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Roman Life Through Archaeological Finds
Izola, Arheološki park Simonov zaliv Simonov zaliv, Izola, SlovenijaUsing 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.?
Myths and truths about the use of wood
InnoRenew CoE, Izola, Livade Livade 6a, Izola, SlovenijaParticipants will be given a tour of the research centre and introduced to the laboratories and the work of the researchers. This will be followed by a short presentation on carbon fluxes and carbon in wood as a basis for thinking about misconceptions and truths about wood.
Ethics and Pitfalls in Science Communication (lecture for students)
Univerzitetna knjižnica Maribor, Glazerjeva dvorana Gospejna ulica 10, Maribor, SlovenijaThe 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…
Guided Tour of the Piran Aquarium
Piran, Akvarij Piran Kidričevo nabrežje 4, Piran, SlovenijaAt the Piran Aquarium, you will get a closer look at the unique underwater world of the North Adriatic. It is home to around 140 organisms, the most abundant of which are fish - around 60 species.
How Badly Do We Want Young People to be Critical Thinkers?
Srednja šola Veno Pilon Ajdovščina Cesta 5. maja 12, Ajdovščina, SlovenijaWhat does it mean to think critically? How much space for critical thinking is there in school? Do schools encourage critical thinking at all? We will then focus on critical thinking as a socially reflective and self-reflective practice and examine its presence within the Slovenian school system. We will look at the examples of good practice and encourage students to…
Fake News and Conspiracy Theories: How to Combat them and Protect Gender Equality?
Koper, Univerza na Primorskem, Fakulteta za humanistične študije Titov trg 5, Koper, Slovenija"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…
Topology for Physicists
Univerza v Mariboru Fakulteta za naravoslovje in matematiko Koroška cesta 160, Maribor, SlovenijaTopology 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.
Myths and truths about the use of wood
InnoRenew CoE, Izola, Livade Livade 6a, Izola, SlovenijaParticipants will be given a tour of the research centre and introduced to the laboratories and the work of the researchers. This will be followed by a short presentation on carbon fluxes and carbon in wood as a basis for thinking about misconceptions and truths about wood.
Award ceremony for the competition “Researchers – Guardians of the Real Facts in an Age of Fake News and Conspiracy Theories – oooZnanost!”
Maribor, Minoritska cerkev, Lutkovno gledališče Maribor Vojašniški trg 2, Maribor, SlovenijaThe competition was open to all age groups of educational institutions from all over Slovenia. As part of the main event of the European Researchers' Night at the Minorite Church, the selected works will be exhibited in the exhibition centre below the Minorite Church.
The Science Slam
Maribor, Minoritska cerkev, Lutkovno gledališče Maribor Vojašniški trg 2, Maribor, SlovenijaThe Science Slam will be held on the project's theme: fake news and conspiracy theories. As is customary at the slam, the speakers will try to convince the lay audience with exciting stories about their research work. At the end, the best performance will be selected. Please register in advance at the following link to attend the slam.
Learning statistics through play
Koper, Univerza na Primorskem, Fakulteta za humanistične študije Titov trg 5, Koper, SlovenijaIn this workshop, we will collect and analyze data using basic statistical methods through various playful tasks, such as rolling dice and conducting surveys. Participants will learn the fundamentals of statistics and acquire basic skills for data analysis through play. The workshop is designed for high school students and adults who wish to improve their understanding of statistics in a…
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