European Researchers' Night focusing on AI and fake news
Ljubljana, 27 September - The European Researchers' Night, the largest science outreach campaign in Europe that this year takes place in more than 400 cities, will also be honoured in Slovenia, with the main event taking place in Ljubljana on Friday. The events will focus on artificial intelligence and fake news and conspiracy theories related to science.
The European Researchers' Night in Slovenia will be a culmination of two projects that have been implemented throughout the year to bring science closer to the broader public.
The main event will open in Town Square in Ljubljana at 11am and a "science bazaar" will be held during the day in front of the Ljubljana Town Hall.
The Rog Centre will present European projects it runs and hold various workshops and a round table on literature translation and artificial intelligence (AI).
The Pritličje bar will host various talks on various topics, including nutrition of the future, love and sexuality, social robots, while the Ljubljana Faculty of Pharmacy will present the use of AI in pharmacy and cosmetology.
A boat cruise on the Ljubljanica River will be organised to present the 140-year history of underwater research in the section of the river that runs through the Ljubljana Marshes.
In the evening, concerts and other socialising events with researchers will be held in Town Square.
In Maribor, a debate on fake news and conspiracy theories and manipulation of research data and ideas will be held in the Minorite Church, while the University of Maribor will host the Open Community Business Academy event.
In the Europark shopping mall, visitors will be able to see interactive presentations and technological solutions for clean energy and reduction of environmental pollution and participate in various interesting workshops.
Many events will also take place in Koper, Izola, Piran and Rodik in southwestern Slovenia.
The University of Primorska will host lectures and workshops at which experts will talk about fighting fake news and conspiracy theories, and visitors will be able to learn about wildlife, archaeological finds and the life of the Romans.