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Researchers' Night

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general public families kindergarten children children teenagers primary school pupils secondary school pupils pupils and adults with special needs students teachers adults seniors researchers policymakers business leaders
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astronomical observation open day workshop film interactive game interactive science presentation quiz treasure hunt fashion show round table immersive experience live discussion with researchers hands-on experiment lecture performance book presentation streaming from labs chess tournament seminar strategic game expert talk science show
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25 SEP 2026

Creative Sustainability Cycle

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

A creative sustainability experience where we give discarded items a new life through recycling and upcycling, and show through workshops, a virtual exhibition and a sustainable fashion show that sustainability can be both fun and creative.

free
workshop fashion show
families primary school pupils secondary school pupils business leaders
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25 SEP 2026

Virtual Exhibition Creative Sustainability Cycle

  • 12.00-12.30
  • Tehnopark Celje, Gubčeva 1, Celje 3000
  • Children, young people, families
  • Rhythm of Science

Your creations won’t stay hidden in the closet! A real sustainable fashion show will follow, where you’ll get to showcase your unique creations yourself!

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fashion show
families children primary school pupils secondary school pupils
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25 SEP 2026

The Mysterious World of Fungi

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

The Mysterious World of Fungi is an interactive experience where young participants explore one of the most diverse and fascinating groups of organisms in nature. While learning about fungal life cycles, their relationships with other organisms and their importance for forest ecosystems, participants will also use microscopes to discover the hidden details of fungal structures and reproduction that are invisible to the naked eye.

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interactive science presentation hands-on experiment
children primary school pupils
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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.

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interactive science presentation hands-on experiment immersive experience
general public families children adults
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25 SEP 2026

Flow of Water – From Rivers to the Sea: Slovenian Water Circle: Dragonja

  • 19:00-21:00
  • Congres room; Marine Biology Station Piran NIB, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran
  • General public
  • Rhythms in ecosystems

Screening of the film Slovenian Water Circle: Dragonja, followed by a discussion with experts on why research, understanding and protection of riverine, coastal and marine environments are essential for the future of this area.

free
live discussion with researchers film
general public
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25 SEP 2026

Film screening at the National Institute of Biology

  • 16:00–17:15
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • The event is aimed at the general public.
  • The rhythms of animal life, The rhythms of plant life, Rhythms in ecosystems, Rhythm of Science

As part of the event, two videos produced by the National Institute of Biology will be screened. The NIB Biotechnology Hub – from construction site to state-of-the-art research…

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film
general public
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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
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