Boys*Day is an all-day event. From 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., the students are in small working groups in the respective departments, chairs or divisions. You are free to use this time to introduce your department to the students. Anything is possible, from short presentations to guided tours or rallies.

Based on previous experience, Boys*Day is particularly successful when the boys can work in small groups so that their questions can be dealt with effectively. We therefore ask you to specify a maximum number of participants for your event on the registration form. Events for five people are just as possible as events with a maximum of 20 people

Boys*Day is aimed at pupils from all types of schools in grades 5 to 10, so the boys are aged between 11 and 16 and have different levels of prior knowledge. Please bear this in mind when preparing and organizing your event. If necessary, you can also set an age limit.

The boys must be supervised and accompanied throughout the day. Trainees and employees of TU Dortmund University will take on these tasks. If it is possible for you to accompany the girls during the day - in whole or in part - that would be a great support.

In order to offer the students a target group-oriented insight into your department and to get them excited about your topic, experience has shown that you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Give a brief introduction to the subject area with reference to the students' world. Bear in mind that the students will have different levels of prior knowledge.
2. Let the boys work independently and solve questions, thus offering a playful approach to your topic.
3. Offer the boys the opportunity to discuss and ask questions.

You can find detailed information and lots of material on the Boys*Day idea at www.boys-day.de. Students can also use this portal to register for Boys*Day at TU Dortmund University.