Service Learning
Prof. Dr. Silke Boenigk has offered the project seminar Service Learning at the University of Hamburg every year since the 2009 summer semester. Originally from the USA, service learning is a form of teaching that combines scientific seminar content and practical experience with civic engagement. Participants in a Service Learning seminar regularly attend a seminar (learning) at the University of Hamburg and simultaneously render voluntary assistance (service) to a non-profit organization.
With this ongoing project, we are part of the university's network #UHHengagiert (translated: UHH involved). The network is committed to fostering the connection between academic teaching, research, and the application of knowledge within civil society. It aims to bring university and society closer together, enable exchange on eye level, and sets a focus on research-based learning and social responsibility.
In this PDF, you will find information on previous practice partners and project topics (PDF). For further information, please contact our research associate, Charlotte Labbafi, MSc.