The Faculty of Chemical Technology at the University of Pardubice has operated a Demonstration Laboratory since October 2021 as a centre of education in the field of chemistry designed primarily for pupils and students of primary, secondary and grammar schools. Visitors are given an insight into various chemical reactions, as well as physical and chemical processes in an engaging and educational manner with emphasis always placed on hands-on training in laboratory techniques.
Within the framework of laboratory exercises, those who are interested can try their hand at lab work and in doing so, acquire skills which they can then apply during their further studies or even in their everyday lives. Each specific set of laboratory exercises is designed by the lecturer Ing. Hanka Doušová, Ph.D. individually in agreement with a teacher from the given school.
The laboratory also serves as a venue for other educational outreach events, such as workshops and webinars for teachers, practical training courses and seminars (including selected lessons given under the auspices of the University of the Third Age). Teaching takes place here across a range of chemistry fields and disciplines. Last but not least, the laboratory provides facilities for the creation of new methodologies in support of chemistry tuition and engaging educational outreach videos for schools and the general public.
