Activities for young and old
The Science Festival has been celebrated since 1991 and allows families, schools, students, hobbyists or science enthusiasts to participate. Many activities about scientific cultureduring Fun and festive approachIt is also an opportunity for thousands of scientific, cultural and educational actors to share with the public their enthusiasm for science, technology and innovation.
It is celebrated every year during the month of October, and this year it returns from 4 to 14 And it has the subject “Sea of knowledge”Echoing the current events surrounding the Year of the Sea.
In Occitania, the Science Festival is coordinated by Instant Science in partnership with the region. The programme promises to be particularly rich and varied. Over 700 free activities spread across all sections. Here's a little zoom Planned events in PO departmentwhich should please young and old alike. For the rest, you can find all the events near you directly On the Science Festival website!
Operation “Lighthouse(s)”.
The “Lighthouses” operation takes place near 15 lighthouses and ports along the Occitan coast of the Mediterranean, which extends for nearly 200 kilometers. The public will thus be invited To meet researchers and mediators working on the topic of the sea.
On Saturday, October 5, 6 operations are organized simultaneously, including: At the Banyuls-sur-Mer ObservatoryWhich hosts many events.
Also to discover October 11th at the Saint-Nazaire Media Library, A moment of friendly exchange was organised with specialists on the evolution of biodiversity on the Mediterranean coasts.
Science Village in Perpignan
This is the center of the event in our department. From October 10 to 12, the Perpignan Science Village presents About thirty workshopsOf these, about twenty are related to the annual theme. Saturday is reserved for the general public. The program is on University of Perpignan website via Domitia.
Activities around the marine world in Osega
On Saturday 12 October in Osega, the D'ici et d'aller association offers a day of activities to immerse yourself in the marine world. The programme includes educational presentations, workshops, a science café and concerts. In St. Paul's Square.