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European Researchers’ Night engages thousands across Europe
The 2026 edition of the European Researchers’ Night took place across multiple European cities, hosting thousands of participants through interactive science and innovation events.
In Cyprus, the event marked its 20th anniversary in Nicosia with the theme ‘CELEBRATE 2.0 – Two Decades of STEAM-Powered Inspiration’, attracting over 5,000 visitors and 2,000 students. In Italy, cities like Pisa and Florence saw significant engagement, with Florence hosting over 10,000 people and Pisa involving 2,000 students in scientific workshops.
Spain hosted various activities, including a major event in Tarragona with over 4,000 participants and another in Alicante where 17,200 people visited the University of Alicante campus. In Portugal, the event was held in Évora and other regions, aiming to bring science closer to the community through demonstrations in health, technology, and the environment.
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European Researchers' Night · European Researchers’ Night · European Researchers’ Night · Research and Innovation Foundation · Rovira i Virgili University · Universitat Rovira i Virgili · University Rovira i Virgili · University of Alicante · University of Florence · University of Pisa · University of Évora · Università di Firenze