On 19 November, the University of Würzburg will open its physics laboratories to pupils in years 7 to 9. The conference will feature amazing experiments and exciting lectures.
On 19 November 2025, the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Würzburg (JMU) will be transformed into a quantum laboratory: Under the title 'Junior Conference on Quantum Physics', pupils in Years 7 to 9 can look forward to a varied programme of workshops, exciting lectures, and experiments. The event will be held in German and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Hubland campus and is free to attend.
"With our Junior Conference, we want to inspire young people with the fascinating world of quantum physics and give them unique insights into current research", explains Theresa Kunzelmann from the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, organizer of the event.
Experiencing the Fascinating World of Quantum Physics
In the quantum world, different rules apply to those we know in everyday life. Quanta are both waves and particles at the same time. They can be in two places at once and can even 'talk' to each other, even if they are light years apart. Young guests at the event will learn how this works and what it means for the development of future technologies.
The event begins on 19 November at 9 a.m. with an introductory lecture that explains the basics of quantum physics in an easy-to-understand way. Participants will then have the opportunity to conduct their own experiments in two workshop sessions. Under the motto 'Touch Science', they will discover how lasers, quantum sensors and superconducting materials work.
