Children’s University on Tour in Lower Austria

The Children’s University on Tour brings research, university and science into the everyday lives of schoolchildren.

Under the motto “Research! Question! Wonder! – Experience science!”, the children’s curiosity is stimulated and their interest in research and scientific issues is encouraged.

What happens at Children’s University on Tour? – Components

Experiments

The focus of the Children’s University on Tour is on both interactivity and self-activity: so-called “science boxes” contain experiments from a wide range of scientific disciplines. They are assisted by the experienced team of facilitators from the Vienna University Children’s Office. All experiments work with inexpensive experimental materials, most of which the children know from their everyday lives.

Lecture

One part of the program is a short lecture with a scientific focus. To ensure that the children can concentrate throughout, these lectures do not last longer than 30 minutes. The scientists involved are also available to the children and teachers after the lecture for questions and an extended discussion.

Student ID

Symbols convey other elements of research and science. Just like at the real university, the children receive a student ID card. The idea behind this is to bring the children into contact with the world of research and university, which is sometimes unknown to them.

Research in the national or nature park

The outdoor program of the national parks or the nature park invites young visitors on a journey of research: playfully, interesting facts about the flora and fauna of the parks are conveyed, exciting stations provide fun and action.

Who is behind it?

The project is organised and hosted by the Vienna University Children’s Office. You can find more information about it at https://kinderbuero-uniwien.at/en/