What age is the KinderUni suitable for?

The lecture is aimed at children and adolescents aged 8 to 14.

When does the event take place?

The KinderUni takes place on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Where does the lecture take place?

The event location is the new tiered lecture hall at the TUM Campus Straubing, Uferstraße 53, 94315 Straubing.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in the KinderUni is free.

Who delivers the lecture?

The lecture is delivered by Dr. Bernhard Widmann, head of the Technology and Funding Center.

What topics will be explained?

Renewable energies from plants, sun, and wind, as well as energy saving, power supply, climate-friendly mobility, and climate protection will be covered.

KinderUni Clean Energy for Kids

Name: KinderUni – Clean Energy: Why We Rely on Plants, Sun, Wind & Co
Start: 2027-03-09T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-09T18:00:00+01:00
Location: TUM Campus Straubing, neuer Stufenhörsaal

Discover Clean Energy: KinderUni Makes Climate Protection Understandable

How is electricity generated from the sun, wind, and plants? Why is energy saving worthwhile and how can houses or cars become more climate-friendly? At KinderUni Straubing, young knowledge fans embark on an exciting journey through the world of sustainable energy. The lecture combines understandable explanations with everyday questions and makes scientific connections experienceable in a child-friendly manner.

Science that Sparks Curiosity

Dr. Bernhard Widmann, head of the Technology and Funding Center, shows why renewable energies play an important role in our future. Children learn where the electricity from the socket comes from, how energy and money can be saved, and what ideas can advance climate protection.

Age-Appropriate Learning Experience in the Lecture Hall

The KinderUni targets children aged 8 to 14 years. The approximately one-hour lecture is tailored to young listeners and invites them to think along, ask questions, and be amazed. This creates a family experience that combines knowledge, curiosity, and quality time together.

Sustainability with Everyday Relevance

Plants, sun, and wind become tangible examples of clean energy. The event conveys the fundamentals of energy, climate protection, and responsible resource management. Children discover that even small decisions in everyday life have significance for the environment and the future.

Safe and Well Organized

The KinderUni takes place in the new tiered lecture hall at the TUM Campus Straubing. This established educational project of the Bürgerstiftung Straubing is developed in collaboration with the Volkshochschule Straubing and the Competence Center for Renewable Resources. Adults may participate if seats are available and the event is not disturbed.

Conclusion: A Family Experience for Curious Future Thinkers

Children's laughter, exciting questions, and sustainable ideas make this KinderUni a special learning experience. Families experience together how fascinating science can be. Now mark the date and send young researchers on an inspiring journey to the sun, wind, and plants.