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The potential of Children’s Universities
In recent years, universities and other research organisations made manifold attempts to open up their institutions and facilities to allow for new encounters with science, arts and humanities. Considering that Children’s Universities create special spaces of “otherness” where children and young people connect with academic researchers and students. They have become widespread and successful models for informal learning environments and first glimpses into the scientific world.
In this talk we will explore the manifold types and characteristics of Children’s University models, as well as of similar science in society (SiS) interventions. Special attention will be given to possible cooperation between universities and science centres and museums and to access and inclusiveness in science in general.
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