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Researchers' Night

Upcoming

25 SEP 2026

Autumn Clothing and Fashion Accessories Swap

  • 15:00 – 18:00
  • City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15, 1000 Ljubljana
  • general public, adults, seniors, students
  • Rhythms in ecosystems, When the rhythm of life is disrupted, Rhythms of the past for the present, Rhythms of the future

Join us for a clothing and fashion accessories swap in the historic setting of the atrium at the City Museum of Ljubljana. Autumn is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe – this time in a sustainable, environmentally friendly and sociable way.

free
general public students adults seniors
25 SEP 2026

Thermal Imaging Cameras

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

Thermal imaging cameras offer a means of studying animal behaviour, daily and nightly activity rhythms, and habitat use, particularly in areas that are otherwise difficult to access. The…

free
workshop
families children teenagers seniors
25 SEP 2026

Astronomy night

  • 20:00-22:00
  • schools around Slovenia
  • elementary school children
  • Rhythms of the Universe, Rhythm of Science

Night sky observation for local groups of primary school students as part of the Vesela šola project.

free
astronomical observation
primary school pupils
25 SEP 2026

Exploring the hidden rhythms in communication of plants and animals

  • 14:15-17:15
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • primary and secondary school pupils
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life

Visitors will explore the hidden rhythms of communication among organisms through hands-on, interactive demonstrations, listening to the vibrational communication of insects and smelling chemical signals used by plants and insects, while discovering how these signals change over time and how human activities can disrupt such communication.

free
live discussion with researchers quiz open day immersive experience
primary school pupils secondary school pupils
25 SEP 2026

Wildlife Monitoring with Modern Technology

  • 8:45-11:30
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • For individuals of all age groups, school groups.
  • The rhythms of animal life

Methods and results of monitoring and studying wildlife in their natural habitat using modern devices, such as recorders, transmitters, etc., will be presented.

free
open day
general public primary school pupils secondary school pupils adults
25 SEP 2026

Photo Hunt

  • 09:00 - 10:15, 16:00 - 17:15, 17:30 - 21:00
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • organized school groups and free admission for the general public
  • Rhythms in ecosystems, Rhythm of Science

At the NIB Open Day, we will explore the world of molds, mycotoxins, and food safety through a photography exhibition, hands-on experiments, microscopic observations, and photography.

free
workshop
general public primary school pupils secondary school pupils teachers
25 SEP 2026

Bioluminescence and Reflective Adaptations

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

Some animals are capable of producing and emitting light, while others reflect and amplify it to improve their orientation in the environment. Studying these abilities provides insights into…

free
workshop
families children teenagers seniors
25 SEP 2026

Call Playback

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

Using call playback techniques helps researchers study animal behaviour, habitat size, and population trends. This approach contributes both to a better ecological understanding of species and to more…

free
workshop
families children teenagers seniors
25 SEP 2026

Acoustic Monitoring

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

The recognition and study of animal sounds are essential for understanding communication, behaviour, and ecology. By analysing call frequencies, researchers can identify specific patterns and extract vital information…

free
workshop
families children teenagers seniors
25 SEP 2026

GPS Tracking Devices

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

GPS tracking devices make it possible to follow the movements of animals in the wild. They provide valuable data on migration patterns, feeding grounds, and behavioural habits.

free
workshop
families children teenagers seniors
25 SEP 2026

M_oder in the Rhythm of Archaeological Science

  • 18:00–20:00
  • City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15, 1000 Ljubljana
  • adults, students, seniors, researchers
  • Rhythms of the past for the present, Rhythm of Science

At two lectures held as part of M_oder, you will discover fascinating stories from the past through the research of two young archaeologists, learn about modern archaeological research methods, and explore different career paths within archaeology.

free
expert talk live discussion with researchers
students adults seniors researchers
25 SEP 2026

Animal Tracks

  • 18.00-21.00
  • ZOO Ljubljana, Večna pot 70, 1000 Ljubljana
  • Families, teenagers, children, seniors
  • Rhythm of Science

Careful observation in nature reveals footprints, droppings, feeding marks, scratches or rubs, hair, shed skins and feathers, paths, dens, and resting sites. These traces allow us to identify…

free
workshop
families children teenagers seniors
25 SEP 2026

Rhythm of Pollinators and Pollination

  • 9:00 - 21:00
  • Prešeren Square, Ljubljana
  • For families and individuals of all age groups
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems

At our stand, visitors will discover the fascinating world of pollinators: how they live, why they are essential, what threatens them, how scientists study them, and how everyone can help protect them.

free
quiz interactive game
general public primary school pupils secondary school pupils adults
25 SEP 2026

Mountain Biodiversity Under Threat in a Changing Climate

  • 11:30-14:15
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • For families and individuals of all age groups
  • The rhythms of animal life, Rhythms in ecosystems

An interactive lecture and a tour of laboratories and climate chambers will introduce visitors to the impacts of climate change on mountain ecosystems and demonstrate how these effects are studied under controlled laboratory conditions.

free
live discussion with researchers immersive experience
general public primary school pupils secondary school pupils adults
25 SEP 2026

Sanja Nešković Peršin: Short Stories

  • Sanja Nešković Peršin: Kratke zgodbe
  • City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15, 1000 Ljubljana
  • General public, adults, seniors, students
  • When the rhythm of life is disrupted, Rhythms of the past for the present

The performance will take you on a visual and spatial journey exploring questions of freedom, love, desire, control, violence, and the search for ways out of the labyrinths shaped by our thoughts, relationships, and the times we live in.

free
performance
general public students adults seniors
25 SEP 2026

Behind the Scenes of Archaeology: Public Guided Tour of the MGML Archaeological Centre

  • 17:00 - 18:00
  • MGML Archaeological Centre, Letališka 9a, 1000 Ljubljana
  • adults, seniors, students, researchers
  • Rhythms of the past for the present, Rhythm of Science

Are you curious about the journey archaeological finds take from discovery to their place in museum exhibitions? Join us for a guided tour of the Archaeological Centre of the Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana.

free
live discussion with researchers immersive experience
students adults seniors researchers
25 SEP 2026

Hidden gene hunt

  • 9:00-10:15 in 15:00-17:15
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • for organised school groups
  • The rhythms of plant life

What’s hidden in the pattern? Are you curious? 🧪 Perhaps a healthy green smoothie to combat autumn fatigue? 🌱 Perhaps green algae, tiny organisms that produce oxygen for…

free
treasure hunt
primary school pupils secondary school pupils
26 SEP 2026

Sanja Nešković Peršin: Short Stories

  • 20:00–20:50
  • City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15, 1000 Ljubljana
  • General public, adults, seniors, students
  • When the rhythm of life is disrupted, Rhythms of the past for the present

The performance will take you on a visual and spatial journey exploring questions of freedom, love, desire, control, violence, and the search for ways out of the labyrinths shaped by our thoughts, relationships, and the times we live in.

free
performance
general public students adults seniors
26 SEP 2026

Truths and Myths about the Emonans: It Can’t Be True – But It Is!

  • 10:30 - 12:00
  • Meeting point: City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15, 1000 Ljubljana
  • adults, seniors, students, researchers
  • Rhythms of the past for the present

Join us for a playful guided tour of the Arheopark Emona, where we will separate fact from fiction about life in Roman times.

free
live discussion with researchers
families students adults seniors