6 November 2021, 9am-5pm

Soap Box Science Munich

20 April 2021, 5am 

Breuerstiftung

Online talk by Christian Haass: „Can we ever cure Alzheimer's disease?“

 Wooden crate

27 June 2020, 9am-5pm

Soap Box Science Munich (online)

November 2019

Munich Science Slam

Ida Pasämaa: "Dear Brain, what's going on?"

 Wooden crate

1 June 2019, 9am-5pm

Soap Box Science Munich

 Logo pint of science

21 May 2019

Pint of Science

Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival which brings researchers to local pub/cafe/space to share their scientific discoveries.