RhythmOfLife — The science of Rhythms in our lives RhythmOfLife — Raziskovanje ritmov v naravi in življenju ljudi

Researchers' Night

Upcoming

25 SEP 2026

Open day at the National Institute of Biology

  • 9:00–17:00
  • NIB, Večna pot 121, Ljubljana (main entrance C/D)
  • Secondary and grammar school students
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems, When the rhythm of life is disrupted

As part of the RhythmOfLife project, the National Institute of Biology (NIB) is holding an open day with interactive presentations of its research work. Between 9 a.m. and…

free
interactive science presentation open day
secondary school pupils
25 SEP 2026

Fungi, Solar Panels and Citizen Scientists - Presentation of the FungiVE Project

  • 18:30 - 19:00
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • The event is intended for the general public, secondary school and university students, and anyone interested in microbiology, renewable energy, citizen science, and modern molecular biology methods. Citizens who contributed to the project are especially welcome. We will present how participants collected samples from solar panels and how these samples are analysed using state-of-the-art molecular methods.
  • Rhythms in ecosystems, Rhythm of Science

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

free
open day lecture
general public secondary school pupils students
25 SEP 2026

A Day in the Orchard – Experience, Explore and Discover the Amazing Rhythms of Nature

  • 9:00-20:00
  • Kozjanski park, In the orchard Interpretation center, Gradišče 22, 3257 Podsreda
  • primary and secondary school children
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems, When the rhythm of life is disrupted

High-stem meadow orchards are true treasure troves of life. Visitors will be able to discover the diversity of life’s rhythms at the “In the Orchard” Interpretation Centre and at information points throughout the orchard.

free
open day immersive experience
general public families teachers adults
25 SEP 2026

A Day in the Orchard – Experience, Explore and Discover the Amazing Rhythms of Nature

  • 16:00 - 20:00
  • Kozjanski park, In the orchard Interpretation center, Gradišče 22, 3257 Podsreda
  • general public, families, teachers, schoolchildren, students, researchers and decision-makers
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems, When the rhythm of life is disrupted

High-stem meadow orchards are true treasure troves of life. Visitors will be able to discover the diversity of life’s rhythms in the orchard and the surrounding forest through a variety of exploration stations at the “In the Orchard” Interpretation Centre and at information points throughout the orchard. At the exploration stations, experts and researchers will present nine different fascinating topics, inviting visitors to learn through hands-on experiments, conversations and direct observation. An engaging combination of practical activities and encounters with experts will offer visitors an opportunity to discover the hidden world of the orchard and forest and to experience nature in an interactive and inspiring way.

free
workshop live discussion with researchers hands-on experiment immersive experience
general public families students teachers
25 SEP 2026

Open day at the Department of Genetic Toxicology, Biotechnology and Systems Biology

  • 8:45–17:15
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • organized school groups
  • Rhythms in ecosystems, When the rhythm of life is disrupted, Rhythm of Science

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…

free
open day
secondary school pupils
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
25 SEP 2026

From research to diagnostics to research…

  • 8:45–17:15
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • for organised school groups of grammar school and secondary school pupils
  • The rhythms of plant life

An interactive look inside diagnostic and research laboratories.

free
interactive science presentation open day
secondary 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

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

Open Day at Rudolfovo – the Science and Technology Centre Novo Mesto

  • 08:30-18:30
  • Rudolfovo – Science and Technology Centre Novo mesto, Podbreznik 15, 8000 Novo mesto, Slovenia
  • Primary and secondary school students and interested members of the public.
  • The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms of the future, Rhythm of Science, Rhythm of Work & World

Rudolfovo Open Day will offer visitors the opportunity to tour research laboratories, meet researchers, and discover how science and technology are applied in practice.

free
interactive science presentation live discussion with researchers open day
general public primary school pupils secondary school pupils
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

On Display: Nature and Mythology of Pohorje

  • 9.00 - 19.30
  • 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, Rhythms of the past for the present

The exhibition Nature and Mythology of Pohorje, on display at the Noordung Centre, reveals the richness of Pohorje’s natural heritage through interpretive texts, illustrations and nature photography. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the unique features of Pohorje’s landscapes and habitats and discover why the region is recognised as one of the most important nature conservation areas in Slovenia and Europe.

free
open day
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
25 SEP 2026

Hunting for the Hidden Treasures of Pohorje’s Water and Stone Cycles

  • 9.00 - 13.00
  • OŠ Lovrenc na Pohorju, Šolska ulica 6, 2344 Lovrenc na Pohorju
  • Schoolchildren, children, young people
  • Rhythms in ecosystems

Hunting for the Hidden Treasures of Pohorje’s Water and Stone Cycles is an interactive activity where young participants explore the natural environment of Pohorje, discovering its geological characteristics, the processes of the water cycle, and the role of wetlands and aquatic ecosystems in maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance.

free
interactive science presentation treasure hunt
children primary school pupils
25 SEP 2026

What Do the Sounds of Nature in Pohorje Tell Us?

  • 9.00 - 13.00
  • OŠ Lovrenc na Pohorju, Šolska ulica 6, 2344 Lovrenc na Pohorju
  • Schoolchildren, children, young people
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems

What Do the Sounds of Nature in Pohorje Tell Us? is an interactive experience where young participants explore the diversity of Pohorje’s ecosystems through listening, sound recognition and nature exploration. They discover the often unnoticed life cycles of plant and animal species and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation and well-functioning ecosystems.

free
immersive experience
children primary school pupils
25 SEP 2026

A Day in the Orchard – Experience, Explore and Discover the Amazing Rhythms of Nature

  • 9:00-17:00
  • Kozjanski park, In the orchard Interpretation center, Gradišče 22, 3257 Podsreda
  • primary and secondary school children
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems, When the rhythm of life is disrupted

Traditional high-stem meadow orchards are true treasure troves of life. Their tall trunks, magnificent crowns, dark tree hollows and colourful meadows stretching into the beech forest create rhythms of life and offer endless opportunities for experiencing, learning about and exploring nature.

free
workshop interactive science presentation treasure hunt immersive experience
primary school pupils secondary school pupils
26 SEP 2026

Into the World of Conservation and Restoration through QR Codes

  • 11:00 - 12:00
  • City Museum of Ljubljana, Gosposka 15, 1000 Ljubljana
  • General public, adults, students, researchers
  • Rhythms of the past for the present, Rhythm of Science

Discover the journey objects take before reaching museum exhibitions and get a glimpse behind the scenes of the work of conservator-restorers.

free
live discussion with researchers immersive experience
general public students adults researchers