FCT participates in the 2017 edition of the European Researchers' Night

Portugal is already prepared to receive, on September 29th, another edition of the European Researchers' Night (EIS), an initiative that has been held in several European cities since 2005.

FCT is joining the initiative with the collection of testimonials from those who participated and were part of the history of science in Portugal over the last 50 years and those who will be part of its future, for the project "History and Memory of Science, Technology and Innovation in Portugal", of the FCT Science and Technology Archive. To this end, two studios will be set up in Lisbon, one at the National Museum of Natural History and Science and the other at the Pavilion of Knowledge.

FCT will also be present at two European Corners, in Lisbon and Porto, where opportunities under the Horizon 2020 program will be presented, including information on applications to Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions and to Studentships of the European Research Council.

The European Researchers' Night is promoted by the European Commission under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, with the objective of celebrating science and bringing researchers and citizens closer together. It is also an excellent moment to make known the work and research developed by Portuguese researchers, to provide experiences in various areas of knowledge to all citizens and thereby achieve more efficient communication between research centers and civil society.

From the North to the South of the country, there are several activities promoted by the three consortia that ensure the project, namely FORESIGHT - Foreseeing Opportunities, Risks, Environmental and Security Issues for the next Generation: Highlighting Trends for 2030, which has the support of the National Network of Ciência Viva Centers in the field; SCILIFE - Science in everyday life, which divides its programming between the regions of Lisbon, Porto and Braga; and Science in the Northern Fashion, which organizes activities at the Center for Sports and Congresses in Matosinhos.

The different programs offer various activities such as science experiments and demonstrations, workshops, conferences, hands-on workshops, games and quizzes, exhibitions, informal talks, debates, and street animation.