MadridERN2014-2015 · European Researachers' Night in Madrid 2014-2015

European Researachers' Night in Madrid 2014-2015

Under the motto “Supporting researchers, supporting the progress in Europe”, the European Researchers’ Night in Madrid 2014-2015, highlighted the importance of researchers’ work, its contribution to the progress and welfare of the European Society and the need of getting support by the citizens. A democratic and participative society indeed requires the involvement of citizens in scientific and technological issues. Researchers from the cutting-edge research centres in Madrid Region had the opportunity of showing their work, knowledge, interests, personal profiles, hobbies and enthusiasm. They shared all this to the public in a playful and fun atmosphere. Although all the activities addressed the public at large in all its components, a strong focus was put on young people, in particular those not having yet chosen their career orientation. Students and children had the unique opportunity of meeting researchers and entrepreneurs, asking questions, debating and being an active part of the activities. The broad range of activities offered included workshops, hands-on experiments, science shows, competitions, exhibitions, chats and speed-dating with researchers, quizzes, movies..., all conceived in such a way to attract the general public whichever their age and scientific background and allowing an active involvement of the visitors. A large range of scientific disciplines was represented. Gender balanced was also taken into account. Different European corners illustrated the advantages of the transnational research, with the presence of Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellows and researchers of EU-funded projects sharing with the public their experiences working and living in Madrid. Common actions were also performed together with other European Researchers’ Nights in Europe and in Spain.

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