At the HSZG, you, dear pupils, are already welcome during your time at school. We will introduce you to studying through various events.
We want to strengthen your ability to decide on a course of study!
Below we have described the events we offer in detail. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can also find further suggestions on our social media channels, on the HSZG YouTube channel and in the numerous podcasts on our degree programs.
Under the project title "Zukunftslernort Oberlausitz", the university management has been running a University for Future process since 2020 with the aim of strengthening extracurricular learning at the university and sustainably promoting STEM skills among children and young people. The activities are divided into four fields of action:
Current information at zuklos.hszg.de.
We promote an interest in computer science, technology and digital tools among pupils in year 8. To this end, three-day hackdays are held at each school with up to 50 pupils to implement ideas in a model way.
The proven concept for this comes from the "Make Your School" project. With this project, Wissenschaft im Dialog gGmbH, with significant support from the Klaus Tschira Foundation, provides new impetus for everyday school life. The HSZG joined this nationwide network in 2024 in order to bring even more young people in Upper Lusatia into contact with digital technology and interest them in STEM professions.
When?
In the 2024/25 school year, the implementation period is January to July 2025. Dates are arranged individually as part of the registration process (see below).
Where?
In 2 grammar schools and 2 secondary schools in East Saxony within a radius of up to 75 km from the HSZG.
With what?
Fully equipped material sets with sensors, actuators, programmable electronics and conventional handicraft materials are brought to the schools by the HSZG.
Who is responsible?
Qualified mentors will guide the pupils during the hackdays. They work according to an established concept from MYS (scientifically supported and matured over the years).
How do they do it?
Teacher workshops are held in advance with the cooperating teachers from the four schools in order to make the framework conditions of these project days transparent.
What are the costs?
Free of charge for schools
How to register?
Schools should register their interest in writing to the HSZG by 23.08.24 (see contact below). We will then select four schools and get in touch with them.
Pupils come to the university for a day and get a taste of studying.
In addition to the academic exchange, the program also includes getting to know the HSZG with the Görlitz and Zittau campuses, the canteen, the library and local student life.
You can try out studying almost any time during the school year. How such a day is organized, we have written down here.
The HSZG is at your side as a partner for your Complex Achievement (KL) and Special Learning Achievement (BELL). We can offer you experimental support, especially in scientific, technical and commercial subjects. Once you have developed an idea for your topic, it is best to ask your secondary school teacher whether there are any contacts with teachers at the HSZG. If not, you are welcome to contact us. We will let you know as soon as possible whether supervision is possible.
You can complete your compulsory school internship with a focus on STEM from year 9 in the engineering, economics and natural sciences faculties at the university. The HSZG can also be a practical partner for students at technical colleges (FOS). Those interested can also complete additional internships during the vacations. How does that work? Find out more here.
Do you like chemistry as a school subject? Then why not take part in our ONLINE lectures on various CHEMISTRY topics. Here you will be on the trail of scientific phenomena in an understandable way. The lectures take place online from 7 to 8 pm.
The topics at a glance:
22.10.2024: Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry; with Prof. Dr. Jan Mollitor
26.11.2024: Making atomic nuclei spin - structure elucidation of organic compounds with NMR spectroscopy; with Prof. Dr. Jan Mollitor
07.01.2025: Chromatography - a process for separating mixtures of substances and identifying substances; with Prof. Dr. Jens Weber
03.02.2025: The chemistry of natural fiber-reinforced plastics; with Prof. Dr. Jens Weber
17.03.2025: Nanotechnology - The very small with a big impact; with Prof. Dr. Gerd Fischer
25.03.2025: Color - an interdisciplinary view; with Prof. Dr. Dieter Greif
Click here for online registration
Register at least one day before the event so that you can get online access in time.
You can download the detailed topic descriptions here (PDF)
This is a joint event of the HSZG Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences and the State Office for Schools and Education, Bautzen site. It is supported by the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie im Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V..
The Department of Computer Science at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences will host its annual IT summer party for students on June 12, 2025.
