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Chemistry geniuses in Chemnitz: Student competition inspires participants!
The 53rd chemistry competition “Julius Adolph Stöckhardt” took place at Chemnitz University of Technology on June 12, 2025. 39 students experimented on the topic of “Gallium, Indium, Silver and Zinc”.
Chemistry geniuses in Chemnitz: Student competition inspires participants!
On June 12, 2025, the 53rd “Julius Adolph Stöckhardt” chemistry competition took place at Chemnitz University of Technology (TUC). This, the highest competition for students in grade 11, attracted 39 talented participants from high schools in West Saxony. The competition was organized by the TUC Institute of Chemistry and the Saxony State Office for Schools and Education (LASUB) and included chemical experiments and theoretical tasks without blackboards. The overarching theme for the competition tasks was “Gallium, indium, silver and zinc as elemental substances, in mixtures and compounds”.
Professor Dr. Klaus Stöwe, who led the award ceremony, presented the book prizes and winner's certificates to the most successful participants together with Willy Pfau from Einsiedel High School. The places were allocated as follows:
| Place | name | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Möckel | Clemens Winkler High School Aue |
| 2. | Dominik Raake | Clemens Winkler High School Aue |
| 3. | Simon Gruner | Prof. Dr. Max Schneider High School Lichtenstein |
Lectures and discussions
Another highlight of the event was the lecture by Prof. Dr. Johannes Teichert. He spoke about the occurrence and effects of steroids and related substances, a topic important for both chemical education and application in medical research. Following his talk, TUC chemistry students offered students the opportunity to discuss their experiences and share information about studying chemistry after A-levels.
The competition's namesake, Prof. Julius Adolph Stöckhardt, worked at Chemnitz University of Technology from 1839 to 1847 and is known for his textbook “School of Chemistry”. Stöckhardt also looked at the effects of exhaust gases on forest dieback, which is particularly relevant in a time of climate change.
Promoting interest in chemistry
This competition is an important part of efforts to increase interest in science subjects in schools. It also acts as a springboard to other competitions, including "Chemistry - That's Right", which is aimed at students in grades 8 to 10 and includes several rounds.
The Institute of Chemistry at TUC, which has offered excellent conditions for students since it was founded in 1994, is actively involved in promoting young talent. Current research topics in the institute focus on catalysis, energy conversion and storage, and molecular chemistry, guaranteeing students valuable experience.
For further information about the competition and the TUC's offerings, interested parties can contact Prof. Dr. Contact Klaus Stöwe. He can be reached on 0371 531-35241 or via email at tc@chemie.tu-chemnitz.de.