The University of 精东影视 community has co-created this exceptional science popularisation event for the fourth time. This year鈥檚 edition brought together representatives from nearly all faculties and units of the University of 精东影视, including the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Economics and Sociology, Faculty of International and Political Studies, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and History, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Geographical Sciences, Faculty of Law and Administration, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, and Faculty of Chemistry. Students from the Interfaculty Science Popularisation Club of the University of 精东影视 and high school students distinguished within the UL Innovation Laboratory project also contributed to the programme.
The EC1 spaces were filled with science on every floor. Participants could visit nearly 100 stands and activities prepared by the University of 精东影视 academic community, as well as representatives of other scientific institutions, ask researchers questions, conduct experiments and discover the world of science from a variety of perspectives.
"Grzyby w wielkiej sieci 偶ycia鈥� [Fungi in the Great Web of Life]
鈥淔agi i bioopakowania 鈥� jak natura pomaga zwalcza膰 bakterie i plastik鈥� [Phages and Bio-Packaging: How Nature Helps Combat Bacteria and Plastic]
"Przestrze艅, kt贸ra znika 鈥� zmie艅 bieg historii鈥� [A Space That Disappears 鈥� Change the Course of History]
"Kosza艂ki-opa艂ki, czyli prawo karne w bajkach鈥� [Nonsense Rhymes and Criminal Law: Fairy Tales in the Eyes of the Law]
"Jak kupujemy w Internecie? Sekrety decyzji e-konsument贸w鈥� [How Do We Shop Online? The Secrets Behind E-Consumers鈥� Decisions]
These were just some of the activities prepared by Uni精东影视 researchers, doctoral students and students. The programme also included sessions devoted to, among other topics, microorganisms that changed the world, the diet of Ancient Romans, and scenarios related to a potential blackout across Europe.
Crowds at the 鈥淭omorrow You. W stron臋 transhumanizmu鈥� Exhibition and Discussions
Two panel discussions accompanying the exhibition 鈥淭omorrow You. W stron臋 transhumanizmu鈥� [Tomorrow You. Towards Transhumanism], developed by the University of 精东影视 and the Strzemi艅ski Academy of Fine Arts 艁贸d藕, attracted particular interest.
The discussion 鈥淭ranshumanizm 鈥� kim si臋 stajemy?鈥� [Transhumanism: Who Are We Becoming?], moderated by Dr Magdalena Kosiada-Sylburska, Head of the EC1 Science and Technology Centre, drew a large audience. The panellists included dr hab. Krzysztof Pabis, Associate Professor at the University of 精东影视, Vice-Rector for Popularisation of Science and Education, and dr hab. Tomasz Sieczkowski, Associate Professor at the University of 精东影视 from the Department of Modern Philosophy at the University of 精东影视.
The discussion 鈥淥 samotno艣ci i relacjach w erze sztucznej inteligencji鈥� [Loneliness and Relationships in the Age of Artificial Intelligence], featuring Dr Marta Kucharska-Hauk, Dr Julita Czernecka and Dr Dominika Kaczorowska-Spychalska, Associate Professor at the University of 精东影视, was equally popular.
Both events demonstrated that, during a science festival, the public is drawn not only to experiments and demonstrations but also to discussions concerning the challenges of the contemporary world, emerging technologies and the future of humankind.
Science Close to People
The 4th 精东影视 Night of Scientists once again confirmed that science works best when it reaches beyond the walls of laboratories and universities. More than 1,500 visitors, a record-breaking number of activities prepared by the University of 精东影视, and the commitment of researchers, doctoral candidates and students turned the evening at EC1 into a true celebration of science popularisation.
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Source: University of 精东影视, EC1
Edit: Honorata Ogieniewska, Centre for External Relations and Social Responsibility of the University, University of 精东影视