A responsible University
Introducing young people to science and research from an early age and providing lifelong access to higher education are important socio-political aspects of our mission as a university. In 2006 we launched Lower Austria’s first university for children and young people.
We have also regularly opened our doors to retirees since 2012, when our SeniorInnenUNI education programme got under way.
Collaboration with the Province of Lower Austria, partners and schools
And that is not all: other activities connected with communicating science to the public have included initiatives and events.
Some examples: Science Class, the Science Fair, summer Talent Internships, the Junior Life Science Meeting, the Long Night of Science and Research, the Lower Austria Research Festival, Enjoy Science, Science Market, the Studieren probieren university taster day, Science Training, as well as collaboration with schools to organise research days at IMC Krems. In 2017 we also submitted a proposal for the Sparkling Science project.
Youth University of IMC Krems
Lectures, workshops & so much more
At our Youth University, children aged between 10 and 13 can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of science and research for a week. For just 9 EUR, your children can experience a whole week of university life, enjoy exciting activities, and make new friends. The event is conducted in German.
The youngsters attend lectures and workshops focusing on a variety of subjects. The young IMC Krems students have the opportunity to ask questions about things they’ve always wanted to know.
LAUGH + LEARN every day = the YOUTH UNI way
The Youth University kicks off on Monday with three lectures, which all the kids attend. Then on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, they choose from one of three lectures on a topic connected to the theme of the day.
The youngsters also select which afternoon workshops to attend themselves – and there’s something for everyone on the timetable!
Friday morning is all about languages: On our International Day, your children can choose a language from a pool of options and immerse themselves in the language and culture of the country for a morning.
The lectures and workshops are planned by IMC Krems lecturers, as well as experts and the university’s cooperation partners.
FIT4YOUniversity
FIT4YOUniversity by IMC Krems
FIT4YOUniversity is for 14-19 year-olds and gives young people who can no longer attend Youth University the opportunity to spend a week at IMC Krems and get a feel for the exciting world of science and research.
Workshops to suit your mood
Participants can choose the workshops in which they would like to immerse themselves. And all this for an unbeatable 9 EUR per week.
The young people get to know lots of other participants and find out about different countries. They learn a lot from this experience, including what teamwork is all about. They have the opportunity to get to know their new friends even better when everyone has lunch together.
The event is conducted in German.
SeniorInnenUNI
We have the right offer for you: The SeniorInnenUNI of IMC Krems is a continuing education programme for women and men in the post-professional and post-family phase of life.
Over 4 semesters, you will complete 8 modules. The focus is on expanding competencies and building knowledge for voluntary engagement (e.g., in social institutions, healthcare, communities, neighbourhoods, clubs, initiatives, and self-organised projects, etc.).
The SeniorInnenUNI is a project that has always been close to my heart. In future, Lower Austrian senior citizens should continue to have the opportunity to enhance their skills and know-how at IMC Krems during their retirement. As multipliers, they can actively pass on their knowledge, as well as putting it to good use.
Just send us an e-mail to marketing(at)imc.ac.at.
