Water in Focus at the curiocity Science Center Freising
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Understanding Water, Shaping the Future: An Afternoon Full of Research and Practice
How is water measured, stored, and protected in the region? The event Water in Focus invites adults and all interested individuals to an informative science afternoon at the curiocity Science Center Freising on November 19, 2026. The focus will be on local projects, current research, and concrete strategies for responsible management of this precious resource.
Five Short Lectures on Rain, Soils, and Climate Adaptation
In five contributions of approximately 30 minutes each, scientists and practice partners connect solid research with illustrative examples from the region. The program kicks off with Prof. Kristian Förster from Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University. Following that, Dr. Sascha Reth from UGT Umwelt-Geräte-Technik GmbH explains how lysimeters make the path of water in the soil visible and what insights can be gained for research and practice.
Prof. Swantje Duthweiler focuses on rain gardens in Weihenstephan. These nature-oriented design elements demonstrate how rainwater can be collected, retained, and sensibly integrated into urban spaces. Winfried Krafft then highlights the significance of green roofs for climate adaptation and their effects on retention, evaporation, and microclimate.
Flood Protection as a Regional Future Challenge
The closing presentation is by Prof. Markus Reinke with the AQUA Abens project. The focus is on an environmentally friendly adaptation strategy for flood protection at the Abens. The contributions reveal how closely water management, soil, settlement development, agriculture, and climate adaptation are interconnected.
Science to Listen to, Reflect on, and Ask Further Questions
The curiocity Science Center stands for a lively communication of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology. The open exhibition atmosphere creates a special framework for the event: science does not appear as an abstract theory but as a tangible part of everyday life. Here, the focus on works gives way to the shared observation of measurement methods, landscape areas, and technical solutions; replaced by an aesthetic experience derived from data, materials, landscapes, and clearly explained connections.
The event is part of the action week University at Your Doorstep of Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University. It connects cultural education, scientific expertise, and regional responsibility. Those interested in the environment, water research, soil protection, green roofs, or sustainable urban development will find many points of connection for their own engagement during this afternoon.
Conclusion: Experience Regional Research Up Close
Visitors can expect a concentrated, comprehensible, and professionally diverse artistic experience of a special kind: not an exhibition of classical painting or sculpture, but a scientific presentation where natural phenomena, measurement methods, and climate adaptation become subjects of vivid observation. Anyone wanting to rediscover water as a basis of life and a future topic should definitely experience this free afternoon live at the curiocity Science Center.
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