The focus: Long night of time at the University of Hamburg!

The focus: Long night of time at the University of Hamburg!

Altona, Deutschland - What's new at the University of Hamburg? On June 26, 2025, the “Long Night of Time” is celebrated, an exciting event that offers both children and adults many interesting insights. The supporting program starts at 1 p.m. on the central campus "Von-Melle-Park" and promises a pleasure for the senses and minds.

The visitors: Inside, you can look forward to a diverse offer: food trucks, stands with creative handicrafts and exciting hands-on activities invite you to linger. The program begins at 2:30 p.m. with a special edition of the children's university. Here the language computer researcher Chris Biemann of the University of Hamburg will show how computers learn to speak. This is an exciting opportunity, especially for the younger guests, to experience the world of technology and language up close.

emotions in focus

A central topic on this evening is the emotion regulation that plays a crucial role in the development of children. Dr. Judith Silkenbeumer, psychologist at the University of Münster, examines how children regulate emotions and which strategies help them. It indicates that emotions arise if occasions are assessed in connection with their own needs. An example: a child who wants to play with a toy that has another child could react annoyed. Such emotions are not "good" or "bad", but everyone is important to learn how to deal with them.

In the evening, an interactive event will take place in the Abaton cinema: The "Family Council" is dedicated to the question "This is only a phase-right?". Here the head of the child and adolescent psychiatry of the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Prof. Dr. Sarah Hohmann, valuable tips for parents to support them during the challenging puberty.

final points and ticket prices

To the crowning end of the night, an exciting discussion about dealing with emotions takes place in the Audimax at 8:15 p.m. Discussers are animal welfare activists Malte Zierden, author Phia Quantius and psychologist Dr. David Surges, who all have different perspectives on this central topic.

If you want to take part in the events, you have to expect entry prices of 16 euros (reduced 9.50 euros). But don't worry: All visitors have free to get together in the Löattwerk canteen: inside the “Long Night of Time”. An excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and meet new people!

emotion regulation strategies that are illuminated in the course of the event play a crucial role in the early development of children and are related to their independence and learning success. How important this topic is is also shown in practice, where specialists often have difficulty reflecting or naming these emotions. Awareness of one's own emotions not only affects the children's handling of the children with their feelings, but also influences their entire learning experience.

The "Long Night of Time" in Hamburg not only offers exciting insights into the world of science, but is also a platform for important discussions about emotional development and psychological support. Use the chance and be part of this unique evening!

For more information and ticket orders, a look at the event page of the University of Münster and the article on the emotional development of children on Kindergartenpaedagogik.de .