The Wuppertal Junior Uni for the Bergisches Land region is a teaching and research institution for young people between the ages of four and twenty.
It is unique in Germany to date. Various areas of interest – from natural sciences, social sciences, business administration and sports – can be explored and learned about by curious girls and boys in age-appropriate courses. Every semester, more than 400 courses show the diversity of the teaching offers.
The lecturers of the Junior Uni come from science, business and industry and enjoy passing on their knowledge to the young generation. In addition to technical knowledge, the aim is to enthuse them for a field of knowledge. The young students gain experience at the Junior Uni that often helps them to decide on a career or study programme.
The participation fee for an 8-week course is at about 10 € so every interested young person can participate. Of course, this fee does not cover the expenses of the Junior Uni. The institution is supported by a high level of commitment from local companies, foundations, its friends’ association and also supra-regional supporters. The company KARL DEUTSCH has been a partner of the Junior Uni since the very beginning – i.e. for more than 10 years now.
Our former employee Ulrich Engelke offers a physics and electrical engineering course. KARL DEUTSCH funds the procurement of electronic components.
At the end of the course, there is always an excursion to the company headquarters of KARL DEUTSCH. Here, the junior students see how measuring devices are developed and produced based on theoretical knowledge and learn about their industrial application in materials testing. We are always happy about this great visit!