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JUNIOR DOCTORS: Record participation inspires in Dresden!
On September 13, 2025, TU Dresden honored 86 graduates of the JUNIORDOKTOR program, which motivates science and research.
JUNIOR DOCTORS: Record participation inspires in Dresden!
The final event of the 17th season of the JUNIORDOKTOR program took place on September 15, 2025 at the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden). With a record participation of 161 children and young people, the ever-growing interest in science and research in the region was once again impressively demonstrated. In a ceremonial setting in the Gerhart Potthoff Building, 86 participants received their doctorates, crowned with symbolic doctoral hats and certificates, which they accepted in the presence of friends and families. TU Dresden reports that...
Representatives of the state capital Dresden and members of the “Dresden – City of Science” network praised the remarkable commitment of the graduates in their speeches. The JUNIORDOKTOR program, which is aimed at students in grades 3 to 12, offers them valuable insights into research, culture and engineering. Renowned institutes from various areas open their doors as part of this program to give the young participants an exciting and educational time. TSD describes how...
Diverse offers for young researchers
The program includes over 100 extracurricular events, including workshops, laboratories, lecture halls and exhibitions relevant to today. Participants can not only learn, but also research playfully and live out their curiosity. The TU Dresden once again provided extensive offerings in the 2024/25 season. These included, among other things, puzzle tours in the botanical garden, workshops on how speech works and experiments on the discovery of microorganisms.
What is particularly noteworthy is that participation in the JUNIORDOKTOR program is free of charge. This enables students from different social backgrounds to take part in the events and discover new learning worlds. The program encourages participants to wear the mortarboard after learning new content, which is a priceless experience for many.
Extracurricular education plays a crucial role in reaching children and young people where conventional educational formats often reach their limits. Offers like the JUNIORDOKTOR program are part of a comprehensive approach that aims to develop the potential of learners. The BMBF emphasizes that... This type of education is carried out flexibly, playfully and without the often stressful pressure of grades and performance.