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The many visitors to the Night of Sciences (Nacht der Wissenschaften) at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences (HSMW) on 20 June were able – another record – to put together their own evening programme from 116 different activities or, in glorious summer weather, simply set off on a journey of discovery across the campus. Fortunately, everything is within easy reach there, leaving more time to marvel, get involved or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
From 6 pm until midnight, following the spectacular fire show, there were illuminating insights into research and study, open laboratories and studios – and, of course, the chance to meet night-owl students, staff and lecturers. They enthusiastically demonstrated the exciting topics they are working on: from engineering and economics to computer science and mathematics, physics and Laser Technology, sustainability and the environment, forensics and cybercrime, Biotechnology and chemistry, media informatics and gaming, right through to current social issues that concern us all.
There were also activities on offer in all disciplines for even the youngest budding scientists. They were able to build insect nesting aids using clay, wood and straw for the campus’s own flowering meadow, or try their hand at bridge-building in the engineering department, where steel for ‘real’ bridge construction is also tested in the very same laboratory.
It wasn’t just the younger visitors who were keen on the souvenirs from the 3D Printing lab and the bags featuring the NdW 2025 motif, the ‘KIgel’. On Friday, racing drivers had to be at least one metre fifty tall to take part in the simulators, where they could race around famous circuits such as the Sachsenring. The programme included a session on children’s rights as well as the age simulation suit, which allows you to experience what it’s like to cope with everyday life when you’re over 80.
On Friday, visitors could discover their own colour type or simply have a good laugh with the Kaos clown at Kaos in Orange on Technikumplatz. In the forensics area, visitors learnt about the latest methods for cracking criminals’ secret chats, for example, or could even play detective themselves to solve the brazen apple cake theft.
Assessing economic facts accurately proved to be a challenge, as did weighing up which building materials are the most sustainable. This was also the topic of the ‘Children’s University Special’ under the heading: ‘In search of the best house …’ Many parents were amazed too. Three authors from the HSMW, including the youngest at 24, discussed whether writing and reading books is still worthwhile.
Among the visitors to the NdW were around 300 alumni. They had arranged to meet up for the ‘HSMW Homecoming’. Two of them set off from Bavaria on their mopeds, heading for Mittweida. After catching up on campus, the alumni partied until the early hours at the students’ club.
There will be another Night of Sciences at the HSMW in 2026. The date will be confirmed shortly.
Anyone who didn’t collect any stamps on Friday can buy the ‘KIgel’ – either as a drawstring gym bag or as a classic bag with handles – for a small amount at T9. All other official HSMW merchandise is also available there at the joint information centre for the university and the university town of Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, at the foot of Technikumplatz.
