When will the lecture take place?

The lecture will begin on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:15 AM and end at 11:45 AM.

Where will the event take place?

The event location is the University of Göttingen, Hochhaus am Waldweg, Waldweg 26, 37073 Göttingen. The lecture will take place in lecture hall 0.701.

Who is giving the lecture?

The lecturer is Dr. Jessika Wichner from the University of the Third Age Göttingen.

Is registration required?

According to the event calendar, registration is not required for the lecture.

What happens after the lecture?

There will be a general meeting of the University of the Third Age association in the same room starting at 12:00 PM. Non-members may participate without voting rights.

Is there an introduction for new listeners?

Yes. On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the UDL will present its program and important university portals at 11:00 AM in event room 0.138 at Waldweg 26.

Farm Hall, Heisenberg and a Secret: Göttingen Opens a Fascinating Chapter of Science History

Name: From Farm Hall to the Dinner Party of the British Secret Service. Guests: Heisenberg, Hahn and Co.
Start: 2026-10-23T10:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-23T11:45:00+02:00
Location: Universität Göttingen – Hochhaus am Waldweg

Between Science, Secret Service, and History: An Extraordinary Lecture in Göttingen

The University of the Third Age Göttingen opens its winter semester with a lecture that connects the history of science and the history of the British secret service. On Friday, October 23, 2026, Dr. Jessika Wichner will illuminate the background surrounding Farm Hall and the German physicists and chemists interned there in the Hochhaus am Waldweg.

A Historical Evening in the Name of Atomic Research

The lecture is titled From Farm Hall to the Dinner Party of the British Secret Service. Guests: Heisenberg, Hahn and Co. and focuses on personalities such as Werner Heisenberg and Otto Hahn. Farm Hall represents a historically significant chapter after World War II, where scientific knowledge, political interests, and secret service observations intersected.

Science History Explained Clearly and Vividly

Dr. Jessika Wichner shapes the opening event as a lecture for an interested audience of the University of the Third Age. The event combines academic context with an accessible view of the actors, their time, and the unique circumstances surrounding Farm Hall. The event experience arises from the combination of historical research, scientific expertise, and personal proximity to the audience.

Kick-off of the New UDL Semester

The lecture opens the winter semester of the University of the Third Age Göttingen e.V. and begins at 10:15 AM in lecture hall 0.701. The event is expected to end at 11:45 AM. Following this, the general meeting of the UDL association will take place in the same room starting at 12:00 PM. Non-members are also invited to participate without voting rights.

Invitation to New Listeners

Those who wish to get to know the University of the Third Age will receive an introduction for new listeners on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Experienced fellow students will present the UDL, its program, and the web-based portals of the university.

Conclusion: Experience History Live in the Lecture Hall

The lecture offers a concentrated insight into an exciting chapter of science and contemporary history. Anyone interested in the history of physics, historical figures, secret service history, and academic educational offers will experience an informative event with professional depth on Waldweg. The UDL invites you to experience the semester kick-off live and gain new perspectives on Heisenberg, Hahn, and their time.