Researchers from the Faculty of Humanities are getting involved: they visit schools on a voluntary basis as science ambassadors to talk about their field of research and professional careers and answer questions about science and research.
The aim of the science ambassadors is not only to share their expertise with pupils, but above all to inspire them - because curiosity and passion are contagious!
As a teacher, you can easily request a science ambassador. Bring an expert for the desired subject area directly into the classroom (Styria-wide) or use the option of online visits. Schools in rural areas in particular benefit from this offer.
You can choose between school visits, where the topic is agreed individually in advance, or fixed themed workshops with an average duration of one or two teaching units.
Facts for teachers
- All school classes of all school types from all over Austria can take part in the Science Ambassadors initiative.
- There is a choice of individual school visits or themed workshops.
- The visits can take place in person or virtually.
- Participation is free of charge for schools.
- The Science Ambassadors initiative was launched by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF).
Procedure
- You choose a scientist. We have listed all science ambassadors from the Faculty of Humanities for you.
- Contact is made on the profile page of the selected person via the link "Plan a visit" (on the OeAD website).
- The topics available for selection can be found here.
Language:
- Learning languages
- Growing up with several languages
- Language and the brain
- Language and discrimination
- Comparative linguistics
- Different writing systems
Literature:
- Ancient fable
- Ancient epic
Antiquity:
- Figurative language (parables etc.)
- Latin inscriptions in the present day
- Script and writing in antiquity