Jena, March 17, 2026. On April 23, the Beutenberg Campus opens its doors for the 15th “Forsche Schüler Tag” (Researching Students Day). Interested young people from grade 8 onwards can experience science first-hand and conduct their own experiments in state-of-the-art research facilities.
- What: 15th Forsche Schüler Tag
- When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Where: Beutenberg Campus, Jena
- Target group: Students from grade 8 onwards
- Program & Registration: www.beutenberg.de
Hands-on Science
Coinciding with the nationwide Girls’ Day, the Jena Beutenberg Campus offers a diverse and practical program for the next generation of scientists. The offer is aimed at young people from the eighth grade onwards and focuses on the fields of physics and life sciences. On this day, participants have the opportunity to get to know real everyday laboratory life far away from traditional school lessons and to try out science themselves through practical exercises.
Broad Participation of Institutes
A total of seven different research institutes are participating in the action day. In addition, the Lichtwerkstatt Jena and the biotechnology company Wacker Biotech GmbH are opening their doors to young researchers. In special introductory workshops, students can conduct their own experiments and gain direct insights into highly topical research fields. From optical experiments to biological analyses in the laboratory, the range of activities covers the entire spectrum of the interdisciplinary campus and thus provides sound assistance for early career orientation.
Background: The Beutenberg Campus in Jena
The Beutenberg Campus in the south of Jena is one of Thuringia’s most important science centers. Under the motto “Life Science meets Physics,” institutes of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, the Leibniz-Gemeinschaft, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, as well as facilities of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and various technology-oriented start-ups bundle their research expertise here. The campus is an internationally recognized engine for innovation, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, microbiology, and infection biology. Initiatives such as the annual “Forsche Schüler Tag” serve to secure skilled workers at an early stage and to sustainably strengthen STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in the region.
Source:
15th Forsche Schüler Tag at Beutenberg Campus
Transparency Note: This article was automatically created, editorially reviewed, and expanded with AI support.