Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Montenight2020 (Montenight2020-Imagine future)
Reporting period: 2020-06-01 to 2020-12-31
The Montenight 2020 IMAGINE FUTURE, has been organized to upgrade the image of researchers in society and to stress the importance of novel technologies and innovations based on scientific research for prosperity and social development. The project emphasized research sectors in line with the Smart specialization strategy of Montenegro 2019-2024 to build up Montenegro as a healthy, sustainable and digital society.
Problem/issue being addressed:
- Connections between researchers and the general public
- Promotion of the knowledge-based society and its organizational forms
- Model for the improvements in science education in schools
- Motivation of pupils for science education to embark on scientific careers
- Information about opportunities to do science through EU programs
- The Montenight2020 as a space for networking of different social sectors.
Why is it important for society?
The main resources that would help Montenegro to reach the level of developed countries are the knowledge and intellectual potential of its population.
What are the overall objectives?
The aim of Montenight 2020 has been to contribute to the enhancement of human resources in the field of scientific research and innovation. The project contributes to strengthening dialogue, aspiring to make a stronger connection among the research sector, business, the public sector, and civil society.
Problem/issue being addressed:
- Connections between researchers and the general public
- Promotion of the knowledge-based society and its organizational forms
- Model for the improvements in science education in schools
- Motivation of pupils for science education to embark on scientific careers
- Information about opportunities to do science through EU programs
- The Montenight2020 as a space for networking of different social sectors.
Why is it important for society?
The main resources that would help Montenegro to reach the level of developed countries are the knowledge and intellectual potential of its population.
What are the overall objectives?
The aim of Montenight 2020 has been to contribute to the enhancement of human resources in the field of scientific research and innovation. The project contributes to strengthening dialogue, aspiring to make a stronger connection among the research sector, business, the public sector, and civil society.
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Target audiences
o Public at large regardless of age and scientific background;
o Special attention paid to young people in general;
o Researchers themselves and media.
Messages conveyed
o Researchers are ordinary people amongst us, with an extraordinary job;
o Science is fun and enjoyable;
o Researchers work on important jobs for social and economic well-being, for sustainable development.;
o Europe offers attractive career opportunities to researchers;
o Women are in science.
Main communication tools
Offline
o The press conference (November 25) covered by dozens of channels and newspapers;
o Direct meetings with stakeholders - companies, researchers, universities, institutes, school authorities, NGO;
o Five billboards set on the most frequent locations in Podgorica;
o A big tarpaulin, put on the main venue, the Museums, and Galleries of Podgorica;
o Airing of promotional spots, announcements, and talk shows on radio and TV stations;
o 200 direct invitations delivered to heads of science talents activities and research stakeholders;
o Organisation of pre-events.
Online
o Official websites: www.festival-nauke.me www.nocistrazivaca.me www.prona.org; www.pmcg.co.me;
o Science News portal www.naucnenovosti.me
o PRONA's Facebook and Instagram accounts
https://www.instagram.com/nvoprona/(opens in new window)
https://www.facebook.com/pronanvo/(opens in new window)
Prona’s YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwgtmwWSa47doA7RnDWoLWw(opens in new window)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbuU2pnV-_rcQnxLxDOmHA(opens in new window)
o An online quiz – How much do you know about European science? – Facebook and Instagram accounts of General Secretariat of Government of Montenegro;
o Emailing;
o Posting of announcements, promotional items for social networks.
Promotional material
o Promotional video clip (18 sec)
o The promotional clip IMAGINE FUTURE (2 min 57 sec), prepared by 12 young researchers
o Program brochure
o 12 video clips of – How students of Prona's schools imagine the future?
o Main poster
o Explanatory thematic posters for each exhibiting group
o 200 personal invitations
o Promotional T-Shirts
o Promotional COVID-19 masks.
