Rostock Children's University celebrates 20 years: Mayor opens!

Rostock Children's University celebrates 20 years: Mayor opens!

On April 2, 2025, the Children's University of the University of Rostock will start its new semester with a special opening speech by Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger. The event, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of the children's university, will take place in the Audimax on the Ulmencampus and starts at 3 p.m.

In her lecture entitled "Pink town hall and still not a princess. What it's really like to be mayor" Kröger will give insights into her everyday life as mayor. She addresses the freedom of choice in her office and the democratic process that lies behind important decisions in Rostock. With 2,700 employees in the city administration, Kröger plays a crucial role in shaping the city.

Diverse range of lectures

The new semester at the Children's University offers a number of other exciting lectures. On April 30th, Frank Pubantz and Arne Bloch from the Volkstheater Rostock will talk about the topic of theater. On May 21st, Dr. Christian Klager raises the provocative question of whether one should eat animals. The semester ends with a surprise lecture on June 25th, which presents highlights of the past 20 years of the children's university and celebrates with a summer party.

Over the years, the Children's University has established itself as a popular platform for young people to learn more about educational topics and current social issues. Parents can register their child to attend the lectures and enrich their educational journey.

Contact and registration

Interested parents can register for the children's university at Wiebke Loseries. The contact details are as follows:

• Adresse: Albert-Einstein-Str. 23-24, 18059 Rostock
• E-Mail: wiebe.loseries@uni-rostock.de
• Telefon: +49 381 498-6755

Further information about the children's university can be found on the University of Rostock website, which documents the 20-year success story of this educational institution. The university has continually expanded the compulsory program for children and young people and has developed into an important part of the educational landscape in Rostock. kinderuni-rostock.de also provides detailed information about the program.

With this opening and the diverse offering, those responsible for the children's university set an example for education and commitment in the area of ​​child development and support.

The anticipation is already palpable for the 20th anniversary of the children's university and the planned events. uni-rostock.de reports that the children's university is an important cultural event in Rostock and enables the city administration to have a special connection with younger citizens. It remains to be seen how the fond memories and the content of the upcoming lectures will shape the next generation.