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TRACKS · Tenth Researchers' night Anniversary for Citizenship in the Knowledge Society

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2014-04-01 → 2015-11-30
EU contribution
€184,250
Participants
6
Scheme
CSA

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Results in brief

Tenth Researchers' night Anniversary for Citizenship in the Knowledge Society

The TRACKS 2015 European Researchers’ night in Piedmont actually consisted of the continuation of 9 previous successful editions of the event in the region, and was built on the experience and exertise acquired in such occasion by the consortium. The events addressed the public at large in all its components, with a strong focus on kids and young people, in particular those facing or about to face a career choice. The main objectives of the project included the enhancing of the public recognition of researchers and their role, in particular its positive impact on citizens’ daily lives and well-being, showcasing researchers as “ordinary people with an extraordinary job”, as well as pointing out the fun and fascinating aspects of research with a view to stimulating young people’ s interest for science and science careers. The project’s acronym standed for the scientific method that researchers use in their work, the importance of science and technology towards society, the need for society to get involved in science and technology, the route possibly taken by youth for their future and the track that policy-makers and citizens can choose to address in an innovative and democratic way the current challenges. A broad range of activities was proposed to the audience, amongst which prototypes, exhibitions, games, plays, hands-on experiments, science corners, debates and chats with researchers, presentations, lectures, scientific treasure hunts, thematic workstations, conferences, European corners…furthermore, the audience could enjoy direct meetings with researchers on the web or through the web media prior and after the event.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

The Researchers’ Night has been for the eight past editions a regular appointment for researchers and for the different publics of science in Piedmont.The opportunity to organize two subsequent editions of the Night allows an active involvement of the stakeholders in the co-production of the event to increase their engagement and mutual awareness. Researchers, young people, citizens and, for the first time, industries will participate together to create a unique event. In addition, the 2015 edition will be the 10th anniversary of the Night in Piedmont and in Europe, a milestone to assess the impact of the event.The acronym TRACKS intends to represent the scientific method that researchers use in their work, the way that science and technology are making within society and the need for society to get involved into science and technology, the route that young people can take for their future and the track that policy makers and citizens can choose to address in an innovative and democratic way the challenges of our time, as pointed out by Horizon 2020.In terms of communication and impact, the novelty introduced in 2013 “The human face of research” will allow public and researchers to meet before and after the Night on the web and through the new media to represent the impact that the Night has had in its first 10 years on the society. For this reason we suggest to extend this project to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the event throughout the EU and we have the intention to cooperate with the EU Commission in such context.Needless to say, the best traditional activities of the previous editions will continue in all venues but especially the European Coffee corner for science, a very appealing space where the public can get in touch with researchers and learn about the European dimension of science.The Night in Piedmont will also be an opportunity to promote in 2014 an active participation in the International Year of Light 2015 and of course in the EXPO2015.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO · TorinoCoordinatorItaly
  • CENTROSCIENZA ONLUS ASSOCIAZIONE · TORINOItaly
  • CREATIVA IMPRESA DI COMUNICAZIONE SRL · TORINOItaly
  • POLITECNICO DI TORINO · TorinoItaly
  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DEL PIEMONTE ORIENTALE AMEDEO AVOGADRO · VercelliItaly
  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI SCIENZE GASTRONOMICHE · BraItaly

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union