Science in Everyday Life: ‘Science – and me?!’ on Spremberg’s market square

On 23 July 2026, Spremberg’s market square became a meeting place for science and society. In collaboration with ‘Wissenschaft im Dialog’, the Spremberg outreach centre engaged members of the public in discussions on current research topics.

How can science be experienced in places where people come together in their everyday lives? That was precisely the focus of the ‘Science – and me?!’ market day on 23 July at Spremberg’s market square. Together with Wissenschaft im Dialog, the Spremberg branch office invited people to find out about research projects, ask questions and discuss current challenges in the region.

Various projects and support centres from Lusatia and the state of Brandenburg were in attendance:

  • Bastian Kaiser presented the start-up consultancy service offered by STARTUP LAUSITZ. It supports those interested in setting up a business from the initial business idea right through to implementation and offers, amongst other things, personalised consultations, workshops and assistance with developing a business plan.
  • Alina Nechyporenko and Marcus Frohme from the Technical University of Applied Sciences in Wildau presented two current research projects. TRYSUB combines new nanomaterials, optimised electron irradiation and AI-supported imaging to detect tumours more precisely and treat them in a more targeted manner. BIKO-UA is developing a system designed to identify unidentified war victims in Ukraine using CT data, image recognition and artificial intelligence.
  • Richard Pantzier provided insights into the work of AlterPerimentale’s Cottbus PracticalResearchCentre. Working alongside older people, the centre identifies needs in the region and develops new ideas for a good quality of life and ageing in rural areas.
  • Norman Günther, Martin Choitz and Julius Bennin provided information about the Mittelstand-Digital Centre Spreeland. The centre offers small and medium-sized companies free, practical support on issues relating to digitalisation, artificial intelligence and automation. They were on site with their roadshow during the market day. Among other things, visitors were able to see: a 3D printer, an image recognition game and a robotic arm demonstrating automated workflows.

Despite the changeable weather, there were many in-depth and personal conversations. With coffee and cake on offer, as well as a children’s play area, there was plenty of time to ask questions, share their own perspectives and learn more about the projects on display. Maja Wallstein, Member of the Bundestag for Cottbus and Spree-Neiße, also visited the event to find out more and expressed her enthusiasm for this joint initiative by WiD and the BTU’s local offices.

rbb24’s “Brandenburg aktuell” also covered the market day. The report can be viewed in the ARD Mediathek between 19:30 and 20:20.

The Spremberg branch would like to thank Wissenschaft im Dialog, all the participating projects and, of course, the visitors for their keen interest and open discussion.

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