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Experience science up close: On April 23, 2026, both Girls’Day and the Long Night of the Sciences will take place in Rostock, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Large Structures in Production Engineering (IGP) will actively participate in both events.
Rostock. The morning is dedicated to encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, while the evening is aimed at a broad audience: As part of its early-career support activities, Fraun-hofer IGP is participating in both the nation-wide Girls’Day and the Long Night of the Sciences.
Breaking with stereotypes at Girls’Day
"Girls’ futures must not be based on gender stereotypes, but on their strengths, interests and perspectives" says Julia Stahl, Coordinator Teaching & Recruitment at Fraunhofer IGP. The research institute places great importance on supporting the scientists and technicians of tomorrow and is therefore once again offering places for Girls’Day this year. An exciting programme is planned for this year as well.
The Long Night of the Sciences
Starting at 4 p.m., the Campus Südstadt will transform into a science oasis where visitors can experience technology and research up close. Scientists from Fraunhofer IGP will showcase their expertise, lead groups through the research institute, and captivate attendees with innovative technologies. Some program highlights include interactive activities that allow visitors a hands-on experience.
The Program for the Long Night of the Sciences at Fraunhofer IGP:
- Automated riveting system for aircraft construction (Demonstration)
- Baltic Racing: Motorsport meets high-tech (Demonstration)
- Digital factory & autonomous logistics: Experience it live! (Exhibition, hands-on)
- Fiber optic sensors: The nervous system for lightweight carbon components (Demonstration)
- Glue, UV light, action: Create your masterpiece! (Hands-on)
- Guided tours through the research institute
- Hands-on research for kids: Discover, play, and create (Hands-on)
- Industrial robotics: Interactive robot course (Demonstration)
- Liebherr-Rostock GmbH: Move, discover, understand: Experience maritime crane technology up close (Demonstration, hands-on)
- Programming and application with CAD/CAM (Demonstration and hands-on experience)
- Spray Your Keychain: Coat a keychain with your own initials (Hands-on)
- Welding large structures: Try it out on a simulator and watch robots in action (Demonstration, hands-on)
About the Fraunhofer IGP
What will the innovative production of large structures look like in the future? The Fraunhofer Institute for Large Structures in Production Engineering IGP in Rostock is conducting research into this. The institute develops innovative concepts for product and process innovations. The research focus is on future-oriented industries such as shipbuilding and steel construction, energy and environmental technology, rail and commercial vehicle manufacturing as well as mechanical and plant engineering. The formerly independent research group was made into a Fraunhofer Institute at the beginning of 2020 and is now the first institute of the Fraunhofer Society to be head-quartered in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Address of the Fraunhofer IGP
Albert-Einstein-Straße 30
18059 Rostock
Girls’Day:
Julia Stahl
Coordinator Teaching & Recruitment
Phone +49 381 49682-568
julia.stahl@igp.fraunhofer.de
Long Night of the Sciences:
Hanna Rickert
Communications
Phone +49 381 49682-315
hanna.rickert@igp.fraunhofer.de
https://www.igp.fraunhofer.de/de/veranstaltungen-messen/veranstaltungen-2026/lan... Landing Page of the Long Night of the Sciences (only in German)
https://www.igp.fraunhofer.de/de/karriere/karrieremessen-und-events/girls-day.ht... Landing Page of the Girls'Day (only in German)
Girls’Day at the Fraunhofer IGP.
Source: Fraunhofer IGP
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Experiencing science up close at the Long Night of the Sciences at the Fraunhofer IGP.
Source: Fraunhofer IGP
Copyright: Fraunhofer IGP
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