Objective The main objective of the Projectis to raise the awareness of the larger public, especially young people, about science as well as to familiarize them with the scientist’s profession; to show the impact of sciences such as astronomy, chemistry, medical science, and physics on everyday human life; to show researchers as ordinary people; to bring researchers closer to the Latvian society and to attract young people to research careers. Aim of the activities is to enhance public recognition of researchers and their role in Latvian society. The theme of the Researcher's Night in Latvia is “Stars in our lives”. The theme will not be strictly followed. A number of relaxing, attractive, amazing and interactive events will be organised in fīve towns - Riga, Daugavpils, Rezekne, Jelgava and Ventspils. The project will be realised by joint efforts of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, 4 Universities, and research institutes with participation of museums and library. The Researchers’ Night will be preceded by a promotion campaign in mass media. The scope of activities will include a poster competition among children and adults, establishing a European stand, organising a Café Scientifique; a concert with participation of musicians – researchers; scenic play performed by researchers; public meeting with Marie Curie scholarship holders; arranging a series of events with scientific interactive experiments and quizzes in research institutes and universities. An opinion survey will be performed to size up the viewpoints of public on the event and researchers’ profession. The opinion poll results and analysis of Internet comments on the event will allow to evaluate the impact Researchers’ Night and collect ideas for future activities. The event will be documented in video-film for demonstration on TV and recording in DVD for wide distribution. Keywords public events science communication and popularization Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-NIGHT - Marie Curie Action: "Researchers' Night 2009" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2009-NIGHT See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CSA-SA - Support actions Coordinator LATVIJAS ZINATNU AKADEMIJA EU contribution € 14 160,00 Address AKADEMIJAS LAUKUMS 1 1050 Riga Latvia See on map Region Latvija Latvija Rīga Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Maija Bundule (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all LATVIJAS UNIVERSITATE Latvia EU contribution € 11 680,00 Address RAINA BOULEVARD 19 1586 RIGA See on map Region Latvija Latvija Rīga Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Ligita Liepina (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data RIGAS TEHNISKA UNIVERSITATE Latvia EU contribution € 6 800,00 Address KIPSALAS IELA 6A 1048 Riga See on map Region Latvija Latvija Rīga Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Laila Elina (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data VENTSPILS AUGSTSKOLA Latvia EU contribution € 4 400,00 Address INZENIERU IELA 101 LV-3601 Ventspils See on map Region Latvija Latvija Kurzeme Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Karlis Zalite (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data DAUGAVPILS UNIVERSITATE Latvia EU contribution € 7 040,00 Address VIENIBAS STREET 13 5401 Daugavpils See on map Region Latvija Latvija Latgale Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Diana Soldane (Mrs.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data LATVIJAS BIOZINATNU UN TEHNOLOGIJU UNIVERSITATE Latvia EU contribution € 5 200,00 Address LIELA IELA 2 LV-3001 Jelgava See on map Region Latvija Latvija Zemgale Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Ina Alsina (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data REZEKNES TEHNOLOGIJU AKADEMIJA Latvia EU contribution € 4 640,00 Address ATBRIVOSANAS ALEJA 115 LV-4601 REZEKNE See on map Region Latvija Latvija Latgale Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Lolita Kivleniece-Kuzņecova (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data LATVIJAS VALSTS KOKSNES KIMIJAS INSTITUTS Latvia EU contribution € 6 080,00 Address Dzerbenes St. 27 1006 Riga See on map Region Latvija Latvija Rīga Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Arnis Kokorevics (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
