Kinder-Uni:
Discover the world of science

Why do plants grow? What is in our food?  And how is delicious food grown in a field? The Kinder-Uni [Children’s University] invites curious minds between the ages of 8 and 12 to discover exciting answers to these questions and get a taste of real university life.

Foto: Eine Gruppe von Personen, darunter Kinder, steht an einem Tisch mit wissenschaftlichen Geräten und einem Laptop. Im Hintergrund sind weitere Personen und bunte Luftballons zu sehen.

Science: Vivid, interactive, and practical

At the University of Hohen­heim’s Kinder-Uni, professors and researchers from the University of Hohen­heim offer fascinating insights into their work through interactive lectures tailored to children. The program focuses on the University of Hohen­heim’s particular strengths – botany, nutrition, and agriculture – and brings them to life in a vivid and practical way.

The Kinder-Uni [Children’s University] is a cooperation between vhs stuttgart and the University of Hohen­heim. The events are held twice a year, alternating between the TREFFPUNKT Rotebühlplatz in Stuttgart and the Hohen­heim campus.

Join us and discover just how exciting science can be!

Next dates (events in German):

Without insects? Without us! Why we need creepy crawlies

Saturday, 13 June 2026, 11 a.m. to 12 noon

Location: TREFFPUNKT Rotebühlplatz 28, 70173 Stuttgart

Why are bees, butterflies, and beetles becoming increasingly rare? What happens when they disappear? And how can we help them? Prof. Dr. Georg Petschenka (Applied Entomology, University of Hohenheim) will explain.

For curious explorers ages 8 to 12
. For more information and to register , visit: vhs-stuttgart.de
. Participation is free of charge.

From Image to Insight! – Insights into computer image recognition

Saturday, 7 November 2026, 11 a.m. to 12 noon

Location: Otto Rettenmaier Audimax, University of Hohenheim

How can robots see? How does image recognition work on a computer? And can I train my own image recognition system? Prof. Dr. Christian Krupitzer (Dept. of Food Informatics, University of Hohenheim) will explain.

For curious explorers ages 8–12. More
information on registration will follow!
Participation is free of charge.

Information for parents and families

The Kinder-Uni [Children’s University] is a cooperation between vhs stuttgart and the University of Hohen­heim. Two lectures are scheduled each year. The events alternate between the TREFFPUNKT Rotebühlplatz in downtown Stuttgart and the University of Hohen­heim campus.

You need to sign up through vhs stuttgart. To ensure equal opportunity, a maximum of 3 children may be registered per parent or adult. Only children may participate. An email address must be provided for communication with registered children (registration confirmation, waiting list, filling empty spots, transfers, cancellations, etc.). If the maximum number of participants is reached, there will be a waiting list. The registration deadline for the lectures will be approximately one week before the date of the lecture.