Children's University 2026: Little Researchers Discover the Climate of Their City
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Discovering Urban Climate: Children's University Invites Wonder and Participation
What does a city feel like when summers are getting hotter? And why do trees and parks help to cool down streets and squares? At the Children's University 2026 of the Technical University of Braunschweig, young researchers will explore these questions together with Prof. Dr. Vanessa Carlow.
Science to Touch and Understand
The lecture is aimed at children aged eight to twelve and conveys current climate topics in an age-appropriate, illustrative, and child-friendly manner. The focus is on why cities are particularly affected by climate change. Everyday examples demonstrate how traffic, buildings, and global supply chains influence the climate.
Why Trees and Parks Are Important for Cities
A particularly exciting look is taken at green urban areas: trees and parks provide shade, improve the urban climate, and make places more livable. The children will learn what ideas cities implement to make summers more pleasant and how sustainable urban planning contributes to adapting to climate change.
Learning Fun in the Audimax of TU Braunschweig
In the Audimax, children experience a real university atmosphere and can feel like little students. The compact lecture combines understandable explanations with curiosity, wonder, and shared time. It strengthens scientific interest, imparts environmental knowledge, and opens up a positive learning experience around climate protection and urban development.
A Family Experience with Sustainable Value
Parents and supervising persons are also warmly invited. The event creates space for children's questions and discussions about their own city: Where can you find shade? How can paths be made more environmentally friendly? Such impulses promote independence, environmental awareness, and the development of their own ideas.
Conclusion: Shaping the Future Together
The Children's University combines children's laughter, science, and important future questions. Families can expect a free, educational, and inspiring lecture on climate change, urban planning, and livable cities. Those who want to inspire curious children for research and the environment will experience a special family event in the Audimax with learning fun and sustainable food for thought.
Official Channels of Children's University Braunschweig:
- Website: https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/transferservice/wissenstransfer/kinderuni
- Registration: https://checkin.tu-braunschweig.de/kinderuni/
