Physics/Astronomy for the general public and school
The work of the Physics/Astronomy Department of the University of Bonn is intensively accompanied by public relations work aimed at students and the interested public.
On this page you will find an overview of the outreach offers for different target groups. For most topics, detailed information is available only in German.
Samstag, 23. November 2024
10:00 Uhr – 16:00 Uhr
Campus Poppelsdorf
Hörsaalzentrum, Hörsäle 1–7
Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 5, 53115 Bonn
Mittwoch, 27. November 2024, 18:00 Uhr
Zwei mal zwei Meter Wandfläche, 25 Rahmen: Im Foyer des Instituts für Angewandte Physik (IAP) der Universität Bonn stellt die Wechselausstellung „4m2“ Themen aus der Quantenphysik künstlerisch dar. Die ausgestellten Werke stammen von Studierenden der Alanus Hochschule und sind im Rahmen einer Kooperation mit dem Exzellenzcluster ML4Q entstanden.
Vom 14. bis 20. September 2024 feierte die Universität Bonn eine ganze Woche lang das 70-jährige Bestehen des berühmten europäischen Kernforschungszentrums CERN. Mit einem vielfältigen Programm aus Science Slam, Physikshows und einem abschließenden Symposium stand die faszinierende Welt der Teilchenphysik im Mittelpunkt.
Below you will find at which events you can get an insight into the exciting world of physics.
Physics show
The physics show presents entertaining and educational physics experiments in a clear and easy-to-understand way. The show is aimed at all children from 12 to 99 years.
Public lectures
Lectures for the interested public on current research topics are part of the regular program of the zdi-Schülerlabor Physikwerkstatt Rheinland.
Exhibitions
At exhibitions and fairs, the Physics/Astronomy Department regularly shows its research to the general public.
Young people and children can discover the world of physics at many events of the zdi-Schülerlabors Physikwerkstatt Rheinland.
Bonn School Academy Physics/Astronomy
From 10th grade
During the summer vacations, the physics/astronomy department invites students from the upper secondary school to get an insight into various fields of physics and astronomy. The Academy is organized by the zdi-Schülerlabor Physikwerkstatt Rheinland with the kind support of the Stiftung für Physik und Astronomie in Bonn.
Girls'Day
From 5th grade
Every year, girls have the opportunity to discover careers in technology, IT, crafts and the natural sciences on Germany's Girls' Day. The zdi-Schülerlabor Physikwerkstatt Rheinland also participates with events for schoolgirls from 5th grade.
International Masterclass "hands on particle physics"
From 10th grade
Every year, research institutions around the globe open their doors and invite students from the 10th grade upwards to try their hand as particle physicists for a day. The University of Bonn also participates with several events, which are organized by the zdi-Schülerlabor Physikwerkstatt Rheinland.
International Cosmic Day
From the 10th grade
Every year, interested school students are invited to research institutions to spend a whole day exploring the world of cosmic radiation. The University of Bonn is also involved in organizing such events.
At many event formats, young people and their teachers can learn about current developments in physics and astronomy research. At the same time, schools in the region are supported in teaching modern and classical physics and astronomy so that students can imagine what to expect in their studies.
Excursions
From 9th grade
For excursions by school classes and physics courses, the zdi-Schülerlabor Physikwerkstatt Rheinland offers an exciting program consisting of guided experiments, a visit to a lecture and a tour of research laboratories.
Particle Physics Masterclasses
From 10th grade
Particle Physics Masterclasses of "Netzwerk Teilchenwelt" are project days led by young scientists of the Bonn physics department. The focus of the event is the analysis of current data from particle physics experiments.
ELSA-Facility Tours
From 11th grade
The electron stretcher facility (ELSA) includes an electron accelerator and various experimental facilities for basic research. Interested high school classes can take part in a guided tour of the accelerator facility.
MILeNa
High school students
MILeNa is a program to promote the next generation of STEM teachers. It is aimed at high school students who are interested in studying for a STEM teaching degree and gaining an insight into the professional field of a teacher.
Supervision of school internships and student research projects
Netzwerk Teilchenwelt offers high school students various opportunities for project days or (research) internships in the field of experimental particle and detector physics.
Lending of school experiments
Experiments from the zdi-Schülerlabors Physikwerkstatt Rheinland can be borrowed by schools or used by students as part of school projects.
Physics for our youngest
To stimulate and encourage children's scientific curiosity, we have developed various programs that we demonstrate in daycare centers and primary schools.
The zdi-Schülerlabor Physikwerkstatt Rheinland participates in many event formats for students that are centrally organized by the University of Bonn.
Bonner Hochschultage
At the Bonner Hochschultage, prospective students can find their way around the campus and get all the information they need to make a good study decision at first hand.
Dr. Hans Riegel-Awards
Together with the Dr. Hans Riegel-Stiftung, the University of Bonn awards the Dr. Hans Riegel Prizes. The prizes are awarded to the three best theses submitted in the upper grades of a school year in the subjects of biology, geography, mathematics, chemistry, physics and computer science.
Early study program
As part of the Fördern, Fordern, Forschen (FFF) project of the University of Bonn, high school students can attend regular university courses. Click on the link below to find out which courses are suitable to start a physics or astronomy study program!
Schnupper-Uni "Perspektive Math-Nat!"
The program is aimed to schoolgirls who are interested in mathematics and science and want to know more about related degree programs at the University of Bonn.
Science rally around Poppelsorf
At the Science Rally around Poppelsdorf, young people between the ages of 13 and 17 take part in an academic scavenger hunt through the mathematical-scientific, agricultural and medical institutes, museums and facilities in Bonn-Poppelsdorf.
Science tent and science night
Every two years since 2000, the Bonn Science Tent and Science Night have offered exciting hands-on science in the heart of the city. Numerous research and science institutions in the region show visitors young and old their research in exciting hands-on stations, experiments and interesting exhibitions and invite them to engage in dialog.
Junge Uni Bonn
More information about University of Bonn's offers for joung people and children can be found on the website of the "Junge Uni Bonn"!
