From 12.30 pm: Collection of vouchers for canteen meals in the cafeteria

(Available from the porter for registered participants)

2.00 pm Welcome, introduction of participants and the event

(Director of the Institute of Physics)

2.15 pm Studying physics: What’s it for? What can you expect? What do you do afterwards?

· B. Kollmeier: The university’s and affiliated Institutes’ perspective

· D. Schneider (graduate): The graduates’ perspective

· Student body of Physics: the students’ perspective

· Questions from A-level students

3.00 pm: Studying physics in Oldenburg

· C. Lienau: Degree programmes and key research focuses in Oldenburg

· D. Wendt (doctoral candidate): What was important to me when choosing where to study?

· Student body of Physics: Support services for students

· Questions from A-level students

3.45 pm: Break (including an opportunity to get to know the student body, amongst others)

4.15 pm: Introduction to lecturers, research groups and physics departments in Oldenburg

· Brief overview of the activities on offer and division into small groups of up to 10 people

· Guided tours and discussions in the small groups with lecturers

5.15 pm: Back in the main session: Reports from the sub-groups: A-level students briefly describe their experiences

17.30 Joint closing session

Group photo

Barbecue with one-to-one discussions in the courtyard