On Friday, September 27, from 5 pm to midnight, and on Saturday, September 28, from 10:30 am to 7 pm, Turin will host the European Researchers' Night again. This Europe-wide initiative involves thousands of research institutions and aims to bring science closer to citizens.
For the third year running, the event is part of the UNIGHT project and is organised by the University of Turin and Politecnico di Torino in collaboration with the Musei Reali and the UNITA - Universitas Montium alliance. Following the success of 2023, the Musei Reali will once again be the venue for open-air workshops, science cafes, games for all ages, shows and musical performances.
The event will also involve other venues in the city, which will be open until midnight on Friday evening: Xké? The Laboratory of Curiosity, the 'Arturo Graf' University Archive and Historical Library at the Rectorate of the University of Turin, and the Museum of Human Anatomy “Luigi Rolando and Cesare Lombroso" Museum of Criminal Anthropology University of Turin
The activities were co-designed by multidisciplinary teams of researchers from the University, the Politecnico di Torino, and several research institutions around seven reference themes:
- adaptation to climate change
- research for human health
- climate-neutral and smart cities
- healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters
- healthy soil and food
- cultural heritage
- research frontiers
The National Metrology Institute of Italy (INRiM) will participate in the Researchers' Night on September 27 and 28, with initiatives in science cafés, research labs, and games.
SCIENTIFIC CAFÉS
A PROMISING TECHNOLOGY: THE MICROWAVE MAMMOGRAPHY
with Alessandra Ronca
Microwave mammography is a promising technology for young women currently excluded from breast cancer screening programmes. Come and find out how it works and what the advantages are compared to traditional methods.
THEME: Research for human health
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Musei Reali - Giardini Reali - Piazzetta Reale, 1
Café Area C1
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING
with Martina Oria
Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of artificial intelligence applied to mammography images. We will highlight the potential and the challenges to be faced.
THEME: Research for human health
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Musei Reali - Giardini Reali - Piazzetta Reale, 1
Café Area C2
GAMES
MEASURING WELL IS HALF THE BATTLE
with Marina Sardi
Through some games, we will show, in a simple and entertaining way, how important measurements are in any scientific activity and in our daily lives. In science, measurements are the starting point, the constant reference, and the guarantee of the verification of the results. In daily life, they help us make decisions and choices.
The proposed playful activities will focus on how measurements contribute to studying climate change and its effects on our planet.
THEME: Adapting to climate change
08:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Musei Reali - Corte d'Onore
Play Area P3
RESEARCH LABORATORIES
FROM FRIDGE TO MOTOR: EXPLORE THE WORLD OF METALS AND MAGNETISM
with Adriano Di Pietro, Gianfranco Durin, Enzo Ferrara, Michaela Kuepferling, Luca Martino, Elena Olivetti, Alessandro Sola
How many metals are there in the home? From pots to cans, metals are everywhere! But how many types do you know? And which ones are magnetic? Come and find out with us! Through workshops and interactive games, we will see how magnetism underpins everyday technologies and is fundamental to sustainable energy.
THEME: Climate-neutral and smart cities
10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Musei Reali - Piazzetta Reale, 1
GAMES
HUNTING FOR MAGNETS
with Adriano Di Pietro, Gianfranco Durin, Enzo Ferrara, Michaela Kuepferling, Luca Martino, Elena Olivetti, Alessandro Sola
Through simple experiments and demonstrations, we will learn what magnetism is and how critical magnetic materials are for our society.
THEME: Climate-neutral and smart cities
2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Musei Reali - Corte d'Onore
Play Area P3
