CRC/Transregio 280 Events

The “Concrete Art Project” will once again open its doors in Dresden and Aachen during the upcoming summer break! As part of the SFB/TRR280, children, teenagers, artists, and scientists will come together to give free rein to their creativity. For the fifth time now, we aim to inspire the next generation to engage with the topic of “Building the Future with Concrete” in a sustainable and creative way. 

For the fifth time, we aim to inspire the next generation to explore the topic of “Building the Future with Concrete” in a sustainable and creative way. We look forward to offering this exciting program to students again this year.

Concrete Art Project 2026 in Dresden

The “Concrete Art Project” will once again open its doors in Dresden and Aachen during the upcoming summer break! As part of the SFB/TRR280, children, teenagers, artists, and scientists will come together to give free rein to their creativity. For the fifth time now, we aim to inspire the next generation to engage with the topic of “Building the Future with Concrete” in a sustainable and creative way. 

For the fifth time, we aim to inspire the next generation to explore the topic of “Building the Future with Concrete” in a sustainable and creative way. We look forward to offering this exciting program to students again this year.

For the seventh time, the Heinrich Netheler Foundation is hosting the Bionics Teaching Forum, this year in cooperation with the University of Hamburg.

On June 11 and 12, 2026, the inspiring surroundings of the Loki Schmidt Garden and the Institute of Plant Sciences and Microbiology (IPM) at the University of Hamburg will serve as a special meeting place for educators, researchers, students, and schoolchildren who share a common passion: bionics.

The Teaching Forum is a dynamic platform for exchange, inspiration, and hands-on learning. Engaging presentations, practical insights, and collaborative discussions will demonstrate how biological models inspire technical innovations and open new avenues for teaching. Whether you’re just beginning to explore bionics or have years of professional experience, the event offers fresh perspectives, concrete ideas, and opportunities for networking.

Experience two days full of fresh perspectives, creative approaches, and interdisciplinary encounters, right where science, nature, and education converge.

Be inspired and become part of the LehrForum Bionik 2026 in Hamburg.

For Educators

Day 2 offers workshops for educators who wish to integrate bionics into their teaching.

Separate registration required – limited spaces.

Further information and registration here.

Christina Scheffler has been Professor of Polymers in Construction since 2024. Her lecture, “Beyond Concrete: Fibers and Polymers for Tomorrow’s Buildings,” focuses on the development of fiber-reinforced composite materials with mineral matrices aimed at efficient material use, high mechanical performance, and extended service life. She highlights the structuring of fiber surfaces and interfaces, as well as the establishment of recycling concepts.

The next university-wide inaugural lecture, “Beyond Concrete: Fibers and Polymers for Tomorrow’s Buildings,” with Prof. Scheffler will take place on:

April 16, 2026
4:40 – 6:10 PM (6th period), sharp
FOE/244, Fritz-Foerster Building
Mommsenstraße 6, 01069 Dresden

The lecture and the subsequent discussion will be held in English.
Afterwards, a get-together will provide an opportunity to meet and connect.

Further information: Event Registration