Children's and pupils' university on a discovery tour at BASF
More than 60 children and young people accepted the invitation to try out various experiments and learn more about the products and the large chemical plant during the family-friendly factory tour.
The event offered over 60 participants from 3rd to 10th grade the opportunity to slip into the role of chemical laboratory technicians. Experiments were carried out with trainees in the plant's own laboratory. This not only gave the young researchers an insight into chemical processes, but also a practical approach to scientific phenomena. Parents were able to find out about the various apprenticeships and dual study programmes at BASF.
"The children's and pupils' university was a complete success and a great start to the future collaboration between BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and BASF in this area," says Janine Gärtner, BTU's study orientation and recruiting officer. The event arouses the interest of the young participants in the natural sciences. "Projects like this help to get young people interested in technical professions at an early age and show them prospects in these exciting fields in a fun way," says Anne Francken, Commercial Director at BASF in Schwarzheide.
About the children's and pupils' university
The BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg invites children from the 3rd grade onwards to get a taste of university life and imparts knowledge about scientific phenomena in lectures and excursions in a child-friendly way. Formative experiences and adventures are intended to arouse the interest of even the youngest children and reduce inhibitions about attending university after leaving school. The Children's University offers interested pupils from Year 7 to 10 the opportunity to understand scientific and technical topics and to awaken a desire for discovery and research. The Children's University at the BTU in Senftenberg and the Schoolchildren's University are supported by the Sparkasse Niederlausitz, while the Children's University at the BTU in Cottbus is supported by the Sparkasse Spree-Neiße.
BASF has always supported the Brandenburg University of Technology in a wide range of activities. From now on, both the BTU's children's and pupils' university will be hosted by BASF in Schwarzheide once a year.
Further information can be found at www.b-tu.de/unileben/btu-region-erleben/kinder-jugendprojekte.
The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU)
is the only university of technology in the state of Brandenburg to assume responsibility for the sustainable development of the Lusatia region undergoing structural change. With scientific expertise and practical solutions, it contributes to shaping the major issues of the future and transformation processes. The focus is on interdisciplinary key research areas, networking and close cooperation with partners in science and business. BTU offers its students the opportunity to realise their potential and help shape the future. Excellent supervision, small study groups, state-of-the-art equipment and unique degree programme profiles characterise the study conditions. Many students appreciate the international yet informal atmosphere on the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg campus.
Further information can be found at www.b-tu.de.
About BASF Schwarzheide GmbH
BASF Schwarzheide GmbH has been part of the BASF Group since 1990 and employs around 2,000 people. As a chemical company, BASF in Schwarzheide makes an important contribution to greater sustainability by promoting the integration of renewable energies, organising its production in an energy-efficient manner and aligning its actions with the principle of the circular economy. The product range includes polyurethane base products and systems, crop protection products, water-based coatings, engineering plastics, foams and performance chemicals.
BASF Schwarzheide GmbH sees itself as a structure-defining company whose roots are anchored in the region. Taking responsibility for the region, helping to shape structural change in Lusatia and securing skilled labour are therefore part of the company's self-image.
Further information can be found at www.basf-schwarzheide.de.
About BASF
Chemistry for a sustainable future - that is what BASF stands for. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in almost every industry and in almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF achieved global sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the USA.
Further information at www.basf.com.
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