What:  RESEARCH IMAGE OF THE YEAR: OPENING AND EXHIBITION – ALL WELCOME
When: Exhibition runs until 10 April and is free of charge
Where: Forum Wissen vestibule, Berliner Straße 28, 37073 Göttingen. Plan your visit here: https://www.forum-wissen.de/en/service-info/
What: a view of the diversity of research across Göttingen. You’ll see the 20 top images selected by an expert panel as well as other images that were entered in the competition.

What: Postdoc Social - ALL WELCOME
When:  Thursday 9 April from 18:00
Why: an opportunity to share ideas and find solutions together. Meet other researchers, talk to members of the Postdoc Committee and let them know what you would like from your Network and next Postdoc Fair. Stop for a drink or a bite to eat and stay for as long or as little as you like. It helps if you RSVP to the Postdoc Coordinator (Melissa.sollich(at)uni-goettingen.de) but also fine to turn up spontaneously.
Where: Z.a.k., Am Wochenmarkt 22, 37073 Göttingen (Z.a.k. website or Google maps) 
Everyone welcome: organised by postdocs for postdocs to provide an opportunity for company, connection and escape from the lab. Everyone is welcome (including partners, other researchers, colleagues, friends and family) so feel free to pass this invitation on. If you’re passing through Göttingen, pop in and get to know other researchers.

What: Crafts & Café with Researchers - part of Göttingen’s Science Goes City
When: 11:00-13:00 on Sunday 29 April
Why: Pop into Café Cortes any time after 11:00am to enjoy its café atmosphere, buy yourself a delicious cake or coffee and relax with friendly, enthusiastic researchers. Chat about what they do all day and why this is important! Get involved in fun craft activities to understand our world! Discover the diversity of ideas and innovation on our doorstep! Whatever your level, whatever your background, come with questions, curiosity and – if you have them - kids! Everyone welcome! In DE and EN. 
Where: Café Cortes, Kurze-Geismar-Straße 27, 37073 Göttingen (Cafe Cortes website or Google maps)
Everyone welcome: turn up and find out more about the research right here in Göttingen! Meet several scientists or just one - stay for as little or as long as you want.

What: Postdoc Walk&Talk: City Nature Challenge special! - ALL WELCOME: BRING FRIENDS AND KIDS
When:  Friday 24 April at 14:30 until 17:30 (fine to leave earlier).
Why: Let’s discover nature together! Plants, birds, animals, fungi and more are just waiting for us to spot! It helps if you reply to Michela (michela.audisio(at)uni-goettingen.de, tel: +39 339 625 7900) but also fine to turn up spontaneously.
Where: Forest and Experimental Botanical Gardens, meeting point Grisebachstraße 1, by the Bug Hotel: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z73z1HhMF2YY6mDD7 
Everyone welcome: organised by postdocs for postdocs to provide an opportunity for company, connection and escape from the lab. Everyone is welcome (including partners, other researchers, colleagues, friends and family) so feel free to pass this invitation on. 
Other: more info about the City Nature Challenge 2026: Göttingen Stadt & Landkries here

What: Science Communication Network meet-up
When: 17:30 on Wednesday 29 April 
Where: Please contact Michela by email to join the mailing list and get all the details.
What: led by researchers and welcoming like-minded people from any field, any background who would like to develop their communication skills. Future meetings will be the last Wednesday of the month.

What: Postdoc Social - ALL WELCOME
When:  Thursday 7 May from 18:00
Why: an opportunity to share ideas and find solutions together. Meet other researchers, talk to members of the Postdoc Committee and let them know what you would like from your Network and next Postdoc Fair. Stop for a drink or a bite to eat and stay for as long or as little as you like. It helps if you RSVP to the Postdoc Coordinator but also fine to turn up spontaneously.
Where: Bar Celona, Weender Landstraße 3, 37073 Göttingen (Bar Celona website or Google maps) 
Everyone welcome: organised by postdocs for postdocs to provide an opportunity for company, connection and escape from the lab. Everyone is welcome (including partners, other researchers, colleagues, friends and family) so feel free to pass this invitation on. If you’re passing through Göttingen, pop in and get to know other researchers.

What: Science Communication Network meet-up
When: 17:30 on Wednesday 27 May 
Where: Please contact Michela by email to join the mailing list and get all the details.
What: led by researchers and welcoming like-minded people from any field, any background who would like to develop their communication skills. Future meetings will be the last Wednesday of the month.

What: Science Communication Network meet-up
When: 17:30 on Wednesday 24 June 
Where: Please contact Michela by email to join the mailing list and get all the details.
What: led by researchers and welcoming like-minded people from any field, any background who would like to develop their communication skills. Future meetings will be the last Wednesday of the month.