Creative together: Origami campaign against loneliness in Potsdam!

Creative together: Origami campaign against loneliness in Potsdam!

An exciting and creative event is approaching in Potsdam, which is intended not only to promote artistic skills, but also to provide a platform for social exchange. On October 31, 2025, the Potsdam Cultural Winter will take placeOrigami hands-on activityinstead of. This creative event is organized by proWissen Potsdam e.V. and the community center at Schlaatz. The central theme? Community and loneliness!

What can participants expect? Origami artist Anya Midori will inspire new connections with her precise folding techniques. This hands-on activity is part of the “Encourage! Get involved!” project. and aims to break down structures of loneliness and promote new forms of togetherness. There is also a free snack and coffee, so that there is no shortage of conviviality during the exchange. Those interested can register by email at mut@prowissenpotsdam.de or by phone at 0331-977 4592.

Power of science communication

The event reflects an important concern: the transmission of knowledge and art as a way to strengthen the community. Loud humanities-and-social sciences-bmbf.de Science communication is crucial in order to convey research results to society. The exchange between practitioners and scientists also plays a major role here.

The commitment of proWissen Potsdam e.V. is also reflected in the involvement of over 60 scientific institutions and their ongoing work, which contributes to strengthening Potsdam's knowledge landscape. Over 10,000 people are employed in scientific institutions in Potsdam, and around 25,000 students are enrolled at universities and colleges. This shows how lively and diverse science communication actually is in the region.

Invitation to a creative encounter

The origami hands-on activity is more than just a creative project; it is an invitation to interaction between art and science. At a time when loneliness is a widespread problem, the event offers an opportunity to get creative together and forge new connections. It is a step towards a more open and sociable community.

The combination of art, community exchange and support from local scientific institutions makes the event a highlight of the Potsdam Cultural Winter. Be there, bring out your creative self and experience how working together can overcome loneliness!