With a special STEAM construction set, children will create simple polygons, more complex Platonic solids, models of chemical and crystal structures, bridges and buildings in our engineering corner.
Wolf in Pohorje is an interactive experience where young participants explore the fascinating lives of wolves, their communication and social structure within the pack. They will also learn about the return of wolves to the Pohorje region and how researchers monitor their presence in the wild.
The Rhythm of the Forest is an interactive experience where young participants explore the main tree and shrub species of Pohorje through play and discovery. They will learn about the forest life cycle, its natural rhythms and seasonal changes, and gain an understanding of the vital role forests play as one of the most important ecosystems for supporting biodiversity and human well-being.
In the Rhythm of Pohorje’s Nature is an interactive experience where young participants explore the remarkable diversity of Pohorje’s ecosystems and discover the connections between plants, animals and their habitats. Through exploring natural cycles and ecological processes, they gain an understanding of how interdependent organisms contribute to the functioning, resilience and stability of the web of life.
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.
The exhibition Nature and Mythology of Pohorje will be presented at the Noordung Centre, where visitors will explore the outstanding natural heritage of Pohorje through interpretive texts, illustrations and nature photography. The exhibition highlights the unique landscapes, habitats and biodiversity that make Pohorje one of the most valuable nature conservation areas in Slovenia and Europe.
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.
Discover the results of the FungiVE citizen science project, where members of the public helped investigate fungi on solar panels and their detection using advanced molecular methods
An overview of the European project LongTREC (MSCA Doctoral Network), in which the National Institute of Biology (NIB) develops new bioinformatics workflows for the analysis of long-read RNA transcriptomes and applies them to studies of plant responses to various stressors.
Researchers from Rudolfovo will introduce participants to augmented and virtual reality and show how these technologies are used in everyday life. Using virtual reality headsets, participants will be able to take a virtual walk around Otočec, try interactive games, and explore digital experiences in a fun and engaging way.
Night sky observation for local groups of primary school students as part of the Vesela šola project.
How does a researcher cope when there is no longer a laboratory, equipment or comforts – but only the wilderness, their own knowledge and survival skills? Žiga Ogorelec,…
At the Department of Genetic Toxicology, Biotechnology and Systems Biology (GEN), we research processes that are important for human health and the environment. Visitors will be able to…
