JRC joins Researchers’ Night 2015
Scientists from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) are highlighting key breakthroughs across major Italian cities as part of the tenth anniversary of European Researchers’ Night.
Experts will highlight their work and the importance of science to the public at events in Milan, Turin, Varese and Seville on 25 and 26 September, organised by local or regional authorities. As part of anniversary celebrations, scientists are showcasing their greatest exhibitions during the last decade.
In Turin and Varese, the public will be able to witness exciting breakthroughs in digital security, health research and regarding the environment, as well as find out more about Galileo, Europe’s upcoming satellite navigation system. Exhibitions will be presented through a variety of video games, live experiments, lectures and quizzes. The public also have the opportunity to participate in experiments that encourage a better understanding of DNA, GMOs and bioinformatics as well as presentations on energy and food.
Meanwhile in Milan, at the European Space Expo, experts will discuss remote sensing for monitoring fisheries and improving maritime surveillance, whilst in Seville, scientists will discuss the role of science in shaping European policy making.
European Researchers’ Night is part of Horizon 2020’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and is funded by the European Commission. Events are taking place in over 300 European cities in 24 different countries.
