FORUM school@university
This year's FORUM schule@hochschule, focusing on the theme "From the classroom to the lecture hall: Challenges and support on the path from school to university studies", took place on February 25, 2026 at THM in Giessen .
The next FORUM schule@hochschule is expected to take place in spring 2027.
Details will be published here in due course.
What is the FORUM school@university?
The FORUM schule@hochschule (school@university) is a joint initiative of THM Hesse) and Justus Liebig University Giessen. It offers an annual opportunity for ongoing networking, exchange, and continuous collaboration on the topic of study orientation at the working level between universities, secondary schools, and vocational schools. Students benefit from this in their study orientation, and the interface between schools and universities in the Central Hesse region is strengthened.
The FORUM school@university invites you to
- to stay informed about new developments and changes in both educational institutions,
- to learn about best-practice examples,
- to establish personal contacts,
- to discuss key topics in depth
- to agree on individual collaborations and
- to jointly develop ideas for shaping the transition.
From whom, for whom?
All teachers from grammar schools and vocational schools, as well as representatives from the two participating universities, are invited. Formal membership is not required for participation.
A look back at past programs
February 25, 2026 at THM Giessen
February 12, 2025 at JLU Giessen
March 6, 2024 at THM Giessen
- Invitation flyer for the event | Main topic "Generation Z: Between irritation and fascination"
February 22, 2023 at JLU Giessen
February 16, 2022 (digital)
February 5, 2020 at JLU in Giessen
- Invitation flyer for the event
- Book: Why reach for the stars when you can just chill? The great disorientation after school (Ulrike Bartholomäus)
February 20, 2019 at the Alice School Giessen
February 14, 2018 at JLU in Giessen
February 8, 2017 at the THM in Giessen
- Invitation flyer for the event
- Study “Educational Decisions and Reorientations in the Post-School Period” by the DZHW (German Centre for Higher Education and Science Research)
February 10, 2016 at the Theodor-Litt-School in Giessen
- Invitation flyer for the event
- SINUS Youth Research: Studies
- Press release