Jul 11, 2025
StuFoExpo presents: Fail Better – The Art of Failing in Resarch
What do you do when a research project doesn't deliver what it's supposed to? When experiments fail, data doesn't show anything or the hypothesis doesn't work?
Quite simply: talk about it.
This year's StuFoExpo will be a little different. On December 5, we will celebrate the art of failure with you - openly, reflectively and with a wink.
In a small, protected setting, students will report on projects that went differently than planned - and what they learned in the process.
Anyone who wants to make a contribution can bring 2-3 people along as guests.
In preparation, we offer a workshop that helps you to communicate failures constructively - and at the same time you learn how to present in a stylish and captivating way. Whether pitch & poster or science slam - you decide how you want to present your project.
We are looking for contributions!
Do you have a project that went differently than planned?
Do you want to share your findings with others?
Would you like to contribute to a positive error culture at universities?
Become part of Fail Better @ StuFoExpo and submit your contributions.
Save the Dates:
- End of the submission deadline: Sep 12, 2025
- Two-day workshop: Oct 7 & 9, both from 09:00 am - 3:00 pm, in the Fritz-Foerster-Bau, Room 101
- Event: Dec 5, 2025, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm in the Fritz-Foerster-Bau, Room 101
Further information and the application form can be found on the following website.
And for all those who are now wondering why there is no big StuFoExpo this time:
Keep your eyes and ears open from the winter term!
We are already busy planning a big event in spring 2026.
Let us surprise you!
Contact:

Team Student Research Exposition (StuFoExpo)
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