H2020Наука и общество2014–2015

Science in the City · Science in the City

„Хоризонт 2020“ — Действия „Мария Склодовска-Кюри“

Период: 2014-05-01 → 2015-11-30
Финансиране от ЕС: 160 000 €
Участници: 5
Схема: CSA

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Накратко на български

Фестивалът „Science in the City“ представя работата на малтийските изследователи чрез интерактивни методи, като например съчетаване на математика с музика и изкуство. Целта е да се популяризират научните кариери сред младите хора и да се премахнат стереотипите за работата на учените.

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Резултати накратко

Science in the City

Science in the City”, the European Researchers’ Night in Malta 2014, was actually the continuation of several previous successful events. It consisted of a nationwide festival that married science to the arts to showcase Maltese researchers and their work. The main objectives of the action included the enhancement of the public recognition of researchers and their work, of its positive impact on citizens’ daily lives and well-being; it also showcased the researchers as ordinary people having an extraordinary job, with a view to stimulating young people’s interest for science and science careers. Furthermore, while tackling the remaining stereotypes about the job researcher, it also promoted gender balance in science. The activities filled Valletta, Malta’s Capital City, a UNESCO world heritage site, with the wonders of science in a highly fascinating, innovative and interactive way. Installation combining music, visual art, mathematics, computer science (The Harmant), science workshops, viewer centred performance (biomedical engineers and dancers), science theatre, science film festival, guided visits, exhibition of live sculptures (animals), Famelab activities, interactive science booths, science cafés, indie games, informal talks, with scientists, presentation of most recent findings on cancer immunotherapy, science stand-up comedy, EU corners…. were amongst the numerous activities offered to the general public in all its components, with a strong focus on kids and young people. The consortium was led by the University of Malta and composed of the Chamber of Scientists, the Malta College of Science, Art and Technology, as well as Studio 7 and Karl Borg Events Ltd in audio visual activties and communication and logistics planning respectively. The consortium cooperated with a large number of institutions and organisations, to implement the various activities.

Текст от CORDIS, на английски · Данни: CORDIS, © Европейски съюз

Цел на проекта

Science in the City (SitC) is a nationwide festival that marries science to art to showcase Maltese researchers and their work. We place researchers on centre stage at every single activity to show the public how researchers’ work positively affects society and our daily lives. It will help change current stereotype around scientists and promote gender balance. Each activity is created around the values that science is fun, interesting, inclusive and can provide an extremely rewarding career.The activities will fill Valletta, Malta’s Capital City, with the wonders of science in a highly fascinating, innovative and interactive way. The University of Malta will lead a unique and efficient consortium of beneficiaries and partners to make ERN 2014 and 2015 two entertaining and memorable events. Through a comprehensive awareness campaign we will reach over 300,000 people to attract 20,000 (c. 5%) people in 2014 and 25,000 (c. 6%) people in 2015.As a UNESCO world heritage site, Valletta is a magnificent backdrop. Over 35 activities will run in the streets and buildings from City Gate to the heart of Valletta, Pjazza San Gorg and the Magisterial Palace of the Knights of Malta. From ancient gardens to restored squares, the public can easily visit all activities on foot.SitC will emphasise the relevance of science and research to everyday life, attuned to Maltese culture. Arts and cultural activities will be performed to communicate science. Researchers will be present in all activities. Over 80 researchers (~16% of total researchers in Malta) are involved in SitC.The schedule is highly dynamic having a general appeal. To encourage science career uptake, activities include hands on experiments, art installations, science activities, bird tracking and games aimed at very young kids. To attract youths we are running film festivals, stand-up comedy, science dances, science cafés and gaming areas. All activities appeal to the whole family to make ERN truly memorable.

Оригинален текст от CORDIS (на английски).

Участници

UNIVERSITA TA MALTA · MSIDAКоординаторМалта
KARL BORG EVENTS LTD · AttardМалта
MALTA COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY · PAOLAМалта
MALTESE CHAMBER OF SCIENTISTS · PembrokeМалта
STUDIO SEVEN CO LTD · BirkirkaraМалта