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European Researchers’ Night Brings Hands-On Science Across Spain Today

The EU-backed initiative showcases researchers’ work to the public through free programs designed to spark interest in science.

Overview

  • Events are taking place nationwide as part of the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions under Horizon Europe, coinciding with activities in 400+ cities across Europe.
  • The CSIC has scheduled more than 200 activities across ten Spanish regions and has extended its outreach this year to Rome with programming tied to archaeological research in Tusculum.
  • Granada opened its most ambitious edition with 31 stands, over 200 activities, new institutional participants such as Fundación Medina and additional CSIC centers, and a dedicated KID CORNER for children.
  • La Universidad de Extremadura is running programs in Badajoz, Cáceres, Mérida and Plasencia, with on-the-ground reports from Badajoz highlighting themed spaces from health to engineering and popular escape rooms and workshops.
  • Most offerings are free, though some require reservations or tickets due to limited capacity, including Valladolid’s Science Museum, while the University of Valladolid adds a Nobel-themed exhibition at the Palacio de Santa Cruz.