As part of the 2025 European Researchers’ Night, on September 26th, a series of events organized by the SOCIETY reAGIAMO Project will enliven the city of Bologna and the UNIBO Romagna Campuses . This evening is entirely dedicated to Research, full of discoveries and wonders, featuring live demonstrations, experiments, games, workshops, and much more for curious audiences of all ages. The main topics include sustainability, technological innovation, health, equity, and inclusion. Researchers from various CNR departments will be present in person, engaging with visitors of all ages to offer a direct and immersive experience.
In Bologna, events will take place both in the city center — Piazza Scaravilli and Palazzo Poggi — and at the CNR Research Area in 📍Via Gobetti 101. ISOF Department will be a key player with many initiatives at the CNR Research Area. Here is the detailed program with locations and times:
- In the Atrium:
“Glial Cells: The Invisible Stars of Our Brain” — The Glial Engineering Lab invites you to discover the role of glial cells, the hidden protagonists of the brain. At the stand, visitors can explore their functions interactively, build a model of an astrocyte, and learn about innovative technologies used in scientific research. The activity will be led by ISOF researchers G. Conte, C. Lazzarini, R. Fabbri, and K. Konstantoulaki. and “Teen Titans Go to Defeat Cancer” — Join the Teen Titans Go characters on a scientific adventure! Through interactive games, children will learn about the birth of anti-cancer therapies: they will see light modifying super-molecules, create super-healing nanoparticles, and use marbles to explore the human body. ISOF researchers M. Tubertini, T. Govender, C. Momoli, G. Varchi, E. Martella, and C. Ferroni will guide this activity.
(Activity for children with mandatory reservation: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM; 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM; 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.) - In the Plenary Hall:
Schools will actively participate with “Researchers for a Day”: as part of the Agenda 2030 project, children from participating schools will present the products created with the support of teachers and CNR researchers. The project, funded by the Metropolitan City of Bologna and in collaboration with the Emilia-Romagna Regional School Office, has been selected by the Ministry of Environment as a reference model for education on sustainable development starting from 2024. Here the thematic meetings:- 6:15 PM: “School calls Antarctica, Antarctica answers!” with M. Ravaioli (CNR-ISMAR/D&S), M. D’Angelantonio (CNR-ISOF/D&S)
- 7:00 PM: Presentation of the school newspaper: “Antarctica and Climate Change” with E. Sarti, P. Loglisci (3A), M. Ravaioli (CNR-ISMAR/D&S), M. D’Angelantonio (CNR-ISOF/D&S)
- 7:15 PM: Presentation “Mens sana in corpore sano: Gnam!” with M. Di Benedetto (1B) and A. Torreggiani (CNR-ISOF)
The SOCIETY reAGIAMO event is associated with the MSCA and Citizens initiative of the European Union and funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. It aims to foster dialogue between research and society. Access is free, but registration is required here: https://registrazioneeventi.cnr.it/event/137/
