European Researchers' Night in over 250 cities across Europe

More than 250 cities across Europe will be celebrating science at the "European Researchers' Night" on September 30. Thousands of actions and activities are being organized, with the aim of showing in an interactive, educational and fun way what researchers actually do for society. Portugal is also joining in this celebration, with numerous activities from North to South. The initiative is promoted every year by the European Commission as part of the Marie Curie Actions.

The "European Researchers' Night" is an opportunity to disseminate the high quality and innovative work carried out by Portuguese researchers and research centers to civil society. The European Commission's proposal is to offer any citizen the experience of being a scientist for a day.

Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Santarém, Aveiro, Bragança, Coimbra, Évora, Faro, Setúbal, Madeira, Castelo Branco and the Azores are some of the regions that already have the program of activities that will take place during the "European Researchers' Night". In total, 18 locations will offer free activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. On the interactive map, you can search for activities taking place near you.

The various programs offer multiple activities in the most diverse areas of knowledge. It will be possible to practice microsurgery with 3D models, carry out scientific experiments, observe microorganisms under a microscope, print 3D objects or interact with robots.

There are three consortia behind the "European Researchers' Night" project in Portugal. The FORESIGHT consortium - Foreseeing Opportunities, Risks, Environmental and Security Issues for the next Generation: Highlighting Trends for 2030 will have initiatives from the north to the south of the country, with the support of the National Network of Ciência Viva Centers in the field. SCILIFE - Science in everyday life divides its programming between the Lisbon, Porto and Minho regions. And Ciência à Moda do Norte is organizing a specific programme in Porto, spread between the Rosa Mota Pavilion and the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library.