MINTköln 2026 in Cologne: When research fails and it goes bang
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When research fails, it gets really exciting
What happens when an experiment completely goes off the rails, months of work ends up in the trash, or it literally goes bang? At MINTköln 2026: And then it went bang!, researchers will openly share their biggest setbacks on October 27, 2026, in Cologne. The evening combines science, personal stories, and surprising insights into the reality behind successful research results.
Honest stories from research
At the center are chaotic experiments, unexpected failures, and those moments when seemingly nothing works. The event presents science not as a linear success story but as a process full of questions, detours, and new insights. This perspective makes the event experience particularly relatable and entertaining.
Four guests, many perspectives
Guests include Maria Hallinger, aerospace engineer at the German Aerospace Center, Verena Dzialas from the Multimodal Imaging Group of the University Hospital Cologne and German Science Slam Champion 2025, as well as neurobiology PhD candidates Massimo Thiel and Chantal Wissing from the University of Cologne. Their diverse fields promise a varied audience atmosphere and concrete insights into research, science communication, and handling setbacks.
Science with humor and attitude
The event atmosphere thrives on openness: failure is not seen as a stigma but as an important part of scientific work. Amidst absurd situations, personal experiences, and professional aha moments, an evening is created that sparks curiosity and encourages further reflection. The event is held in cooperation with the Center for Teacher Education of the University of Cologne and is part of the MINT Festival of the City Library of Cologne under the motto Everything in Motion.
Conclusion: Experience setbacks live and view them anew
Visitors can look forward to an honest, informative, and entertaining evening about the attempts behind successes. Those who want to get to know science from a personal perspective and experience research away from finished results will find a special evening at MINTköln 2026 in the Interim Central Library.
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