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Discover STEM research on campus
Saarland University is one of Germany’s leading STEM centres in the fields of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and interdisciplinary research. In the university’s lab courses for school students, scientific work of the highest standard is made accessible to the schoolgirls. They carry out experiments in modern laboratories, solder their own circuits, programme their first applications and tackle tricky challenges in Mathematics. The participants are guided by experienced scientists who share their specialist knowledge and enthusiasm for research.
In one-to-one conversations with role models from the world of science
A highlight is the opportunity to meet female professors from STEM disciplines. They talk about their own paths into science and research and demonstrate just how diverse and exciting careers in STEM can be. This gives the schoolgirls personal insights that go far beyond what they learn in the classroom.
“For many participants, UniCamp is an important first step towards STEM,” says Sybille Jung, Gender Equality Officer at Saarland University. “We are particularly pleased that many enthusiastic former participants decide to enrol in further programmes at our university after the ‘ ’ camp, and later go on to study a STEM degree.”
Even off campus, the participants get to experience the strength of the regional research network: excursions to the Centre of Excellence for Molecular Medicine in Homburg and to CISPA’s lab course for school students on Cybersecurity in St. Ingbert demonstrate the innovative potential of the Saarland.
A varied social programme provides a welcome balance
During the camp, the participants stay at the guest house on the Physical Education campus, right next to the university. A varied leisure programme featuring sport, film nights and games evenings fosters a sense of community and encourages interaction after an exciting day of study and experimentation.
Strong commitment to equal opportunities
UniCamp is a project run by the Gender Equality in STEM (GEM) Coordination Unit at Saarland University’s Equality Office and is funded by the Saarland Ministry of Education and Culture. The aim is to inspire young women to take an interest in STEM subjects at an early stage and to support them in their choices of degree and career. The camp is taking place for the 23rd time this summer and forms part of a comprehensive support programme for women in STEM. Participants in UniCamp can subsequently apply for the MentoMINT mentoring programme for Years 9 to 11 or, if they are suitably qualified, go on to undertake an early-access scheme, for example. The proportion of female first-year students in STEM subjects currently stands at over 30 per cent nationwide – with a slight upward trend. Saarland University also aims to further increase the proportion of female students in STEM subjects.
On 20 July, Minister for Education Christine Streichert-Clivot, University President Ludger Santen and the Equal Opportunities Officer Sybille Jung will address the ceremony and welcome the schoolgirls.
Further information:
Dr Sybille Jung
Gender Equality Officer
Telephone: 0681 302-4795
Email: unicamp@uni-saarland.de
Website: uni-saarland.de/unicamp
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