University "Science Mile" at the Würzburg City Festival
Date: | 09/20/2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Category: | Veranstaltung |
Location: | Innenstadt Würzburg, Plattnerstraße |
Organizer: | Stadtmarketing "Würzburg macht Spaß" e.V. |
On 20 September, the University of Würzburg will be presenting itself at the 35th Würzburg City Festival in Plattnerstraße with a colourful mixture of science, research and hands-on activities.

On the "Science Mile", various faculties and institutions invite you to immerse yourself in exciting topics, try out new things and talk directly to scientists. Whether natural sciences, technology, economics, education, nursing or our Central Academic Advisory Service – there is something for young and old.
Programme
Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Things are getting exciting at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy's stand: our food chemists invite you to determine the alcohol content of wine yourself using an IR device – science in a glass, so to speak. Furthermore, you can take a look at 3D printing from our functional materials research. And, of course, we have plenty of information about our degree programmes – from biochemistry to teaching.
Faculty of Physics and Astronomy
Experience the fascination of magic and physics: at the stand of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, we will be showing exciting experiments that make magic visible and arouse curiosity for more science! Stop by and talk to our scientists.
Faculty of Management and Economics
At the Faculty of Management and Economics stand, you can find out about our diverse range of degree programmes - from Management and Economics to Business Information Systems and Digital Business & Data Science. In addition, interactive hands-on activities offer the opportunity to experience basic economic principles in a playful way – for young and old.
Chair of Special Education and Therapy in Language and Communication Disorders
Fun, games and creativity for the whole family: test your knowledge of language and the University of Würzburg on our wheel of fortune and win a prize. There will also be tattoos to stick on at our Kids Creator Station and the opportunity to design and press your own buttons.
Chair of Nursing Science
Nursing science researches and designs nursing healthcare, whether in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation clinics or at home. At the nursing science stand, you will gain insights into study and research – from innovative care in old age to digital technologies and health literacy. Test your knowledge and contribute your own ideas for the future of care.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) degree programme
Experience the practice-oriented Human-Computer Interaction degree programme, which combines psychology and computer science in a unique way. Test our demos of smart technologies live on site, discover current student and research projects such as "KlaroKI" and actively help shape the digital future.
Central Academic Advisory Service
Whether prospective students, students or the general public: the Central Academic Advisory Service provides information on the wide range of courses offered by the university, gives tips on applying and choosing a course and presents offers such as guest studies.
Venue
The University of Würzburg's Science Mile is located in Plattnerstraße near the Burkardushaus and is therefore barrier-free.