KinderUni Bayreuth: Explore and discover

What is light

“Light is almost everywhere. We need it to see. But what exactly is light? Is it really faster than anything else? How is a rainbow created? How can you use light to examine very small things with a microscope? Can light particles also exert forces? Is it possible to build a tractor beam like in Star Wars using a laser? We want to clarify these and other questions with the help of exciting experiments.”

How do I improve my pocket money with lemons?

Do you sometimes wish you had more pocket money? Together we will think about how, with lemons, a little time, friends and a lot of imagination, we can not only have fun in good weather, but ideally also increase our pocket money.

How much trust is good? A treasure hunt with artificial intelligence

In this lecture we go on an exciting treasure hunt in which we use clever computers to solve mysterious puzzles! We will delve into the world of artificial intelligence and discover how we can help computers make the best decisions. We learn when to trust them and when it's better to think again. With each treasure chest we find, we not only open secret doors, but also open our eyes to the importance of finding the right level of trust. Come along on this adventure!

Batteries: the small power storage devices

Have you ever wondered what's in a battery? Where and how exactly is the electricity stored in these small packages and later retrieved and used. How do the batteries in your cell phones, laptops, or electric cars actually work and why can't you just throw empty batteries in the trash? And what if there were no more batteries? We answer questions about the structure, function and recycling of batteries in the Children's University lecture. And we'll show you how you can build a battery yourself. Made from potatoes!!!