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Researchers' Night

Upcoming

25 SEP 2026

Chess960 Tournament: A Creative Take on Familiar Rules

  • 17:50 - 20:00
  • The premises of the Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto, Rozmanova ulica 28, Novo mesto
  • Chess players of all ages and skill levels
  • Rhythms of the Universe, Rhythms of the future, Rhythm of Work & World

Try your hand at Chess960, where familiar rules and a different starting position in every round encourage creativity and original thinking. The free tournament, organised by the KRKA Novo mesto Chess Club and Rudolfovo, will take place on 25 September 2026 at the Miran Jarc Library in Novo mesto.

free
chess tournament
general public families teenagers seniors
25 SEP 2026

Researchers' Day 2026

  • 10:00-17:00
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families, businesses, institutions.
  • Rhythm of Science

Researchers’ Day 2026 is a free, interactive event where young people explore science, technology, innovation and creative thinking through experiments, hands-on activities and direct interaction with researchers.

free
interactive science presentation
families primary school pupils secondary school pupils researchers
25 SEP 2026

Open Day at Tehnopark Celje

  • 10:00-17:00
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families, businesses, institutions.
  • Rhythm of Science

A full-day scientific adventure for all generations – explore more than 60 interactive exhibits for free and discover the world of science, technology and research through games, experiments and STEAM challenges.

free
interactive science presentation
families primary school pupils secondary school pupils researchers
25 SEP 2026

The Pulse of the Future with Humanoid Robots

  • 10.15-17.00
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families, businesses, institutions.
  • Rhythm of Science

Meet the humanoid robots Pepper, Nao, Photon and Kodi through shows, demonstrations and hands-on workshops, and discover how human-robot collaboration could shape the future of learning, research and everyday life.

free
interactive science presentation science show
families primary school pupils secondary school pupils business leaders
25 SEP 2026

Creative Flow of Science – Connected in the Rhythm of STEAM Fun Science

  • 10:00-17:00
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families, businesses, institutions.
  • Rhythm of Science

Creative Flow of Science brings together science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through play, experiments and creativity – from building rockets and using 3D pens to conducting chemistry experiments, tackling engineering challenges and exploring other hands-on STEAM activities.

free
interactive science presentation science show
families primary school pupils secondary school pupils researchers
25 SEP 2026

Pohorje from Space, Space from Pohorje

  • 18.15 - 18.40
  • Center Noordung, Na vasi 18, 3205 Vitanje
  • Young people, schoolchildren, families with children and the general public
  • Rhythms in ecosystems, Rhythms of the Universe

Pohorje from Space, Space from Pohorje is an educational experience where participants learn about the work of the Noordung Centre and modern Earth observation satellite systems. By exploring satellite images of Pohorje across all four seasons, they will discover how space technologies help monitor environmental changes and improve our understanding of natural processes and cycles.

free
interactive science presentation astronomical observation
general public families children adults
25 SEP 2026

Nocturnal pollinators of Pohorje

  • 19.30 - 22.00
  • Center Noordung, Na vasi 18, 3205 Vitanje
  • Young people, schoolchildren, families with children and the general public
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems

Nocturnal Pollinators of Pohorje is an experiential and exploratory experience where participants discover the importance of nocturnal moths for plants and other organisms, while exploring the diversity of life that emerges after sunset.

free
interactive science presentation hands-on experiment immersive experience
general public families children adults