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Vienna Children's University student wears a paper hat in class
If you are quick, you can still get a seat.
Children at a research station of the Vienna University Children's Office
On September 30, there will once again be a unique opportunity to gain exciting insights into research and cutting-edge technologies and the MINT fields – that’s the abbreviation for mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology! On this day, the Researchers’ Night for curious young researchers of tomorrow will take place all over Europe! In ...
Illustration of children with AHA! boxes
Brand new on kinderuni.online is the AHA! blog! Here, children talk about their insights into the world of science and how they became researchers themselves! Whether it’s programming with an embroidery machine, the creation of a robot or DIY woodworking – there are great experiences to be had! Send us your personal AHA! moment – ...
You can’t come to the VCU Graduation Day on the 23rd of July but you still want to receive your VCU certificate? Then you can send someone else on Graduation Day to the InfoPoint in the main building of the University of Vienna to pick up your certificate. From 5th of September you can also ...
Children experimenting
The Children’s University summer is far from over! On 1st of August, the research adventure will continue and you can immerse yourself in science topics at public places in Vienna for six weeks without registration. The Children’s University on Tour will be setting up its lecture tent and research islands in a wide variety of ...
a colourful kinderuni.online illustration with a boy and a girl at the computer and a cat
21. July 2022

kinderuni.online

Vienna Children’s University is not only live on site at the seven locations! You can also take a wide variety of subject areas with you to the garden or the swimming pool! At kinderuni.online there are over 300 contributions from all institutions involved in the VCU. Find out more about ancient deities, poisonous plants or ...
Vienna Children's University Graduation ceremony: Children gather in the Arcade Courtyard
Join the Graduation Day on 23 July 2022 in the Main Ceremonial Hall of the University of Vienna! Bring your friends and family! You can register at any InfoPoint. Show your stamped student ID and you will receive your participation card with a date. more information
Minister of Education Martin Polaschek, Vice Rector Christa Schnabl, Karoline Iber and many VCU students in front of the auditorium centre
A special visit to the Vienna Children’s University! On Thursday, 14 July, Minister of Education Martin Polaschek came to the campus of the University of Vienna to tell over 100 young students more about political systems and democracy. He was introduced by Christa Schnabl, Vice Rector of the University of Vienna, followed by a question ...
Opening of the 20th VCU: surrounded by many VCU students, Vice-Rector Schnabl and VCU lecturers Andreas Richter and Hannes Schmidt cut the ribbon.
11. July 2022

The VCU has started

On Saturday, 9 July, there was a big party! More than 3,000 visitors took part in the anniversary celebration program: University of Vienna Rector Heinz W. Engl gave a speech, the hip hop duo EsRap provided musical entertainment and there was a colourful family program with research stations, drumming, street art and graffiti workshops as ...
two children with the Anniversary Research Box
This year’s 20th VCU has a special surprise for all students: the VCU Anniversary Box with 20 varied research cards from different scientific fields, colourfully designed and ideal for research at home or in the park! You will receive your anniversary box on the pick-up day with the anniversary party on 9 July.
Two children are looking at something on the tablet and are happy
You would like to attend more courses? You really wanted to be there, but it didn’t work out? Your parents would also like to take part? Now there’s KinderuniBoku for everyone! On 14.7. from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. the VCU seminar “What is this climate change?” will be livestreamed on YouTube. Watch it! Be there! ...
Children in a lecture answer questions by holding up colour cards
7. July 2022

3000 VCU students

Between 11 and 23 July 2022, around 3,000 children will study at the VCU! They will attend over 280 courses, workshops and seminars in 40 subject areas. For 2 weeks, children and scientists share their curiosity at the University of Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna, the Vienna University of Technology, the University of Natural ...
Anniversary party 9 July, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Come with your family to the anniversary party and pick-up day! On 9 July 2022, pick up your student ID and T-shirt and celebrate the big anniversary party with us! Venue: Campus of the University of Vienna, Hof 2, Spitalgasse 2, 1090 Vienna All details can be found here. Anniversary program 20th Vienna Children’s University ...
At the parents' programme, adults listen intently to a lecture in the seminar room.
Many lectures sound exciting even for adults, but parents are not allowed in the lecture hall. The big exception: family lectures at the anniversary festival, which everyone can attend together. Vienna Children’s University also offers exciting activities for the adults accompanying you. They can attend these while you are in your lecture or just drop ...
KinderuniWien-Ausweis mit Liste der gebuchten Lehrveranstaltungen
There are again places available at the KinderuniWien, because new courses have been added. Therefore, there is the possibility to book 8 courses until the booking deadline on Tuesday, July 5 at 2 pm! The 3+5 rule applies: up to 3 workshops and up to 5 seminars/lectures! In the program on kinderuni-anmeldung.at you can click ...
Anniversary party 9 July, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
From the student ID card to the anniversary concert: July 9 is the day of celebration at the Vienna Children´s University! In addition to the collection of the study card and the T-shirt a diverse family program for all the senses and the anniversary box with 20 exciting research cards are waiting for you. From ...
Postcard Wanted Volunteers at Vienna Children's University
You are above the age of 16 and want to get to know university in a different way? Then join the KinderuniWien! At the Vienna Children’s University children from 7 to 12 years discover science up close. Support them and become part of the KinderuniWissenschaft team for one or two weeks between July 10 and ...
KinderuniWien-Studierender mit Studienausweis
From now on you can register for the courses of the Vienna Children´s University! Please note two things: You have to register before the registration! The 2+4 rule applies, which means that you can register for 2 workshops and up to 4 lectures and seminars! You can register here
two children with the Anniversary Research Box
From now on, you can browse through more than 300 courses at seven locations: The program for the 20th Vienna Children´s University is online! The focus in this anniversary year is “diversity”, but there is a lot more to discover. Registration is also open now, with registration starting on June 13 at 2 p.m.! To ...
KinderuniWien Studierende mit Luftballons am Campus
This year is a big anniversary year for Vienna Children´s University: It is already taking place for the 20th time! We think that’s a reason to celebrate – also that this year we can again do research and be curious in the old Vienna Children´s University Style at seven locations on site! In addition to ...