Millionaire in Science Quiz
Europark Pobreška cesta 18, Maribor, SlovenijaThrough a group quiz, participants will learn about the profile of a STEAM researcher, including educational conditions, competencies and the nature of the work.
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Practical Workshop for Youth “Discover Your STEAM Talent!”
Europark Pobreška cesta 18, Maribor, SlovenijaThrough 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.
Bringing astronomy closer to the public
Europark Pobreška cesta 18, Maribor, SlovenijaThe workshops aim to bring astronomical topics closer to the broadest range of participants. Inside Europark, there will be a workshop on making a simple solarograph, a device that allows for the long-term recording of the Sun's apparent path across the celestial sphere. On the upper parking lot of Europark, weather permitting, we will observe the Sun during the day…
EU Corner: The European Union introduces itself
Europark Pobreška cesta 18, Maribor, SlovenijaThe European Union introduces itself Information on the European Union and funding programmes, with a focus on research, education and researcher career development
Fake News and Information Literacy
Koper, Univerza na Primorskem, Fakulteta za humanistične študije Titov trg 5, Koper, SlovenijaParticipants become familiar with methods of critical thinking (from the field of media ecology) for understanding the strategies behind the production of fake news. They learn how to navigate the abundance of information in the media environment and raise awareness of their own media selves. Participants learn about: the difference between information, misinformation, and disinformation; the effects of fake information…
Open Society Business Academy; Matchmaking event
An event aimed at bringing together shareholders in economy and science, fostering collaboration among them and showcasing the results of research, development and innovation (RDI). Presentation of the activities of the Styrian Chamber of Commerce and its members in the field of RRI.
Engineering Product Design
Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za strojništvo Smetanova ulica 17, Maribor, SlovenijaThe workshop is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of critical aspects of the product design process. We foster creative thinking, conceptualisation, user-centred design, and product functionality. Participants will gain practical skills in designing engineering products that are aesthetically appealing and user-friendly. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, participants will gain a comprehensive insight into the…
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…
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.
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.
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