Registration for the exhibition "What Will Education Look Like in 2040? Learning and Teaching of the Future"

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The exhibition “What Will Education Look Like in 2040? Learning and Teaching of the Future” (working title) is scheduled to run from February through May 2027 at UNI:Lokal (Wilhelmsstraße 21). It is curated and organized by the Communications and Marketing Office.

The exhibition is aimed at a broad audience and invites visitors to discover new ideas and research findings from the University of Kassel. It is also geared toward school classes and teachers.

We cordially invite you to present your project at the exhibition! There are many ways to do this:
- Hands-on or media stations
- Objects and informational panels
- Accompanying events (lectures / panel discussions / workshops and hands-on activities for school classes, children, and teens, etc.)

Please submit your project application by October 30, 2026. After that, we will select the topics to be presented.

We look forward to your exhibition contributions and accompanying events!

Exhibition Concept

In times of profound social change, education plays a central role: It helps determine how sustainable and resilient our society will be.

But how must education change to prepare Germany and Europe for current and future challenges? How must schools and universities evolve to keep pace with crises, technological upheavals, and societal changes?

Together with researchers, faculty, students, and the broader community, we want to explore these challenges in the exhibition and also discuss the opportunities they present.

Among other things, we would like to focus on the following questions and examine possible answers from educational research in the exhibition:
• How does artificial intelligence influence the way we learn and teach?
• What and how must we learn in the future about handling information in the age of AI, social media, and cyberattacks?
• How must education change to enable climate protection?
• What solutions can education provide to the demographic challenges of an aging society and the growing need for security in Europe?
• What role does education play in the future of democracy?

This is an initial selection—we also welcome your suggestions and ideas!

Registration Deadline

October 30, 2026

Only university affiliates may submit exhibition entries or register for accompanying events.

We assume that you have coordinated your registration internally with your department or institution in advance.

Contact and Inquiries

Kathrin Meckbach
Communications and Marketing Department
Curator, UNI:Lokal

Phone: +49 561 804-1817
Email: ausstellungen-unilokal@uni-kassel.de

Project for the exhibition "Learning and Teaching of the Future" at UNI:Lokal 2027

We need the following information about your project:

Name or Topic of the Project

Subtitles

Type of Offer Presentation in the exhibition: The project can be presented in the exhibition using exhibits, objects, and informational panelsHands-on station or media station in the exhibition (should be accessible to visitors independently or with minimal guidance, without the need for employees from the relevant department)Event for the accompanying program: Lecture / talk / discussionHands-on activity or workshop for children / teens / adults (e.g., for school groups or as part of a vacation program) (this type of activity is led by Employees from your department)

A presentation at the exhibition and/or accompanying events are possible.

Department/Team/Professor

Designated Contact Person – Last Name, First Name

Please describe your project as precisely as possible. For any unresolved issues, enter “n/a” or “to be determined.”

Brief Description – What Is the Project About?

Innovation Aspect – What is novel or relevant?

Educational Aspect - What do you hope to convey about the project through the exhibition?

Areas of Application – Where can the project be used in classroom practice?

Interactive stations, exhibits, objects in the exhibition—what would you like to showcase?

You will provide the exhibits and objects, as well as the text and images for the information panels. The text and images must be in printable resolution by early December. The exhibition designers will be responsible for the layout of the information panels.

Requirements – How much space and what media are needed for the presentation?

Media such as screens, laptops, tablets, audio systems, etc., should be provided by the participating departments and institutions whenever possible. The security of the equipment will be ensured.

Safety – What precautions must be taken to ensure the safety of both visitors to the exhibition and the objects on display?

Keywords/Tags – Please list a few keywords related to the project.