When does the event take place?

The lecture will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6 to 7 PM.

Where is the lecture held?

The event location is the city library Querenburg, Querenburger Höhe 270, 44801 Bochum.

How much does it cost to participate?

Participation is free of charge.

Can I participate online?

Yes, in addition to in-person participation, participation via Zoom is possible. The access link will be provided after registration.

Who is speaking at the knowledge session?

Prof. Dr. Anna Mikhof from Bochum University speaks about the connection between urban life and mental health.

Is the event location accessible?

Participation on-site at the library Querenburg is barrier-free accessible.

Urban Utopias and the Mind

Name: Urban Utopias and the Mind – what can health-promoting cities look like?
Start: 2026-10-15T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtbücherei Querenburg

How cities can strengthen our psyche

A city is more than streets, buildings and traffic: It shapes our daily lives, our well-being, and our mental health. The knowledge session Utopias will address the question of what health-promoting cities can look like on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Prof. Dr. Anna Mikhof from Bochum University will illuminate why urban spaces can be both a burden and an opportunity.

Between noise, heat, and lack of green spaces

The focus is on current findings regarding psychological stressors in urban life. Noise, heat, stress, and lack of green areas influence quality of life and show how closely urban planning, health promotion, and mental health are interconnected. The lecture will highlight which factors shape the event experience in a city and which spaces allow for relaxation, encounter, and orientation.

Science meets future planning

Using concrete examples, Prof. Dr. Anna Mikhof opens up perspectives for an urban future in which health-promoting urban design increasingly influences event planning, urban development, and municipal organization. The event is aimed at anyone interested in Bochum, urban society, mental health, and sustainable quality of life.

Join in person or online

The speaker will be connected digitally. The lecture will be broadcast live from the city library Querenburg. Additionally, participation via Zoom is possible. The event lasts from 6 to 7 PM, is free of charge, and accessible on-site. Registration through the Volkshochschule Bochum with course number N13210 is required for participation.

A knowledge session looking at Bochum’s future

The series Knowledge Session Utopias is organized by the Volkshochschule Bochum, the city library Bochum, and UniverCity Bochum e.V. It combines scientific expertise with social exchange and accompanies the path to the House of Knowledge. The public atmosphere thrives on shared reflection on specific future questions.

Conclusion: Rethinking the city and gaining quality of life

This lecture offers a well-founded look at how urban spaces can promote mental health. Those who wish to understand the role of green spaces, tranquility, climate, and social encounters for a livable city will experience an informative knowledge session in Querenburg with direct relevance to everyday life. Register now for free and discuss the future of the city together.