Children's University Magdeburg: What is democracy? Register now!

Children's University Magdeburg: What is democracy? Register now!

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Campus Zschokkestraße, Gebäude 44, Hörsaal 6, 39106 Magdeburg, Deutschland - The Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg invites you to the children's university on June 14, 2025. As part of the long night of science, political scientist Prof. Michael Böcher becomes an exciting lecture entitled "What is democracy?" hold. This event is aimed specifically at elementary school students in order to bring you closer to how politics work and to convey the importance of co -determination. A fictitious wahle experiment will be particularly exciting, in which the children can actively participate. The lecture takes place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the lecture hall 6 of the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Campus Zschokkestraße, building 44. Participation in the event is free of charge, but registration is requested.

The children's university Magdeburg has existed since 2003 and has been involved in more than 100 lectures since then. This commitment shows the importance of democracy education at a young age. The Conference of Ministers of Education (KMK) emphasizes that school education aims to enable young people to find their way around modern society and to competently assess political, social and economic issues. Values ​​such as freedom, democracy and human rights are in the foreground. In particular, social science subjects are obliged to promote these goals, as the KMK explains in an explanation that indicates the importance of democracy education and also takes into account occasions in German history.

diverse program at the university

From 6:00 p.m., the extensive program of the Long Night of Science begins, which includes numerous lectures, experiments and hands -on activities in various science areas by 00:00. Overall, numerous events are offered that contribute to the transfer of knowledge and promoting enthusiasm for science.

On May 26, 2025, a promotional colloquium by Ms. Maria Barthel will also take place at the same university. The topic deals with care work and the health of educational forces in day care centers for children under the age of three. The colloquium will be held at 3:00 p.m. in room 125, Zschokkestraße 32. This event shows the research activity of the university and its commitment in educational research.

other events and appointments

The children's university and the large number of events at the Otto von Guericke University show how education actively designs and realized topics are offered in order to arouse the interest of younger generations in science and democracy. At a time when understanding of political processes is imperative, such formats play an important role in education and social integration.