Project description
Inspiring youth in science and innovation
Science and research often seem distant and inaccessible to the general public, particularly youth. This disconnect hinders the pursuit of science careers, especially among girls, and limits societal understanding of impact of research. There is a pressing need to bridge this gap, fostering closer ties between researchers and the community. Engaging students early can inspire lifelong interest and innovation. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme, the FAWORIT 2024-2025 project will prioritise youth engagement in science. Through interactive events like ‘Researchers to Schools’ and ‘Students to the Labs’, FAWORIT will highlight both the professional and personal aspects of researchers. The project seeks to attract 30 000 attendees, showcasing the societal relevance of EU research and innovation.
Objective
"Our project aims to foster closer ties between researchers and the general public, prioritising the engagement of youth, particularly girls, towards science careers. Adopting a mission-oriented impact focused approach, with our efforts we address global challenges and are committed to ground breaking solutions. We'll illuminate both the professional and personal aspects of researchers in an interactive style, enhancing public awareness, especially among students, regarding the nuances of research and innovation.
A special focus will be given to co-creation, the role of R&I in the society and the economy, the societal pertinence of EU's research policies and the improvement of science communication. Key events like ""Researchers to Schools"" and ""Students to the Labs"" will recur over two years, feeding students' enthusiasm while enabling educators to infuse creativity into core subject teachings such as digital technology, eco-friendly practices, and health.
Our inclusive approach, drawing expertise from diverse disciplines and sectors, is formulated to maximise impact and familiarise the public with the realm of research. Our main target group is students of age 6-26, but we aim to address all age groups with attractive programmes and demonstrate that both scholars and innovators can be discovered amongst us, and being a researcher is indeed cool and creative!
Our venues cover the whole country. As the result of the awareness raising campaign several organisations will join the Researchers’ Night, thus contributing to the multiplication of the visitors. Our goal, both ambitious and achievable, is to attract 30,000 attendees to our venues, but even much more participants are expected at further venues of partners who join us year by year. The NIGHT is set to resonate with millions, either through direct engagement or media exposure. Crucially, each venue will spotlight the EU R&I commitment, with an emphasis on the contributions of EU projects, especially the MSCAs."
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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1021 Budapest
Hungary
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