Project description
Researchers in Sweden bring science to the public
Bridging the gap between scientific research and the public is more crucial than ever. Misunderstandings and lack of awareness about scientific work can lead to misinformation and reduced trust in science. Engaging young people in science is essential for fostering future innovation and informed citizenship. Additionally, showcasing the societal relevance of research can inspire collective efforts to tackle global challenges. ForskarFredag (Researchers’ Friday), Sweden’s largest science festival, addresses these issues through the MSCA-funded FF2024_25 project. Taking place in 26 cities and online, the festival will engage 53 600 attendees and 1 150 researchers. From school programmes to citizen science projects, all activities will promote the importance of research in everyday life.
Objective
"ForskarFredag (Researchers’ Friday) is Sweden’s most widely dispersed science festival. ForskarFredag 2024 and 2025 (FF2024_25) will consist of events arranged in 26 cities and an online programme, open to anyone. In total, FF2024_25 will engage around 53,600 attendees and 1150 researchers.
The non-profit association VA (Public & Science) has coordinated FF annually since 2006. FF2024_25 builds on previous years, drawing on experience, contacts and an ever-increasing profile. The FF motto is ""Researchers are ordinary people with extraordinary jobs”.
At FF2024_25, members of the public will meet researchers and participate in activities designed to stimulate dialogue and show that research is exciting and relevant to everyday life: debates, science cafes, competitions, shows, experiments and hands-on activities. Common themes around EU priorities will inspire activities exploring the role of research in tackling societal challenges. A collaboration with 7 other ERN projects will deliver a set of European-wide activities, highlighting the European dimension of research.
Young people aged 6–19 are a key target group. A school programme will offer numerous opportunities for encounters with research. The “Borrow a Researcher” concept will enable 15,000 pupils across Sweden to meet a researcher in school or virtually as a “Researcher at Schools” initiative. Annual national mass experiments (citizen science projects) inviting pupils to work with researchers, will involve appr. 3000 people.
Local events (physical and some digital) expected to reach around 35,600 attendees will be organised by 10 Partners and 18 External Partners. Each event builds on local strengths and networks to give the highest possible impact. All event organisers share experiences in a national network. VA is responsible for the coordination, quality assurance, common activities, national identity, awareness campaign and impact assessment of FF24_25.
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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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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2023-CITIZENS-01
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