Join the Academy of Sciences for the Ultimate Science Festival
The Science and Technology Week, organized by the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, features a festival program developed by all academic departments alongside over fifty partnering institutions across various regions. As the largest science festival in the Czech Republic, it showcases the highlights of research in a way that is both fun and informative. Visitors can participate in open days at different institutes, which typically include a diverse and engaging program. You can explore numerous science-related events and pick the ones that interest you the most and match your preferred style of learning.
Throughout the Academy of Sciences Week, nearly all institutes will welcome guests. Individuals interested in knowing more about the Academy of Sciences can visit throughout the year. Various lectures, workshops, and excursions provide insight into what scientists do and highlight their ongoing research projects. You can find all the current offerings on the website tydenavcr.cz
A Variety of Programs for Everyone in Prague and the Surrounding Areas
During the festival, you can visit, for example, the Institute of Mathematics of the CAS, where they will demonstrate how Archimedes calculated the number π with remarkable precision over 2200 years ago. Reservations are necessary for the lecture at Rye 609/25.
The Institute of Archaeology (Letenská 4) will host a mini-workshop on ceramic restoration during the weekdays. In this hands-on mini-workshop, visitors can experience the work of a restorer, particularly focusing on (ceramic puzzles) and using an alternative method to piece together shards, guided by an experienced restorer.
The Institute of Physics and Atmosphere of the CAS (Boční II 1401/1a) plans to conduct lectures on the topic “Hail“. What is hail actually called and how does it develop during a convective storm? Where are hailstones most frequently found, and when do they pose a danger? Join scientists to discover what they look like, where they form, and the capabilities of weather radars in detecting hail. Reservations are also required for this session.
This same institute will showcase what the music of the spheres is, in addition to discussing The Northern Lights and how much rain fell during the 2024 floods.
The Open Day event at the ÚOCHB for the public is set for Saturday 8. 11. from 10 am to 5 pm at Fleming Square in Prague 6, where the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS is located. A vast program will feature tours of the laboratories, presentations, and lectures in which scientific teams will share their projects as well as showcase interesting tools and techniques they utilize. Exciting chemistry experiments for children aged 8 and older will also be organized.
A new addition for this year’s festival is a cinema area or Science on Screen (Národní 1009/3), where there will be screenings throughout the week showcasing works from the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. Don’t miss films such as The City as a Laboratory of Change or Let There Be Light about the ITER thermonuclear reactor that is currently being constructed in France.
The Aerodynamic Laboratory in Nový Knín (Jatecká 511) will provide insights into the high-speed wind tunnel and service technologies used in energy engineering research. Scientists will present the measuring equipment and technology involved. This laboratory will be open on Tuesday, November 4.
Science and Technology Week in Brno
At the Institute of Archaeology of the CAS in Brno (Čechyňská 363/19) on Friday and Saturday, 7 and 8, they will guide you through their facility, showcasing the metal and ceramics labs filled with original discoveries, their library, and archival depositories. Visitors can learn about the process of declaring a site as a cultural monument. The main theme this year is “Facing Our Ancestors.”
Additionally, prepare for an engaging journey to explore one of the least examined but biologically rich areas of India – the Eastern Himalayas, located at the junction of the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, and Indochina. Attendees of the lecture on Thursday 6. 11. will be addressed by Miroslav Čapek from the Institute of Vertebrate Biology (Pisárecká 273).
The atmosphere will turn a bit more dynamic at the science show aptly named Fuck you!. Don’t worry; it’s not about impolite conduct, but there will indeed be tearing, breaking, and explosions during the presentation. Scientists from the Institute of Materials Physics (Žižkova 513/22) will demonstrate the endurance of various materials. Reservations are necessary for the shows on Thursday and Friday, 6 and 7. 11.
Science and Technology Week in Other Cities
The Institute of Geonics (Studentská 1768/9) has designed a detailed program for Thursday, 6. 11. You can discover how researchers uncovered the mysteries of the Boundary Chasm and how smart algorithms can better help us understand natural threats, among other interesting topics.
In České Budějovice, on 6. 11. from 8 am to 3 pm, there will be an Open Day at the Biology Centre. The tours are mainly aimed at school groups, though individuals can also visit by making an appointment ([email protected] or by calling 778 468 552).
Additionally, visit Hradec Králové to attend a lecture titled Why bees are more important than honeybees, or what it means to protect pollinators. This lecture will occur on 5 November at 3 pm in Building S, Faculty of Science, UHK, room S1.
