Open Battery Day 2021 at HIU
On Saturday, September 18th, 2021 the HIU opened its doors. Or rather its laboratories!
Open Battery Day 2021: September 18th, 2021, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
There was not only a lot to show, but also a lot to celebrate: Exactly 10 years ago, in 2011, the Helmholtz Institute in Ulm (HIU) was founded. Since then, top international research and development of electrochemical cell and battery concepts of the next generation have been taking place at the HIU. The international team of around 130 scientists has been researching the development of sustainable energy storage systems for stationary and mobile use.
Program
On the "Open Battery Day 2021" there was a lot to discover and learn: every 90 minutes there was a lecture on battery research followed by a guided tour of the laboratory. This laboratory tour was accompanied by employees of the HIU. So visitors were able to ask all the questions that moved them.
In between HIU presented films about and from the Helmholtz Institute Ulm on topics such as battery recycling, new battery materials (beyond lithium and cobalt) and electromobility in general.
Download: Program
Food, Entertainment und Kids Program
There was a "bouncy castle" (inflatable jump house) and a small entertainment program for children. Food and cold drinks were provided.
Location
The "Open Battery Day 2021" took place right next to the HIU building in Ulm's science city.
Address: Helmholtzstraße 11, 89081 Ulm.
Arrival by bus: lines 5, 13, E, N3
Arrival by tram: From Ulm main station with line 2 (Science Park II) to the station "Botanischer Garten".
Arriving by car: You can park in the "Helmholtzstraße" multi-storey car park. All parking spaces on the Ulm University campus are chargeable.
Note
Note: This was a public event where photos were taken.
Corona rules at venue
In order to comply to the Corona-rules HIU had established a detailed hygiene concept in consultation with the local authorities. Access to HIU premises was only granted to people who are fully immunized (either due to a recovery from a SARS-CoV2 infection or by a vaccination) or had a valid test. Wearing a medical face mask was mandatory if the minimum distance cannot be guaranteed. Medical masks and rapid self-test kits were provided at the venue.
