General Data

Project Description

The Night’s activities focus on the general public, addressing and piquing the interest of individuals regardless of their educational background; particular attention is paid to pupils and students. Events often combine educational aspects with entertainment, especially when addressing young people. They can take different forms, such as hands-on experiments, science shows, simulations, debates, games, competitions, quizzes etc.

Events include the so-called European Corner, which presents general information about the European Union and financing opportunities for science and education in Europe and beyond. They promote various European policies, gender equality and public engagement in research and innovation. There is particular engagement of researchers involved in Horizon Europe programmes and activities of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie scheme.

The expected outcomes of the European Researchers’ Night project include an increased awareness of the general public about the importance of research and innovation, the formation of a positive image of its financing, a better understanding of the key benefits of research in society, the dispelling of stereotypes about researchers and their professions as well as an increased interest in research professions and sciences.

Structure of the project group

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