Join us to explore various energy solutions for a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Learn how these innovative technologies harness the power of nature while reducing environmental impact and enhancing energy efficiency.
As part of the "HybridNeuro" project, we are developing hybrid neuroscience that combines cortical and muscular information for motor rehabilitation and the assessment of neuromuscular disorders. This activity aims to raise awareness about the functioning of the human body, with a special emphasis on the sources of electrical current within it. A 3D model of the human body composed of…
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!
The workshop focuses on invasive alien species of plants and animals that are increasingly present in our environment. Have you ever noticed them? Where?
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.
The exhibition of different magnetic experiments includes: - Gaussian cannon: a magnet attracts an iron ball, which is transferred to another ball attracted by another magnet - Magnetic machine: shows the Curie temperature, where the magnet cools and remagnetises - Free-falling magnet in a copper tube: the magnet changes the magnetic field density, triggering induced currents and generating forces in…
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?
We will unveil what organisational science encompasses and present the research work of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, focusing on various aspects of this field. We aim to stimulate curiosity, especially among young people contemplating their career paths.
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.
As part of oooScience! Project, a prize quiz will be held to introduce participants to the project "Climate Change and Sustainable Development of Slovenian Tourism" and emphasise the topic's importance. The quiz will be conducted using the Mentimeter application, allowing participants to join using mobile phones. It will be held multiple times throughout the day, with three top scorers from…
In practical experiments, participants will discover how criminological techniques, within the framework of participatory science, enable us to ascertain facts and uncover deceit and lies in both the physical and digital realms. The experiments will involve tracking in both physical and digital environments. Each participant will uncover hidden clues and, with the help of criminological techniques, critical thinking, and modern…
A poster presenting the EU legal framework for the green transition and a timeline for the implementation of European legislation; a quiz, "Individual's Role in the European Perspective for the Green Transition," testing the audience's familiarity with EU legal rules for the green transition and EU goals in the coming years, aimed at raising awareness about these goals and the…
Through a group quiz, participants will learn about the profile of a STEAM researcher, including educational conditions, competencies and the nature of the work.
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.
The 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…
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.
The workshop will contain three movement challenges and some myths about our bodies. Sitting in a circle: each student sits on the other's knees to form a circle. If the pupils are in the proper order, they can sit on each other's knees while supporting the one in front of them. It is a mind game with the number of…
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?"…
Changes in pH can affect a variety of chemical processes, therefore accurate determination is important for understanding the properties of substances. Red cabbage contains large amounts of substances called anthocyanins. These are water-soluble dyes that change colour in different pH environments and for that reason red cabbage can be used as a natural pH indicator. Cabbage is also a good…
Participants will be given a short introductory lecture on the basics of kinesiology tapes and will learn more about their use in physiotherapy and their effects on a variety of pathologies. This will be followed by a practical demonstration of kinesiotaping techniques and a demonstration of the correct application of kinesiology tapes. Participants will have the opportunity to take part…
Demonstration of basic resuscitation and AED procedures using simulation manikins; visitors will have the opportunity to try out the role of a rescuer. Watch a short educational video on basic resuscitation procedures and the use of an automatic defibrillator. This is followed by small group work, where each individual tries their hand at approaching an injured/ill person and giving cardiac…
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 workshop will present how the brain analyses and combines information about food (from the senses, from the gastrointestinal tract and fat, and from memories) into a complex perception, flavour. Based on it we then decide, whether we ingest food, how much do we eat, and whether we like it. No machine can replace the analysis of our brain, so…
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…
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.
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…
The Europe Direct Information Centre Koper – Capodistria will offer various informational materials about the EU, its policies, EU institutions and EU research programmes. The guests will also have the opportunity to take part in an interactive board game called EU Clues and a quiz with symbolic prizes.
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.?
Participants 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.
At 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.
"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…
Participants 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.
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.
In 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…
In 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…
Outdoor storytelling will be held in the Mythical Park in Rodik. The Mythical Park is an example of an excellent cooperation between researchers and the local community. Here the research idea was realised with the support of the local community. Its success also lies in preserving the heritage of storytelling, which is not ""frozen"" in audio-visual records. Stories from the…
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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