Jena, March 16, 2026 – On April 23, the Beutenberg Campus in Jena will once again open its doors to young scientific talent. During the 15th “Researching Students Day” (Forsche Schüler Tag), teenagers from the eighth grade onwards can conduct their own experiments and experience everyday laboratory life firsthand.
- What: 15th Researching Students Day (parallel to Girls‘ Day)
- When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Where: Beutenberg Campus, Jena
- Target Group: Students from grade 8 onwards
- Information & Registration: www.beutenberg.de/veranstaltungen/forsche-schueler-tag/
Hands-on Science
Concurrent with the nationwide Girls’ Day, the “Researching Students Day” in Jena offers a diverse program with a focus on physics and life sciences. A total of seven renowned research institutes, the Lichtwerkstatt, and Wacker Biotech GmbH are participating in the project. In special introductory workshops, participants have the opportunity to leave their typical school routine behind and experiment as young researchers. The goal of the event is to spark enthusiasm for the natural sciences and provide early career orientation in future-oriented industries.
Background: The Beutenberg Campus
The Beutenberg Campus in the southwest of Jena is the scientific heart of the city. Under the guiding principle “Life Science meets Physics,” the area bundles the expertise of numerous research institutions and technology-oriented companies. In addition to facilities of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, institutes of the Max Planck and Fraunhofer Societies as well as the Leibniz Association are located here. Initiatives such as the “Researching Students Day” are an essential component in addressing the shortage of skilled workers in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at an early and practical stage.
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15th Researching Students Day at Beutenberg Campus
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