SCIENCE4FUTURE — WissenSchafftZukunft in der KielRegion Nacht der Wissenschaft 2016/2017

Results in brief

WissenSchafftZukunft in der KielRegion Nacht der Wissenschaft 2016/2017

Having opened their doors to the public in Kiel in 2016, all of the region’s 14 research organisations joint forces this year and left their usual places of work to showcase their researchers and work in the four surrounding cities of Kiel. The overarching objective of SCIENCE4FUTURE is to give the general public an opportunity to meet the researchers who work in our region, to appreciate their invaluable contribution to our every-day lives and to understand the social, economic and environmental importance of science and research for our region. In the short term, SCIENCE4FUTURE will achieve the following objectives: •break down stereotypes about researchers and their careers as well as increase appreciation for researchers’ work through personal interactions with researchers •spark interest in research in young people, especially those from socio-economically disadvantaged or academically-distant backgrounds, through a professional media campaign involving a celebrity youth science presenter, a careful selection of activities and suitable venues •develop an understanding that research has an impact on every aspect of our daily lives through theme-based activities presented by researchers •give public an overview of the wide range of research projects happening at our doorstep and the various benefits they generate by including all research organisation in the events In the medium term, SCIENCE4FUTURE will achieve the following objectives: •increase the uptake of regular practical research-related activities in homes, nurseries and schools by training teachers, nursery staff and parents during the NIGHTs in simple “take-home” experiments •improve coordination between research organisations and regional/national initiatives that aim at increasing awareness of science in schools and nurseries •achieve international visibility for our as a hub for excellent research by participating together with around 40 other cities in the European Researchers’ Night In the long term, SCIENCE4FUTURE will achieve the following objectives: •increase the uptake of research careers, by increasing the number of pupils with university entrance qualifications and increasing the number of students enrolled in our universities •establish an annual regional ERN in the Kiel Region

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Project objective

SCIENCE4FUTURE is the first regional European Researchers’ Night in Northern Germany covering the cities of Kiel, Eckernförde, Plön, Preetz and Rendsburg with more than 650,000 inhabitants. For the first time the NIGHTs 2016/2017 will bring together in one event all of the region’s 14 research organisations comprising all academic disciplines. A multifaceted awareness campaign incl. live broadcasts during the NIGHTs will reach 80% of the households. More than 80 activities per NIGHT across 11 sites/5 towns will give the public the chance to personally talk, work and play with scientists thus breaking down stereotypes and showcasing the whole spectrum of social, environmental and economic benefits that our researchers achieve every day. A free shuttle will allow visitors (minimum 10,000 expected each NIGHT) to see the whole range of local, national and European research projects in our region. Through a careful choice of venues (incl. shopping malls and night clubs) the involvement of schools and youth centres, a targeted publicity campaign and a programme packed with fun-filled activities, these two NIGHTs will attract particularly children and young people including those usually less interested in academia. Researchers will demonstrate simple “take-home” experiments to teachers, nursery staff and parents to ensure that the interest for research sparked among the young during the event is kept alive beyond the NIGHT. Moreover academic support services (research, international, student admissions and diversity offices) will offer advice on career options. SCIENCE4FUTURE will also host special events with and for refugees to facilitate integration of our new citizens through education and research. With the strong support of all stakeholders (companies, authorities, NGOs, schools and nurseries, sponsors, funding agencies, media) and the active involvement of researchers in the design and delivery of the programme SCIENCE4FUTURE will become a regional flagship event.

Original text from CORDIS.

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KielRegion GmbH · KIELCoordinatorGermany

SCIENCE4FUTURE · WissenSchafftZukunft in der KielRegion Nacht der Wissenschaft 2016/2017

Results in brief

WissenSchafftZukunft in der KielRegion Nacht der Wissenschaft 2016/2017

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