Events for 4. December, 2024

Visitors can generate electric energy by pedalling a bicycle, which will be used at the adjacent traffic light. The electricity and energy produced will be displayed on the TV screen.

Rose, coffee, fire - these are just three of the approximately 1 trillion smells that the human nose and brain can distinguish between, according to a new study. Could we distinguish the smells of different plant species?

Could you recognise the lesser-known animals that live in our environment? You will notice many small and slightly larger creatures that reside near our homes, but you may not know them well. Are you interested in learning about these animals and would you recognise them? Join us and get to know them!

In the workshop, we will showcase exciting plant structures and closely examine leaf surfaces. Participants will be able to observe fascinating plant structures with a microscope and magnifying glass, create imprints of leaf surfaces and examine them under a microscope.

Participants, especially teachers, will learn how CNC laser technology can enrich traditional classroom crafts. The discussion will focus on stimulating students' critical thinking, creativity and research skills with the help of modern technology. The focus will be on integrating science, technology and the arts as well as promoting open knowledge and gender balance.

Colours have an influence on our moods, and our actions. Therefore, in presenting chemical experiments, we aim to include visually appealing ones. We will delve into more straightforward experiments, demonstrate the hidden colours in seemingly unattractive substances, proceed to slightly more complex redox reactions and coordination chemistry, and explore the colourful diversity of chemical compounds.

How do we solve practical problems in a field usually considered one of the most challenging and theoretical ones in mathematics?

The DigitalFashion project, funded by the ERASMUS+ programme of the European Commission, presents innovative methods of digitisation in fashion. The aim is to train students and professionals to use critical technologies in the virtual design and fitting of personalised garments. Participants will be introduced to a 3D virtual fitting platform based on three databases (avatars, textiles, garments) contributing to a…

Introduction to its impact and creativity. Presentation of its advantages, disadvantages, potential risks, and benefits. This is followed by a workshop where you can quickly create your artificial intelligence model capable of recognising images, sounds, and more.

The project aims to formulate strategic proposals for reducing the carbon footprint of Slovenian tourism and adapting it to climate change through a participatory process based on actual data and in-depth models that incorporate the specific needs of Slovenian tourism. At the ERN event, the project results will be presented, focusing on tourism adaptation to climate change.

Through 5 practical tasks, young people discover their strong competencies and talents. During the rotation between STEAM fields, there is a short discussion with a career counsellor about possible careers and their relevance. Participants take home a card with their talents and a list of three exciting careers in the STEAM field.

"Raising awareness of the interested public through presentations on fake news and conspiracy theories in the field of gender equality: Despite technological and social progress, even in the field of gender equality, fake news and conspiracy theories exist. Based on their characteristics, fake news can be classified into several subgroups, such as: false information, which refers to inaccurate information or…

The European Union introduces itself Information on the European Union and funding programmes, with a focus on research, education and researcher career development

As part of the activity "Wildlife detective: revealing the invisible wildlife around you", students and teachers will learn how to efficiently monitor biodiversity with innovative approaches, based on modern, genetic methods. These approaches enable the understanding and research of many important wildlife features (what they eat, what kind of environment they live in, are their populations stable in nature, whether…

Discussion on the importance of hand hygiene, when to wash hands, what to look out for; demonstration of how to wash and disinfect hands; examination of successfully cancerous hands with a handy teaching aid for the UV fluorescent test; showing a film on handwashing and the importance of clean hands.

We will present children with age-appropriate information about groups of protein-rich, fatty, and carbohydrate-rich foods, as well as micronutrients and their primary dietary sources. They will learn about the general importance of these nutrients for health or primarily for the well-being and performance of children ("What is good for strong muscles/solid bones/to fight against sniffles/for good thinking of our brains?"…

Basic information on human capabilities, their meaning and testing. Testing in movement challenges: a) Strength endurance challenge b) Balance challenge c) Hand-eye coordination challenge

The Pop-It is a fidget toy that consists of a plain, vividly colored silicone tray with poppable bubbles, similar to bubble wrap, that can be turned over and reused. They are available in different colors, shapes and sizes and even in wearable forms. Marketed as a stress reliever, its popularity has grown in spring 2021 thanks to TikTok influencers, as…

Primary and secondary school students and teachers will have the opportunity to take part in a treasure hunt called "Fantastic animals and where to record them", where children will learn how to collect and use data of wildlife. They will also be introduced to the SRNA app, developed in the Step Change project, to collect wildlife data. During the workshop…

We will present a way to identify amphibians from photographs: we can identify each individual toad or newt from their abdominal pattern - just as we can identify each human from fingerprints. Sometimes, it's easy because toads have a distinctive pattern of black and yellow spots on their abdomen; sometimes, it's more challenging, and researchers have to use different software…

Using five different archaeological finds (or replicas of them), we will see what conclusions archaeologists can draw about life in the Roman period. What can they "tell us", for example, a fragment of a glass bowl, a Victoria statuette, a sigillate goblet, a brick, a stylus, etc.?

The World Wide Web offers easy access to information but also presents pitfalls. We will present unethical practices in electronic publishing, such as predatory journals, plagiarism, predatory metrics, and deceptive conferences. We will answer questions about how to recognise these practices and why it is not advisable to engage with them or use their resources. We will emphasise the importance…

Topology is entering the big door of physics. In this popular science lecture, I will show that topology can be used to represent critical behaviours of nature.

First, we will watch a documentary about a specific case of fake science and its consequences. Then, in a relaxed debate, we will talk about the manipulation of research data and ideas that online sources and social networks readily exploit and what the consequences can be. In online communication, we are witnessing an increasing loss of knowledge, an inability to…

Various compositions connected by the principles of topology will be performed.

A unique opportunity to explore the impact of fake news and conspiracy theories through interactive and engaging content. Participants will enjoy artistically designed snacks and take the opportunity for informal discussions on the presented content, exchanging opinions, experiences and questions with experts and other event visitors.