Events for week of 4. May, 2026

“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…

Good functioning of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems enables sufficient oxygen supply to tissues, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Poor respiratory function negatively affects an individual’s performance and quality of life. In the workshop, we will present simple tools for assessing or improving breathing capacity. Participants will test their respiratory function and compare their results…

Through the workshop, we will enter an invisible world. We will explore diverse samples—from leaves, hair, and blood cells to bacteria and crystals—thus encouraging curiosity, observation, and understanding of nature through the exploration of the microscopic world.

A game recognizing the connection between food and the body (health), assembling a balanced plate, body composition measurement, hydration.

In the workshops, we will first briefly present the characteristics and specific features of the Chinese language, and then explore why certain linguistic elements of Chinese are perceived as difficult. We will also consider which characteristics and features of Slovenian are perceived as challenging by foreigners. By comparing the languages, we will try to verify these claims. We will also…

Participants will receive a short introductory lecture where they will learn about the importance of proprioception and trunk stabilization in everyday movement and rehabilitation. We will present how our body perceives its position in space and why this is important for balance, sports, and recovery after injuries. This will be followed by a practical demonstration of using a laser device…

Prikaz temeljnih postopkov oživljanja in AED s pomočjo simulacijskih lutk; obiskovalci se bodo lahko preizkusili v vlogi reševalca. Ogled kratkega izobraževalnega videoposnetka na temo temeljnih postopkov oživljanja in uporabo avtomatskega defibrilatorja. Sledi delo v manjših skupinah, kjer se vsak posameznik preizkusi v pristopu k poškodovancu/oboleli osebi ter masaži srca. Udeleženci lahko spremljajo stise prsnega koša preko mobilne aplikacije. Ob izkazanem…

A discussion on the importance of hand hygiene, when we wash our hands, and what we need to pay attention to; a demonstration of how to wash and disinfect hands; inspection of successfully disinfected hands using a portable educational tool for a fluorescent test under UV light; screening of a video about handwashing and the importance of clean hands.

The workshop will consist of three different movement challenges and a few myths about our body. Sitting in a circle: each pupil sits on another pupil’s knees in such a way that they form a circle. If the pupils arrange themselves appropriately, they will be able to sit on each other’s knees while at the same time supporting the person…

Pupils and teachers from primary and secondary schools will have the opportunity to take part in a workshop entitled “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Capture Them,” where children will learn how to collect and use data on wildlife. The scientific application SRNA, developed within the Step Change project and intended for collecting data on wildlife, will also be presented. During…

The Europe Direct Koper–Capodistria European Union Information Point will participate in the European Researchers’ Night with a stand offering informational materials about the functioning and programs of the European Union, counseling, the fun board game EU Clues (including a printed floor version of the game that allows participants to play as a human game piece), and an interactive quiz on…

In the workshop, we will use games and examples through which children will learn the basics of statistics and acquire basic skills for data analysis. The workshop is intended for primary school pupils, who will engage with the data cycle: they will formulate a research question on the basis of which they will collect data, describe the sample, analyze the…

As part of the activity “Wildlife Detective: Revealing the Invisible Wildlife Around You,” pupils and teachers will be introduced to innovative approaches to monitoring biodiversity using modern genetic methods. These methods enable the understanding and investigation of numerous animal characteristics (what they feed on, the environment they live in, whether their populations in nature are stable, the extent of their…

Pop-it is a fidget toy consisting of a silicone tray in bright colors with bubbles that can be pressed, similar to bubble wrap, which can be flipped over and reused. They are available in various colors, shapes, and sizes, and even in wearable forms. It is marketed as a stress-relief tool, and its popularity increased in the spring of 2021…

Using five different archaeological finds (or their replicas) as examples, we will see what conclusions archaeologists can draw about life in the Roman period. What can, for example, a fragment of a glass bowl, a statuette of Victoria, a terra sigillata cup, a brick, or a stylus “tell” us? More here.

The sheltered area of Simon’s Bay attracted wealthy Romans as early as 2,000 years ago, leading them to build a large harbor and, alongside it, a luxurious Roman seaside villa. Today, its remains can be viewed as part of Archaeological Park Simonov zaliv. During a walk through the park, we will learn about the villa and some of its characteristic…

Participants 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…

At the Aquarium Piran, you will get to know the unique underwater world of the Northern Adriatic up close. It is home to around 140 different species of organisms, with fish being the most numerous, represented by about 60 species. More here.

Geoparks around the world face numerous challenges: how to preserve and at the same time interpret complex natural processes, how to engage younger visitors who are accustomed to interactive and digital content, and how to develop tourism products that are attractive while not endangering sensitive environments. Virtual reality offers precisely this—it provides a safe, sustainable, and inclusive form of experience…

Participants will be taken on a tour of the research center and introduced to the laboratories and the work of researchers. This will be followed by a short presentation on carbon flows and carbon in wood, serving as a basis for reflection on misconceptions and truths about wood.

We will present IoT equipment used to measure the environmental footprint of behavior in tourism, along with some examples of research and research results. Further below, you are kindly invited to read and view the following materials related to the event: Event materials are available at this link.

The ability of media users to recognize fake news is perceived as one of the most important elements of citizens’ media literacy. Critical understanding of media content certainly helps us resist or avoid various forms of information manipulation that we encounter today, both in traditional media and in other channels and forms of communication, on social networks or in interpersonal…

The guest of this year’s storytelling evening in the Mythical Park Rodik will be the renowned storyteller and writer Irena Cerar, author of the recent bestseller Sanctuaries of Nature and of books about fairy-tale trails in Slovenia. She will enrich the evening with her stories, and once again participants are also invited to share their own stories. This year as…