1st Science Festival 6-16.11.2023
The French Institute of Thessaloniki with the support of the French Institute of Greece and the collaboration of NOESIS Science Center organizes the 1st Science Festival in Thessaloniki, an annual event held since 1991 in France, under the auspices of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, in order to promote science to the general public.
The aim of the Festival is to enhance the exchange of knowledge between researchers and citizens, to highlight the work of the scientific community and to encourage young people to get involved in science. The central theme of the 1st Science Festival is “Water in the vortex of the climate crisis”, as recent disasters both in Greece and other parts of the world increasingly demonstrate how much the water cycle is affected by climate change. Exhibitions, documentary screenings, scientific lectures, educational workshops compose this event both in Thessaloniki and in Athens and Patras.
As part of the Celebration, a scientific exhibition of the Research Institute for Development -IRD, entitled “Water at the heart of science”, will be presented, which will be presented on the ground floor of NOESIS, from November 6 to November 19, 2023. It is a richly illustrated and educational presentation of the most important works of French water research, from Morocco to Bolivia, the Mediterranean basin to the rivers of India.
In addition, Aissa Maiga’s documentary “Marcher sur l’eau” will be screened, which brings to the fore the struggle for access to water in a village on the shores of Niger.
School workshops and workshops for children and adolescents will have a dominant position, with the aim of informing and raising their awareness on the critical issue of managing the climate crisis.
Finally, distinguished scientists from the two countries will participate in a Greek-French Scientific Meeting, discussing global challenges and sustainable solutions related to water in the new reality of climate change.
The 1st Science Festival in Thessaloniki is co-organized with NOESIS Science Center, the collaboration of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), the School of Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the support of EYATH and is under the auspices of the Embassy of France in Greece.
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School visits 7-16 November (availability sold out)
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Events open to the public with free admission
6-19 November
Exhibition: Water at the heart of science
The exhibition, richly illustrated and educational, presents the most important works of French water research taking us from Morocco to Bolivia, the Mediterranean basin to the rivers of India. Twenty-four tables help us understand the essential role that research plays in the sustainable management of water, a vital resource essential for development.
Opening hours:
From Tuesday to Friday, 9.30 – 16.30
Saturday-Sunday, 11.00 – 19.00
Saturday 11 November, at 12:00
Film screening at the Amphitheater
Walking on water, documentary by Aissa Maiga.
France, Belgium, 2021.
Duration 90′.
The documentary was selected in the program of the Cannes Film Festival 2021 and is about the village of Tatiste, a victim of global warming, struggling to access water.
With Greek subtitles.
Sunday 12 November, 12.00-14.30
Workshop for children 12+
The researchers of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) organize a unique treasure hunt for children and adolescents, in which they will search in groups for the elements that will lead them to understand the importance of water management and reuse.
Up to 50 children.
Reservation is required for participation.
Information-reservations:
Marianna Papandreou, telephone 2310 483 000, ext. 2
From Monday to Friday, 9.00 – 13.00.
papandreou@noesis.edu.gr
Tuesday 14 November, 16.00-20.00
Greek-French scientific meeting on:
Water in the vortex of climate change
Speakers
Anastasia Zampaniotou, Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, energy expert.
Dimosthenis Sarigiannis, Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in environmental issues.
Management of urban water in the context of climate change
Nikolaos Theodosiou, Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in water issues.
Konstantinos Plakas, Chemical Engineer specializing in drinking water treatment at the Institute of Chemical Processes and Energy Resources, CERTH.
Eric Mino, Head of Technical Unit SEMIDE/EMWIS (Euro-Mediterranean Water Expertise Information System), Head of the Office International de l’Eau (OiEau) for Europe, Mediterranean, Central Asia and China (videoconference).
Kevin Del Vecchio, Professor of Political Science at the École Nationale de l’Eau et de l’Environnement in Strasbourg.
Katerina Christodoulou, Head of Research and Development at EYATH.
Free entrance.
In Greek and simultaneous translation from French.
A certificate of attendance will be given.