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Articles from research and practice: findings on smart city, noise monitoring, citizen participation and data-driven urban development.

May 2026Urban development

What Dies When the City Sleeps

The new closing-time ordinance for Heidelberg's old town raises a fundamental question: what city do we want to be? A discussion piece.

24 February 2026Smart city

Project HEAR creates a shared basis of facts for Heidelberg's old town

A smart sensor network objectifies the conflict between nightlife and residents through objective, data-protection-compliant measurements.

07 March 2026Social innovation

Girls' Innovation Club: the safe network for tech talents

Why a closed social network with safety by design opens up a protected space for young girls to explore technology and exchange ideas.

10 February 2026Social innovation

STEM Wednesday: the future lab becomes a tinkering workshop

From Snap! to the microcontroller: every Wednesday the STEM future lab opens its space for completely free projects.

07 March 2026Social innovation

Girls' Digital Camps: how young women shape the digital future

From app development to robotics: insights into a transfer programme that inspires girls for technology and digital design.

28 May 2026Social innovation

Da Vinci reloaded: when technology meets art

From a simple LED circuit to the microcontroller: an insight into interactive maker projects at the intersection of technology and art.

12 April 2026Social innovation

From STEM to STEAM: why creativity is the key to innovation

Technical knowledge alone is no longer enough. Why connecting technology and art inspires young women in particular for IT.

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