ACTIVITIES DURING THE NIGHT
o Gala opening ceremony with H.E ambassador Kristina Oana Popa, Head of Delegation of the EU to Montenegro, and H. E. Aleksa Bečić, speaker of Parliament of Montenegro;
o Hands-on experiments performed by 30 teams, from academic circles, schools, business sector, NGOs…
o Quiz, “When Nature asks questions”
o Science show “Exploding inventions”
o Scientific Tribune, Towards new technologies
o Knowledge quiz “When Nature asks questions”
o Book promotion, “Basics of Astronomy”
o Panel discussion: Science, Innovations, and Development
o Montenegrin women in European Science
o Panel discussion: Science, Civilization and Future
o Pechakucha presentations
o Country Guest – Japan, three documentary films
o Concert, guitar duo Bulatović & Nikčević
o EU Corner – Presentation of research results of EU-funded projects
o Exhibition: When Nature Gives a Story
o Exhibition: What nature hides - details we don't see
Guided tours
o Cetinje, Former Palace of King Nikola I
o Danilovgrad, MISEDO CTI
o Kotor, The Institute for Marine Biology
o Berane, POLIEX A.D. Berane
o Podgorica, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Univ.1 of Montenegro
o Bar, Q-Tek
o Herceg Novi, VR-Lab
o Tivat, Museum and Gallery
IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Despite the obstacles due to COVID-19 pandemic, the MONTENIGHT 2020 organized only online, excited interest among pupils, students, and other young people who expressed a high level of satisfaction with the program and organization of the event.
Quantitative data
o 43,75 % of the respondents are from the age cohort 15-24. 25% of respondents are over 45, 20% are researchers, half of the respondents visited the previous RN.
o Overall positive feedback about the event - On a scale from 1 to 5, the festival has been graded with 4.77. Unsatisfied 1% of respondents
o The festival was promoted at main national TV channels (RTCG, Vijesti, Prva TV), local TV stations (Niksic, Rozaje, Budva, Herceg Novi), and at the most relevant portals
o Appx. 350 000 people were informed about Researchers’ Night and its objective
o Active involvement of 140 researchers in the activities offered.
Qualitative data
o Montenight demonstrated that science could be fun and fascinating
o Connections between researchers and the general public have got improved
o It is possible to be a successful researcher in Montenegro
o Various sectors were involved in the Researchers' Night
o The Montenegrin society has been increasingly aware of the importance of research in their everyday life
o Researchers have become better informed about opportunities to do science through EU programs
o Young people were stimulated to engage in scientific careers
o Young people had the opportunity to see researchers having benefited from EU programs including H2020
o The importance of international cooperation in research activities was emphasized
o Positive impact of public perception of researchers and science in general, for the prospective knowledge-based society.
Target audiences
o Public at large regardless of age and scientific background;
o Special attention paid to young people in general;
o Researchers themselves and media.
Messages conveyed
o Researchers are ordinary people amongst us, with an extraordinary job;
o Science is fun and enjoyable;
o Researchers work on important jobs for social and economic well-being, for sustainable development.;
o Europe offers attractive career opportunities to researchers;
o Women are in science.
Main communication tools
Offline
o The press conference (November 25) covered by dozens of channels and newspapers;
o Direct meetings with stakeholders - companies, researchers, universities, institutes, school authorities, NGO;
o Five billboards set on the most frequent locations in Podgorica;
o A big tarpaulin, put on the main venue, the Museums, and Galleries of Podgorica;
o Airing of promotional spots, announcements, and talk shows on radio and TV stations;
o 200 direct invitations delivered to heads of science talents activities and research stakeholders;
o Organisation of pre-events.
Online
o Official websites: www.festival-nauke.me www.nocistrazivaca.me www.prona.org; www.pmcg.co.me;
o Science News portal www.naucnenovosti.me
o PRONA's Facebook and Instagram accounts
https://www.instagram.com/nvoprona/(opens in new window)
https://www.facebook.com/pronanvo/(opens in new window)
Prona’s YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwgtmwWSa47doA7RnDWoLWw(opens in new window)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbuU2pnV-_rcQnxLxDOmHA(opens in new window)
o An online quiz – How much do you know about European science? – Facebook and Instagram accounts of General Secretariat of Government of Montenegro;
o Emailing;
o Posting of announcements, promotional items for social networks.
Promotional material
o Promotional video clip (18 sec)
o The promotional clip IMAGINE FUTURE (2 min 57 sec), prepared by 12 young researchers
o Program brochure
o 12 video clips of – How students of Prona's schools imagine the future?
o Main poster
o Explanatory thematic posters for each exhibiting group
o 200 personal invitations
o Promotional T-Shirts
o Promotional COVID-19 masks.
