The beginning of the Universe / The creation of cosmos and the search for the earliest galaxies

How was the universe created and how did the first stars and galaxies form? Kasper Elm Heintz from the Niels Bohr Institute invites you on a fascinating journey back to the beginning of the Universe. Using groundbreaking data from the James Webb Space Telescope, he reveals when and how the first stars and galaxies formed in the time just after the Big Bang.

You'll hear about the role dark matter, cold gas, and cosmic dust clouds played in the formation of the first structures and how modern telescopes like Webb make it possible to look back billions of years. This lecture provides a unique insight into the early days of the Universe and the processes that have created the cosmos we know today. Join us and learn how scientists are combining advanced technology with theoretical physics to unravel the greatest mysteries of the universe! Buy tickets now and discover how research into the early epochs of the universe is conducted and what the latest discoveries mean for our understanding of the cosmos.

The event is aimed at both the curious amateur astronomer and the scientifically minded who want to dive into how modern research is expanding our understanding of the cosmos. No prior knowledge is necessary, but a fascination with stars, galaxies and big existential questions is a plus!

Kasper Elm Heintz is an assistant professor at the Niels Bohr Institute and one of the world's leading researchers in cosmology and galaxy formation. With deep insight into data from the James Webb Space Telescope and a strong communication skills, he is known for making complex topics accessible to everyone. His latest research has been published in both Nature and Science, and in 2023 he received the Kirstine Meyer Memorial Grant for his work.