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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.
The 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…
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…
"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 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.
The 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 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.
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.
Documentary film "The Social Dilemma" for the general public. The film features interviews with individuals involved in creating social networks and dramatised scenes depicting a teenager becoming increasingly addicted to these platforms. Employees who contributed to Facebook, Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, and other social networks emphasise the unexpected development and impact on many people. In addition to illustrating how tech…
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.
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Photography and filming are taking place at all oooScience! Project events. If you enter the event’s (virtual) area, you may be filmed and have your picture taken. By entering this area, you are giving consent to the organisers and the European Commission to film, photograph, and make sound recordings of you and to use such recordings and images at their discretion. You hereby release the organisers and the European Commission from any liability concerning the above. If you disagree with the above, please inform the organisers at ern@um.si. Be sure to attach a high-quality scan of the photo from your ID to the e-mail so that the organiser can exclude you from all records and photos, including oooScience! Event’s location and the date on which you participated in the event. The authorised person for data protection at the University of Maribor is Assistant Professor Ph. D. Miha Dvojmoč. (dpo@um.si).
