As part of the 35th Aurich Science Days, a renowned event format aimed at the general public and schoolchildren in particular, two GFZ professors provided insights into their fascinating research: Professor Magdalena Scheck-Wenderoth, head of Section 4.5 “Subsurface Process Modeling,” gave a lecture on “Sedimentary BG eoresources – A Brief History of Rocks, Heat, and Fluids.” Two days later, Professor Liane G. Benning, head of Section 3.5 “Interface Geochemistry,” spoke on the topic of “Biodiversity and Geochemistry of the Arctic Glacier World.” The events attracted numerous interested listeners and were not only an enrichment for all those interested in geology, but also an impressive example of how science can be communicated in a way that is understandable and lively across generations.

The Aurich Science Days are a renowned series of events that have been taking place in Aurich (East Frisia) for 35 years now. They combine scientific lectures by outstanding researchers, including 16 Nobel Prize winners, with intensive support for young talent and are considered a showcase project for science communication and talent development. With high-caliber lectures, an intensive scholarship program for school students, and the Junior Science Days, they not only promote understanding of complex topics, but also build bridges to young scientists through direct dialogue between school students and scientists.

Researchers from the GFZ have contributed to the Aurich Science Days for several times. The scholarship program also gives the GFZ the opportunity to take on students as scientific interns and give them an insight into the diverse world of geoscience.