What is it for? We want to meet on site and do computer science together. For this purpose, a main topic of computer science will be presented as part of a course. Afterwards, small projects will be realized by you. Our summer party is to be understood as a playful competition, which is also about fun and teamwork. After refreshments (pizza has proven its worth...), the most interesting projects are voted on together and the winners of the respective cups are determined.
For example, after a topic-related introduction to programming, you can become active in one of three possible specializations:
No previous knowledge is expected of you - curiosity and interest are enough. We will teach you everything you need to know to take part. Your added value is that you will meet like-minded people, work in a team right from the start and meet very good computer scientists with us!
Get in touch with us! Let us know how interested you are, ask us any questions you may have or get in touch by email at any time: IT-Sommerfest@hszg.de
We will be happy to clarify any questions you may have about school deregistration on this day...
Save the Date!
Event period: 12.06.25 from 9 am to 4 pm
Location: Campus Görlitz, Department of Computer Science
The specific topic/program for 2025 is still being prepared and will be published in advance at f-ei.hszg.de/it-sommerfest
International Neisse-Elektro:
The electrical engineering Olympiad "Neisse-Elektro" is held annually in spring (usually in March) in Zittau. Around 30 pupils from German, Polish and Czech schools in the Euroregion take part each year. The young talents are nominated for this international Olympiad by the physics teachers of the participating schools. There will be workshops and excursions focusing on electrical engineering and finally the final Olympiad at the Zittau campus. Visit the Neisse-Elektro website.
IT Young Talent Award:
The IT Young Talent Award is presented to teams of pupils who have developed creative IT projects to overcome small and large challenges in everyday life as well as in school or working life. The prize was created by InterNexumGmbH, is under the patronage of the Saxon Minister President Michael Kretschmer and is supported by many partners from the business world. Pupils of at least 14 years of age from general education schools are eligible to take part. The winners will receive laptops and IT gadgets and can present their ideas at the IT Summer Festival. You can find all the information about the IT Young Talent Award here.
Chemistry specialist camp and chemistry performance comparison (from year 9):
The chemistry performance comparison is prepared and carried out every year in cooperation with the Saxon Education Agency Regional Office Bautzen and the chemistry department of our university. The best teams of pupils who were able to prevail in the first stage of the performance comparison in the grammar schools compete under Olympic conditions in chemical calculations and experimental tasks in the university laboratory to achieve the best possible ranking.
The next dates: Chemistry specialist camp on 19 & 20.06.25; performance comparison on 17.06.25
Contact: Matthias Jeschke (m.jeschke@hszg.de)
Individual lessons can take place in the university laboratories as part of the school curriculum. An excursion to the university laboratories is particularly suitable for the subjects of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and computer science.
Our subject catalog (see below under "Download") contains many individually bookable courses. If required, we can also come to the secondary school with a specialist subject.
This involves thematic offerings with a STEM focus that follow the "do it your self" approach and are implemented as part of project days, class trips and excursion days. Pupils will work on experimental tasks with a high degree of independence.
If an attractive supporting program is also required, the Upper Lusatia vacation region offers many worthwhile excursion destinations. Simply combine study orientation and relaxation.
Our tips:
In addition, you can take advantage of the many leisure activities in and around Zittau and Görlitz:
Catalog of topics for student events in the faculties
MINT to try: HSZG Mobility-Trail
Subject-related video podcasts:
Student cabinet: Energietechnisches Kabinett
Like all fireworks, our events for schoolchildren are unique. We put a lot of commitment and time into the preparation and implementation. In order for our work to be well received by the students, we need your cooperation and support.
Participation in our events is free of charge for the students (travel, meals and accommodation costs are to be borne by the students themselves) and is agreed in writing. For the selection of the specialist topics, please use the topic catalog (see below under "Download"). Please make a pre-selection in agreement with the students. We strive to realize your topic requests.
Insurance protection: If you participate in school (e.g. as part of a school project week), the school’s accident insurance will take effect in the event of damage. Students who organize their participation at the university (privately) are insured against accidents through the university. Liability insurance is to be borne privately in each case.
The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is very interested in promoting young academics, especially in engineering and natural sciences. If you receive a rejection of an inquiry from us, then the i. i.e. R. due to the limited human and/or time resources. We ask for your understanding.
