Case Study: Munich University of Applied Sciences improves hands-on science learning with Labster

Improving teaching and learning with Labster at Munich University of Applied Sciences

Munich University of Applied Sciences needed a solution to continue providing practical, lab-based education when the COVID-19 pandemic forced a sudden shift to distance learning. The challenge was to find an adequate replacement for hands-on laboratory internships in courses like Cell- and Microbiology. They turned to Labster's virtual lab simulations to address this urgent need.

Labster provided a platform that delivered engaging, real-life lab scenarios, allowing students to perform experiments step-by-step from home. The solution was highly successful, with students finding it easy to use and very close to a real practicum. In a survey, nearly 90% of students agreed that Labster was a useful supplement to their studies. For the university, Labster not only served as a critical rescue during the pandemic but is now seen as a valuable blended learning tool that deepens theoretical understanding and may free up physical lab time for other projects.

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Karlheinz Trebesius

Munich University of Applied Sciences