The wonders and woes of the brain will be the focus of the annual Science in the City – European Researcher’s Night where the latest science and inspiring research on the human brain will be explained through interactive exhibitions, artworks, live experiments, music, theatre, and symposiums.
The fifth edition of the science and arts festival will be held in Valletta on Friday 30th September from 6.00pm until midnight – participation is free of charge.
The Science in the City festival is part of European Researchers’ Night and coincides with 300 other events held across Europe. It is supported by the European Commission’s Research and Innovation Framework Programme Horizon 2020 (H2020, 2014–2020) by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions.
“Science in the House” will be hosted a day prior to the festival on 29 th September by the Speaker Angelo Farrugia, at which MPs and MEPs can meet Maltese researchers and talk about their science. The work of the new Malta Neuroscience Network, and contributions by Maltese Scientists and Physicians will feature in this audiovisual display in the Parliament Building.
The festival programme was presented today during a media conference at the Valletta Campus of the University of Malta. Those present were given a glimpse of the quality of the activities with a surprise performance by Moveo Dance Company. The contributors of the festival, including the consortium led by the University of Malta, the University’s Research Trust (RIDT), the Malta Chamber of Scientists, various corporate partners, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport Hon. Chris Agius, attended the launch.
