That feeling and desire for science to be yours and mine – actually everyone’s – is most easily realized when we bring it out of the laboratory and the field, showing how fascinating, accessible, and important it can be for everyday life. That is why, within the main program held from January 20 to 24, we chose the unique setting of Diocletian’s Cellars as the central place for our activities.
Thousands of students and citizens had the opportunity to explore sustainable development and environmental protection in a completely new way, while together we promoted European identity through science and laid the foundations for long-term partnerships in our city.
🔬 Science Comes To Town (SCTT) is a leading European project connecting three cities – Kiel, Brest, and Split – with more than 70 associated partners. Through 365 days of a diverse program, including science festivals, workshops, competitions, and informational events, the project strengthens the connection between science and society. Special emphasis is placed on sustainable development, environmental protection, preservation of cultural and natural heritage, and inspiring young and future scientists, while simultaneously promoting a shared European identity.
The Institute of Adriatic Cultures, in collaboration with the City of Split, the University of Split, and numerous partner institutions, will actively participate in the implementation of the program throughout the year. Our team places particular emphasis on the research and preservation of the Mediterranean landscape, sustainable agriculture, karst area management, and the valorization of plant and genetic resources.
✨The results of the INOMED-2I, PRIMA Safe-H2O-Farm, PRIMA Tool4MEDLife projects, as well as the HRZZ projects BeerBy-4-OliveFly (IP-2022-10-9643) and InTomMag (IP-2022-10-7260), have been transformed into knowledge, data, and innovative ideas that we develop and study daily within these projects – and they were presented through the workshops you had the chance to attend.
Through stories, games, fun, and experiments, you were guided by our scientists: Ivan, Mate, Karmen, Maja, Luka, Katarina, Manuel, Mirella, Maja, and Marijana, as well as HRZZ PhD students Natalija (DOK_NPOO_2023-10-2561) and Luka (DOK_NPOO_2023-10-7422).
“Thank you to everyone who joined us – we look forward to future gatherings and exploring science together! 👋✨”
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