Public events
The public events of the Faculty of science and medicine and of its units aim to inform the public about our research, but also to awaken the curiosity of future generations and to share the enthusiasm of our scientists.
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For children
The goûters scientifiques allow children between 8 and 12 to get to know the scientific world in a fun environment.
KidsUni, an organization of the Department of Chemistry and of the Adolphe Merkle Institute, offers Chemistry workshops for children between 9 and 11.
This day allows children between the ages of 10 and 11 to discover new professions, in order to give them ideas of possible future careers.
Several departments offer activities in teh passeport vacances each year.
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For teenagers
The SFY internships are made for high school students from the canton of Fribourg and aim to awaken their interest for technical and scientific careers.
The organization Swiss Yoth in Science offers study weeks in various scientific fields for children between the ages of 10 and 13. At the University of Fribourg, study weeks in chemistry and material sciences are offered.
The Department of physics offers half-days for middle schoolers to discover physics.
The project Lab2rue, which belongs to the Department of Biology, offers activities related to Biology to high schoolers
Expedition to discover a glacier and its surroundings during 9 days. For young women aged 15 to 17.
Teachers can contact the Departments directly if they want to organize lab visits, practicals or supervisors for Maturity works.
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For all
Open door days of the University of Fribourg.
The Cafés scientifiques of the University of Fribourg offer a discussion between the public, scientists, and experts of different backgrounds.
The chemistry department organizes shows full of smoke and explosions for large groups of viewers.
Well-known personalities from the Chemistry world are invited to give presentations during the Chaim Weizmann lectures at the Department of Chemistry
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Events at the Botanical garden
All year-round, the Botanical garden welcomes visitors who come to admire the plants, go for a walk or have picknick on a bench. The Botanical garden also organizes activities which are open to the public.