ACTIVITIES DURING THE NIGHT
o Gala opening ceremony with H.E ambassador Kristina Oana Popa, Head of Delegation of the EU to Montenegro, and H. E. Aleksa Bečić, speaker of Parliament of Montenegro;
o Hands-on experiments performed by 30 teams, from academic circles, schools, business sector, NGOs…
o Quiz, “When Nature asks questions”
o Science show “Exploding inventions”
o Scientific Tribune, Towards new technologies
o Knowledge quiz “When Nature asks questions”
o Book promotion, “Basics of Astronomy”
o Panel discussion: Science, Innovations, and Development
o Montenegrin women in European Science
o Panel discussion: Science, Civilization and Future
o Pechakucha presentations
o Country Guest – Japan, three documentary films
o Concert, guitar duo Bulatović & Nikčević
o EU Corner – Presentation of research results of EU-funded projects
o Exhibition: When Nature Gives a Story
o Exhibition: What nature hides - details we don't see
Guided tours
o Cetinje, Former Palace of King Nikola I
o Danilovgrad, MISEDO CTI
o Kotor, The Institute for Marine Biology
o Berane, POLIEX A.D. Berane
o Podgorica, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Univ.1 of Montenegro
o Bar, Q-Tek
o Herceg Novi, VR-Lab
o Tivat, Museum and Gallery
IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Despite the obstacles due to COVID-19 pandemic, the MONTENIGHT 2020 organized only online, excited interest among pupils, students, and other young people who expressed a high level of satisfaction with the program and organization of the event.
Quantitative data
o 43,75 % of the respondents are from the age cohort 15-24. 25% of respondents are over 45, 20% are researchers, half of the respondents visited the previous RN.
o Overall positive feedback about the event - On a scale from 1 to 5, the festival has been graded with 4.77. Unsatisfied 1% of respondents
o The festival was promoted at main national TV channels (RTCG, Vijesti, Prva TV), local TV stations (Niksic, Rozaje, Budva, Herceg Novi), and at the most relevant portals
o Appx. 350 000 people were informed about Researchers’ Night and its objective
o Active involvement of 140 researchers in the activities offered.
Qualitative data
o Montenight demonstrated that science could be fun and fascinating
o Connections between researchers and the general public have got improved
o It is possible to be a successful researcher in Montenegro
o Various sectors were involved in the Researchers' Night
o The Montenegrin society has been increasingly aware of the importance of research in their everyday life
o Researchers have become better informed about opportunities to do science through EU programs
o Young people were stimulated to engage in scientific careers
o Young people had the opportunity to see researchers having benefited from EU programs including H2020
o The importance of international cooperation in research activities was emphasized
o Positive impact of public perception of researchers and science in general, for the prospective knowledge-based society.
The European Researchers' Night IMAGINE FUTURE has been the most popular and successful mass science event in Montenegro in 2020. Montenight 2020 has put researchers under spotlights in a pleasant and inspiring atmosphere.
MONTENIGHT 2020 has been designed in accordance with the Strategy of Smart Specialization.
IMAGINE FUTURE showed the importance of the application of virtual reality.
Special attention has been paid to the role of science in preserving its rich cultural heritage.
The project brought closer collaboration among companies and researchers from the academic sector.
The non-governmental sector gathered a large number of science lovers.
Presenting the HORIZON 2020 projects CROSSBOW, COMPAS, ANDROMEDA, and DEMETER, the Researchers’ Night IMAGINE FUTURE has encouraged better involvement in the EU projects as well as mobility of young researchers.
MONTENIGHT 2020 has been designed in accordance with the Strategy of Smart Specialization.
IMAGINE FUTURE showed the importance of the application of virtual reality.
Special attention has been paid to the role of science in preserving its rich cultural heritage.
The project brought closer collaboration among companies and researchers from the academic sector.
The non-governmental sector gathered a large number of science lovers.
Presenting the HORIZON 2020 projects CROSSBOW, COMPAS, ANDROMEDA, and DEMETER, the Researchers’ Night IMAGINE FUTURE has encouraged better involvement in the EU projects as well as mobility of young researchers.