From the Editors
Across the garden fence
There are places that breathe history, that inspire and attract people, that create new things. Adlershof is such a place. The part of town north of Adlergestell road with its historic centre and a 250-year history as a country estate is a magnet for artists and writers. The part souther part is no different. It is home to the first-ever airfield for powered flight and today’s City of Science and Media, which has attracted daring pioneers, creatives, and researchers for over a century.
In the summer issue of our Adlershof Journal, we are taking a look around the neighbourhood. One person who knows a lot about it by virtue of his office is the district mayor Oliver Igel. We asked him about the developments in the neighbourhood on both sides of the train tracks (p. 4). How can we address the issue of mounting rubbish and unnecessary consumption? The team of the Repair Café is a group of volunteers in Alt-Adlershof. Twice a month, they breathe new life into broken objects at the community centre KIEZKLUB Alte Schule. Ulrich Müller, the chair of the board of the German Clothing Foundation, has similar plans for the newly opened CharityLab on Am Studio street. Circular economy for textiles is the keyword here (p. 16).
We look further “across the fence” towards Glienicker Weg: The pharmaceutical company Berlin-Chemie has been a pioneer for practiced inclusion for 45 years. Currently, around 30 employees with mental and physical disabilities make sure the medication is perfectly packaged. We wanted to know how that works so that everyone benefits (p. 10).
Over 6,000 people now live in the Technology Park, and this has given rise to restaurants, shops, and sports facilities. What makes Berlin’s “smartest neighbourhood” liveable? In our cover story, we asked around among visitors, residents, and people working on the site (p. 6). Perhaps you can take advantage of the coming summer months to go out and explore the neighbourhood? There is much to discover in Adlershof.
Sincerely,
Peggy Mory
Editor-in-chief
News in short
What about: Ausbildungsallianz Adlershof
On June 6, 2024, students from the 9th grade onwards had the opportunity to be introduced to apprenticing companies and professions in the high-tech sector at the Science and Technology Park Adlershof and seized this opportunity in great numbers. The central mission of the annual Ausbildungsallianz is to discover companies and research facilities on the Adlershof site. Moreover, the event is accompanied by a job fair.
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Discovering new 5G technologies: Open Days
The a:head area at Forum Adlershof, Rudower Chaussee 24, boasts the most powerful communication infrastructure available at Technology Park Adlershof. This can be experienced first-hand on 25 July, 19 September, 24 October and 28 November for an entire day. Experts from WISTA Management GmbH and Logicalis GmbH will answer all your questions and any other concerns about the local 5G campus network. Moreover, they will provide more general information on how products and services can be improved using 5G and on the Technology Park’s exclusive offerings for companies. Prior registration is not required.
WISTA joins the Treptow-Köpenick Alliance for Democracy and Tolerance
The state-run WISTA Management GmbH, the operating company behind the Science and Technology Park Adlershof, joined the Treptow-Köpenick Alliance for Democracy and Tolerance on 18 June 2024. The Alliance is committed to making initiatives for democracy and tolerance in Treptow-Köpenick more visible. Moreover, it encourages citizens to take action for democracy. Roland Sillmann, managing director of WISTA: “As the operating company of the Adlershof Technology Park, a place where many people from the district, from Berlin, and from around the world work and do research together, we never stop to stress the fact that we can only be successful if many different people come together and pursue one goal: jointly working on innovative solutions to the grand challenges facing the world today.”
Falling Walls Lab Berlin-Adlershof
In just three minutes, applicants to the Falling Walls Lab Berlin Adlershof will present their future-driven concepts, research projects, ideas and socially relevant initiatives to the public. The event will take place on 16 July 2024 at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) at 2 pm. The winners of the global preliminary rounds will compete on 7 November 2024 in Berlin. All those interested are warmly welcomed.