Discover the exciting world of science: Children's University in Cottbus!

Discover the exciting world of science: Children's University in Cottbus!

On June 5th and 18th, 2025, school children in third to sixth grades have the opportunity to take part in an exciting children's university lecture at the Brandenburg Technical University (BTU) in Cottbus. The event's theme is “About luminous liquids and invisible colors” and will be led by experienced speakers Dr. Michael Kleinwächter, a chemist, and Dr. Olaf Gutschker, a physicist. The BTU reports that The lectures will take place both on Thursday, June 5th, at 3 and 5 p.m. in the central lecture hall building, Audimax 2, and on Wednesday, June 18th, at 5 p.m. in the large lecture hall of the Konrad Zuse Media Center, Senftenberg Campus.

The children's university wants to promote interest in scientific issues and give children the opportunity to experience the flair of a university. The event aims to reduce inhibitions and enable formative experiences. Registration is not required, which makes access easier for anyone interested. The lecture includes, among other things, experiments on the creation of colors, the analysis of household chemicals and the demonstration of luminous liquids.

Insights into the scientific world

The children's university at BTU is part of a broader offering that is also offered at other universities such as the Free University of Berlin. The Free University reports that Their last children's university took place in 2021 and gave primary school children access to scientific questions. The program includes vivid insights into various disciplines such as biology, chemistry and physics, as well as topics from archaeology, history and human medicine.

The course content is specifically tailored to the 2nd to 6th grade age group and usually lasts two hours. Participation is also free for school classes. The children's university at the Free University takes place one week after school starts and is organized through a structured registration process to ensure a fair distribution of places.

Accessibility and connectivity

The AKAD University pursues a similar concept with its children's university. The AKAD reports that This series of events gives children aged eight to twelve insights into the world of science and research. The special thing about the AKAD Children's University is that the lectures are also accessible via the Internet, which means children can take part from home. This flexibility makes the children's university accessible to many and promotes interest in scientific topics in a digital environment.

Overall, the diversity of offerings shows that programs like the Children's University build a valuable bridge between the academic world and the young generation. These initiatives are crucial to getting the next generations excited about science and highlighting the importance of education and science.