September 20, 2024 – September 28, 2024

UNIgreen Science Week

We are thrilled to welcome you to the UNIgreen Science Week!

Join us in celebrating scientific discovery and innovation through engaging activities designed to bridge the gap between researchers and the community. From exciting online talks to interactive workshops and fascinating lab tours, the UNIgreen Science Week offers something for everyone.

Online Talk: How I Became a Researcher

26 September 2024, 10:00 CEST (Online)

Ever wondered what it takes to become a researcher? Curious about the journey from a passionate student to a pioneering scientist? Want to know how research impacts our daily lives?

Join us for the Online Talk “How I Became a Researcher” organised within the scope of the UNIgreen Science Week!

This unique opportunity allows you to connect with UNIgreen researchers in Sustainable Agriculture, Green Biotechnology, and Environmental and Life Sciences. Discover their personal stories, challenges and triumphs, and learn how their work is shaping a sustainable future.

Whether you’re a student considering a career in STEM, an aspiring researcher, an educator looking for inspirational content, or simply someone with a passion for science, this Online Talk is for you. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and engaged!

Be part of the conversation that brings researchers and the community together, bridging the gap between science and society.

Moderated by Prof. Mariusz Maciejczak, Director of the Institute of Economics and Business at Warsaw University of Life Sciences, this event will introduce you to our distinguished researchers:

For more details about the event and our speakers, we invite you to consult the agenda.

Other Actions and Initiatives

Polytechnic University of Coimbra

Between 20 and 27 September 2024, the Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC) will organise a wide range of activities that offer a dynamic blend of educational and wellness activities designed to inspire, educate, and engage participants of all ages.

From exploring the transformative role of AI in agriculture to hands-on workshops in sustainable eating, physical activity, and environmental preservation, this event celebrates the intersection of science, health, and nature. Whether through energising outdoor workouts, enlightening masterclasses, or fun competitions for children, Science Week fosters a sense of community, well-being, and environmental responsibility.

The event agenda is available here.

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

On 27 September 2024, the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) will organise, on both of its campuses, a Science Fair. A UNIgreen-dedicated stand will be set-up in the event taking place at UNIMORE’s Reggio Emilia campus, where visitors will be able to get introduced to UNIgreen. Moreover, several labs will be open, and researchers will do live demos.

The event agenda is available here.

Warsaw University of Life Sciences

On 28 September 2024, the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) will host its very first Science Day at the SGGW Water Centre. The event is part of the 28th edition of the Warsaw Science Festival and is also featured in the UNIgreen Science Week programme. Its aim is to promote science and inspire curiosity in children, teenagers, and adults alike.

The programme will include lectures, demonstrations, tours, and workshops led by SGGW scientists. Participants will have the chance to explore the relationship between trees and humanity, discover the vital role of enzymes in living organisms, visit the osteological museum, and observe bone tissue under a microscope.

Agricultural University of Iceland

On 28 September 2024, the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) will parttake in Iceland‘s Vísindavaka or Researchers‘ Night where institutions and companies in Iceland bring together scientists and the public, show scientists and science in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and to raise awareness of the work of researchers and their contribution to society. 

Join us on Saturday, 28 September 2024, from 13:00-18:00 in Laugardalshöll sports centre in Reykjavík Iceland and meet Icelands‘ divers scientist and researchers in a fun event for the whole family.

Researchers’ Night offers the opportunity to discover research facilities that are usually not open to public, such as laboratories and research centres, use the most recent technologies and instruments with the guidance of scientists, participate in experiments, competitions and quizzes, watch demonstrations and simulations, exchange ideas and party with the researchers.