A delegation from Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld, consisting of representatives from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Equality (BWFG), the University of Hamburg, DESY Innovation and Technology Transfer DESY, and Hamburg Invest , drew inspiration from a visit to the Science Cities in Lund (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark). The goal of the three-day visit at the end of February was to exchange ideas on architecture, campus planning, scientific collaboration, and innovation ecosystems in an international context.
Focus on Danish Architecture and Science Hubs
On the first day, the focus was on campus planning at the University of Copenhagen. The delegation was given an exclusive tour of the Mærsk Tower at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, accompanied by an architect from the firm C. F. Møller, which designed the building. Afterward, they were able to explore the new Niels Bohr Building, which is considered a flagship project for modern scientific infrastructure at the University of Copenhagen. This is because it was designed not only as a hub for various disciplines but also as a social gathering place for all users.
“The combination of innovative architecture and cutting-edge science is impressive and provides valuable inspiration for our own developments in Hamburg,” emphasized Jan de Wolff, team leader for site development Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld University of Hamburg.
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HALRIC Conference and Campus Development
The second day was marked by participation in the closing conference of the Hanseatic Life Science Research Infrastructure Consortium (HALRIC), which is dedicated to scientific collaboration in the Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak-Hamburg region. During the conference, current projects and prospects for cross-border research collaboration in the life sciences were discussed.
In a workshop on campus development, experts from Copenhagen, Lund, and Hamburg explored topics such as sustainability, mobility, and open-space design, which are of central importance for the development of modern science hubs. “Science cities are places where science and society come together. Vibrant spaces and infrastructure, alongside organizational and legal frameworks, form the basis for collaboration between science, business, and the local community. Developing this to the best of our ability is the guiding theme of all three development projects in Lund, Copenhagen, and Hamburg,” summarizes Marie-Lena Dieckmann, project manager for Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld Ministry of Science, Research, and Equality.
To round off the second day, the delegation visited the international research facility MAX IV and gained fascinating insights into the scientific work carried out there.
Innovative Ecosystems for Science and Startups
On the third day, the delegation visited Science Village Skandinavia in Lund and the Innovation District Copenhagen to learn about innovative infrastructure and support services for startups and universities. Discussions with local stakeholders provided valuable insights into fostering new ideas and developing dynamic science and business hubs.
Thanks to the hosts
The delegation from Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld its sincere Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld to our colleagues from Copenhagen and Lund for the inspiring insights, the excellent organization, and the open dialogue. The insights gained will Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld our plans for the further development of Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld and strengthen international cooperation.
