Dublin

First Karriere Quantum Camp taking place in Dublin

17 - 24 August 2024 at the Goethe-Institut Ireland 

In the week from 17-24 August 2024, the Goethe-Institut Dublin, Ireland, launched the Karriere Quantum project, hosting the first of five planned educational camps. The event brought together 20 talented students and 10 passionate teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, Ireland, Italy, and Romania, forming ten dynamic teams of three.

Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, this ambitious project aims to foster a pan-European awareness of career opportunities in quantum technologies while showcasing Germany as a prime destination for professional careers in the field, with future camps planned at the Goethe-Instituts in Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, and London. In partnership with Berlin’s innovative TüftelLab research workshops, the initiative places particular emphasis on sparking a passion for the field of quantum among young adults.

The camp kicked off with a day that served to get to know each other better, setting the stage for an engaging and insightful programme. Each day featured hands-on, experimentally guided workshops alongside tailored German language lessons, delivered both in-person during the camp and through online sessions before and after the week.

The TüftelLab workshops offered participants an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of quantum science, while a poetry workshop led by artist Afra Khan added a creative twist. Open discussion forums encouraged dialogue and exchange, culminating in participants presenting their own innovative ideas through models and presentations. “It was an amazing experience to collaborate with so many international students while also exploring the practical applications of quantum technologies—especially in Germany,” shared a Romanian student. A teacher from Bosnia praised the event for its effective combination of cultural exchange, learning, and enjoyment.

The week concluded with a vibrant public event, featuring panel discussions with external experts and presentations of the participants’ work. The celebratory atmosphere was enhanced by catering and live music from a DJ, providing a fitting finale to a memorable week.

Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education, the project will continue until November 2025. The next camp is set to take place in Rome, with additional camps planned for 2025 in Madrid, London and Amsterdam. For more information, visit the main project website at www.goethe.de/kq.

18.10.2024