What age is Kids' University suitable for?

The event is aimed at children aged 8 to 14 years.

When does the lecture take place?

Kids' University takes place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the nursing school at Klinikum St. Elisabeth in St. Elisabeth Straße 23 in 94315 Straubing.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in the lecture is free.

Is registration required?

Yes. Registration is done by email to Bürgerstiftung Straubing. Participation is only possible after receiving a registration confirmation and is limited to 40 children.

Can the rescue helicopter Christoph 15 be visited?

A visit is planned, provided the rescue helicopter is not called out on a mission during the event.

Kids' University Anesthesia for Children

Name: Kids' University – Anesthesia: Journey to the Land of Dreams
Start: 2026-11-24T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-24T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Krankenpflegeschule am Klinikum St. Elisabeth

An exciting journey to the Land of Dreams for curious children

How does anesthesia work? Why is there an anesthesia consultation before an operation? And what does an anesthetist actually do in the operating room? At Kids' University Straubing, young knowledge explorers discover the fascinating world of medicine.

Medicine explained in an understandable and child-friendly way

Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Jacob, Chief Physician for Anesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine at Klinikum Straubing, answers central questions about anesthesia and safe medical care. The approximately one-hour lecture is appropriately geared towards children aged 8 to 14 years and combines understandable explanations with exciting insights into everyday clinical practice.

Wonder, ask questions, and discover new things

The children will learn how anesthesia is prepared, what tasks an anesthetist takes on, and how patients are safely cared for during an operation. The event fosters curiosity, learning fun, and understanding of medical processes. Thus, what may initially seem like a mysterious topic becomes a tangible learning experience.

Special highlight: Christoph 15 up close

A highlight awaits after the lecture: The children can tour the rescue helicopter Christoph 15, provided it is not called out on a mission. This special insight makes medical professions visible and conveys how important teamwork, responsibility, and safety are in emergency services.

Well organized for a safe family experience

Participation is limited to 40 children and only possible after prior registration via email and upon receiving a registration confirmation. Kids' University Straubing is supported by the Bürgerstiftung Straubing together with the Volkshochschule Straubing and the Competence Center for Renewable Raw Materials. Parents accompany the registration while children experience a focused and child-friendly lecture.

Participation in this Kids' University event is free of charge. It begins on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The venue is the vocational school for nursing at Klinikum St. Elisabeth in Straubing.

Conclusion: Knowledge, courage, and big eyes

Kids' University brings medical knowledge to life and provides families with shared time that makes learning fun. Between exciting questions about anesthesia and the possible visit of Christoph 15, children can expect an informative family experience full of wonder, curiosity, and children's laughter. Register now and experience the journey to the Land of Dreams live.