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The Magic of the City – Who or what brings a city to life?
What’s it all about?
Have you ever wondered why there are playgrounds, interesting shops and lively festivals in your town? Who actually makes sure that the town centre stays vibrant, even when some buildings stand empty? That’s what city management does!
In this Children’s University course, we’ll go on a journey of discovery together: we’ll take a peek behind the scenes and find out how a town is organised and brought to life, and what it takes to make everyone feel at home there. You’ll learn how ideas come about – from colourful street festivals to the design of spaces where people love to meet.
Imagine you were planning the city: what would you change to make your city even more colourful and exciting? Together, we’ll think about what the city of the future might look like, and you can become a city co-creator yourself.
Our programme leaflet for the Year of Knowledge 2026 is available at many public locations in and around Mittweida. You can also download the programme as a PDF here. Alternatively, you can of course pick one up at the children’s universities at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, or sign up for our newsletter.
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Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know about enrolment, lectures, attendance and your visit to Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. Your family will find what they’re looking for here too – because, of course, they’re welcome to come along and have a look!
Information about your visit to Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
Cheat sheet
For lasting knowledge: After every lecture, we’ll give you a knowledge card as a gift. This way, you can gradually build up your own Children’s University cheat sheet. Each knowledge card contains the key points on the topic of the lecture – explained clearly and with plenty of examples. If you’ve missed a lecture, you can download your cards here.
Partnerships
Working together for children’s future: The Children’s University thrives on strong partnerships. Together with schools, businesses and other organisations, we create exciting learning opportunities that inspire children’s interest in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
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Experience that ‘aha’ moment in a range of other interesting formats at the HSMW: whilst the Controversial Dialogue (Dialog Kontrovers) series sees current topics discussed with various experts, the lecture series features fascinating talks that shed light on the world of science. As always, clarity and mutual exchange are the top priorities.
‘Controversial Dialogue (Dialog Kontrovers)’ | Lecture Series
