Girls’ Day 2026 at AEI Hannover
Laser light and black holes – insights into physics
You are curious? You always wanted to know why things in nature are the way they are? Are you fascinated by black holes, laser light, or gravitational waves? Then studying physics could be just the right thing for you! On 23 April 2026 at a Girls’ Day event of the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) Hannover and the Institute for Gravitational Physics at Leibniz University Hannover you can learn how to become a physicist and what you can do with such a degree. Registration is possible via the Girls’ Day homepage.
Program (subject to minor changes; the event will be in German)
| Time | Program item |
|---|---|
| 9:00 Uhr | Start of the event / Welcome |
| 9:05 - 9:35 | Lecture “What is light actually? or How does physics see the world?” |
| 09:45 - 11:15 | Lecture with experiment and DIY section “Listening to black holes with basic research” |
| 11:30 - 12:05 | Information on studying physics |
| 12:15 - 13:15 | Talk to our scientists in the speed informing session |
| 13:15 - 13:30 | Final questions, issue of certificates, end of the event |
There will be breaks between the program items. Please bring your own food and drinks.
Registration
We offer 25 places for girls. Our event is suitable for students ages 14 and older.
Registrations must be made via the Girls' Day homepage. Our offer can be found in the “Girls’ Day Radar“ from Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Registration for the Girls’ Day 2026 (starting 18 February 2026)
We will contact all particpants in advance of the event with further instructions and information.
Note for parents
Dear parents,
our offer is suitable for students aged 14 and up. We would be grateful if your children register with us themselves. Of course you can support your daughters, but in the interest of all potential participants we ask you to pay attention to the passions of your children. Are your children really interested in physics or do they just want to spend Girls’ Day with their best friend?
