Researchers' World

How to encourage children to take up science? Get them interested young! A love of science starts in childhood. Through Henkel's "Forscherwelt" ‏(Researchers' World) education initiative, children discover the thrill of scientific experimentation. They become little researchers and get a playful introduction into science's secrets. The initiative's patron is Dr. Simone Bagel-Trah, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders' Committee at Henkel. The international education initiative is looking back at more than 10 successful years. About 115,000 children around the world have already taken part in this initiative, playfully discovering scientific secrets by conducting a variety of experiments.

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The “Researchers' World” concept

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  • In 2011, Henkel set up a dedicated “Researchers' World” center in Düsseldorf that is tailored to children’s needs. In this area, children can take on the role of a researcher.
  • Since then, the education initiative has become global. There are "Forscherwelt projects" in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
  • In Stamford, Istanbul, Dubai and India, Henkel operates three additional extracurricular Researchers' World learning sites together with established educational partners. In other countries, trained teachers visit elementary schools and conduct experiments with children there.
  • Internationally, “Researchers’ World” is established at selected Henkel sites and schools under its slogan of “Being like a scientist.”
  • Since 2020, the classroom program has been supplemented and expanded with digital content and formats. These include videos, live streams of hands-on experiments, and hybrid forms.
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Varied opportunities for children and teachers

  • At “Researchers' World” children have the chance to conduct their first scientific experiments. The experiments touch upon the topics of glue, washing & cleaning, cosmetics, and sustainability. Kids can ask experts questions and gain insight into how research is conducted.
  • The educational concept of “Researchers' World” was developed by Prof. Dr. Katrin Sommer, Chair of Chemistry Didactics at Ruhr-University Bochum.
  • Further professional development courses for teachers also take place at “Researchers' World” on a regular basis. 

Services & Downloads

Press Releases

Henkel logo on a rooftop in Duesseldorf.

Feb 21, 2025, 

Stamford, CT

The community garden signifies Henkel’s ongoing support of and deep connection to the Stamford community, in partnership with Mill River Park Collaborative

Henkel Expands Commitment to Partnership with Mill River Park Collaborative Through the Establishment of the Henkel Welcoming Garden

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, such as Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® free clear laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has announced the establishment of the Henkel Welcoming Garden in Mill River Park, a  vibrant space where the Stamford community can gather to relax, play, learn and connect with nature.

Henkel Supports Teachers and Students on National STEM Day

Nov 8, 2023, 

Bridgewater, NJ and Culver City, CA

Henkel hosts students at Bridgewater and Culver City sites, supports 35 local schools with donations to fund STEM education through DonorsChoose

Henkel Supports Teachers and Students on National STEM Day

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, such as Dial® soap, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, will celebrate National STEM Day with an expansion of its Henkel Researchers’ World program at select Henkel sites in North America. The company will be hosting two Henkel Researchers’ World events for elementary school children in New Jersey and California who are family members of Henkel employees, as well as donating $10,000 to support STEM ‏(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in local public schools.

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Jun 8, 2021, 

Düsseldorf / Germany

International education initiative of Henkel is celebrating anniversary

10 Years “Henkel Forscherwelt”

Getting children excited about science and awakening their researcher’s spirit – with this in mind, Henkel founded the “Forscherwelt” ‏(Researchers’ World) ten years ago. In April 2011, the first Forscherwelt vacation course was held at the Henkel site in Düsseldorf. Since then, around 62,000 elementary school children took part in Forscherwelt classes in a total of 13 countries. The joint motto: "being like a researcher".

Further Information

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Researchers' World

Researchers‘ World is Henkel’s international education initiative that encourages children to explore the world of science. You can find information on the initiative and experiments to do at home or in a classroom on the website.