Second Children’s University in BiH organized at the University of Mostar
Ninety boys and girls accompanied by 18 teachers participated in the Second Children's University in BiH 2013 under the slogan “Education is for everyone!”. This time round, the Children’s University was held at the University of Mostar. Children from nine primary schools in Banja Luka, Sarajevo, Doboj, Krupa na Vrbasu and Mostar had the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a student. Through short lessons and workshops they were – with games and lots of fun - introduced to the world of research, education opportunities, and also acquired information about the variety of potential professions.
"Children's University in Bosnia
and Herzegovina" is coordinated and
organized for the second time in BiH by WUS Austria,
anticipating to
strengthen the role of civil society, human rights and democratic principles
through participation of all groups of society in higher education. The project brings together children from across the country, who are important multipliers in the
present and the future, in order to promote higher
education cooperation between the primary schools and universities, and to build a common future through lecturing on various topics that are fully adapted to children aged 10-12 years.
Within the program which lasted from September 23-26, 2013, the children participated
in workshops and listened to lectures held by faculties from the Faculty of Health
Studies, Academy of Fine Arts, Faculty of Science and Education, and the Faculty of Engineering of the University
of Mostar. As a guest lecturer
from Sarajevo professor Arma-Tanovic
Brankovic from the Academy of Performing Arts organized an interesting drama session for her
young participants which they tremendously enjoyed!
Children’s University aims to increase
children's interest in science, research and technology through
exciting, interactive experiences
from an early age. In this fashion
children develop professional talent and creativity
in their personalities and
deepen their curiosity and critical thinking.
Apart from lectures at the faculties, the children also participated in “extra – curricular” activities, such as a visit to the Old bridge in Mostar, Eco village in Blagaj, interactive workshop by Sparkasse Bank, and a visit to CineStar Mostar to see an animated 3D film.
After a four-day dynamic and enlightening program the Second Children’s University was officially ended by awarding of diplomas to all participating children who left Mostar richer in experience and knowledge.
The CU in BiH is financed through the Robert Bosch Stiftung Foundation; further sponsors and partners of Phase II of CU include: Sparkasse, Hotel Bristol, CineStar Mostar, Merkur Osiguranje,Prodravka d.o.o. and RelaxTours.
The CU in BiH is also part of the European Children's University Network which was founded in 2008, and provides a platform for exchange and cooperation amongst different children's universities in Europe and beyond.
Find out more information about the Children's University in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the project website.
