Attention little researchers: Children's University in Tübingen is starting soon!

Attention little researchers: Children's University in Tübingen is starting soon!

With its upcoming children's university, the University of Tübingen is sending a strong signal for early science education. From April 29, 2025, children between the ages of seven and twelve are invited to attend exciting lectures. The events take place on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. in lecture hall 25 of the Kupferbau. Parents are advised to sit in the back rows as prior registration is not necessary uni-tuebingen.de reported.

The lecture series promises a varied program with various topics. On the first day, Dr. Chris Baumann explain, “Why do wild animals come to the city?” Further lectures on May 6th will be given by Professor Dr. Georg Schild with the question “Why is the United States of America so big?” On May 13th we will be with Professor Dr. Kira Rehfeld on “Why doesn’t the sun always shine?”, followed by Dr. Karin Bürkert and Dr. Valeska Flor on May 20, who asked the question “Why do people dress up?” answer. On the last date of the series, May 27th, Professor Dr. Annette Gerok-Reiter and Sabrina Kremling discuss “Why do we paint pictures?”

Children's University Research Day on July 6th

A special highlight is the Children's University Research Day on July 6, 2025. Here, the participating children can conduct their own research and become active in workshops. The research day takes place in the Ernst-von-Sieglin lecture hall on the upper floor of the round tower in Hohentübingen Castle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is aimed at children aged 10 to 12 cmfi.uni-tuebingen.de points out.

In collaboration with researchers from the Cluster of Excellence CMFI and TRR261, the children can take part in hands-on events. Exciting activities are planned such as DNA extraction, examining microbes on everyday objects such as smartphones, the growth of various bacteria and observing microorganisms under the microscope. There is also the opportunity to visit the exhibition “MicroPop – Design, Science and the World of Microbes” at MUT in Hohentübingen Castle.

Organizers and outlook

The event is organized by a dedicated team including Gisela Bauer-Haffter, Simon Hackl and Franziska Höhn, to name just a few. This initiative aims to introduce children between the ages of seven and twelve to the world of science and to promote independent research.

Further information about the Children's University Research Day will be published on the university's website in May. This program provides an excellent opportunity for children to develop curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of scientific topics.