NOVEMBER 2025
Science Week
School centers
General public
The Faculty of Science and the Science Museum of the University of Navarra have among their objectives to bring the results and methods of research activity to society, especially to young people, encouraging curiosity, creativity, innovation, rigor, passion and commitment to science. With this purpose, we join the worldwide celebration of Science and Technology Week.
The Science Museum, with the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) / Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, has been organizing this event uninterruptedly since 2007, seeking to bring society closer to the scientific profession, the value of science and the importance of society's participation in its development, with a full program of scientific activities for all audiences.
From November 10 to 14 we will perform scientific experiments on different topics to explain science concepts to students of ESO and Bachillerato. They will be from 10:00 to 12:00 hours in the Science Building of the University of Navarra. Previous registration by the teacher is required.
Biology Table - Nora Escribano
"Methods and tools for the study of wildlife".
At the table we taught different sampling techniques of different animal groups (mammals, birds, insects), direct and indirect techniques and explained what studies can be performed with the information obtained.
Minerals and Rocks Table - Ana Moreno
"From the Big Bang to the Bardenas Reales, in 10 minutes".
Observation of the rocks that form Navarra and the minerals that constitute them.
Microbiology Table - David González
"The wonderful world of what we do not see".
We will show how we are surrounded by microorganisms, showing plates with cultures from different sites and also with a volunteer person from each group, we will do a swabbing of the mouth to see under the microscope the bacteria it has.
Genetics Roundtable - Iñigo Izal
"Forensic Genetics: The incredible case of the murder that was solved with STR analysis techniques, which is not so incredible, but very cool".
The workshop will explain how techniques work to analyze DNA present in a sample obtained from a crime scene.
Chemistry Table - Cristina Sola
"What is combustion?how does an extinguisher work?do colored fires exist?what is smoke?can we make colored smoke?"
We will see what is fire, how to extinguish it, special situations, we will study how to obtain colored fires and the importance of the particle size of the fuel.
Physics Table - Luis Fernando Urrea
"From smoke signals to cell phones".
How we have communicated messages throughout history: smoke, lights and flags, Morse code, wired and wireless telephony, fiber optics... up to today's smartphone! With practical experiments to see the evolution live.
Insect Table - Enrique Baquero
"Insect Secrets".
Curiosities about their anatomy, their biology and their relationship with humans. It will be possible to see at high magnifications using magnifying glasses or microscopes, and also their diversity thanks to the collections stored in the Science Museum.
You can not miss the conferences we have prepared for your school and institute. The scientific sessions are informative and taught by experts in different branches of science and with an extensive experience in its dissemination. They will be held in the Science Building of the University of Navarra and will start at 12:00 noon.
Iñaki Echeverría - November 10th
"Artificial intelligence and its footprint in scientific research".
Artificial intelligence has gone from being a theoretical idea to an essential tool in scientific research. In this talk we will review its historical milestones, the advances that have allowed its recent expansion and some examples of its application in different disciplines. A journey to understand how AI is changing the way we generate knowledge.
Ana Patiño - November 11
"If we talk about genetics, we are all mutants".
Session on genetics in general, myths and legends, curiosities related to heredity in health and disease.
Raúl Bermejo - November 12
"Travelers of the Planet: discovering landscapes and environmental challenges."
Travelers of the Planet: discovering landscapes and environmental challenges: In this talk you will learn how students of the Environmental Sciences Degree at the University of Navarra travel to unique places such as Costa Rica, Ecuador, Wales or California. There they explore impressive ecosystems and face real environmental problems from biodiversity conservation to water management or social sustainability. An experience that connects science with the real world and trains the future guardians of the planet.
Elena Puerta - November 13
"This is how drugs get you: find out what's going on in your brain".
Addiction to drugs of abuse remains one of the world's most important social and health problems. In this session we will discover what happens in the brain when a potentially addictive substance is consumed so that it incites us to repeat this behavior. We will discuss what exactly is a drug of abuse and provide evidence-based data on the effects of drugs on humans.
Enrique Baquero - November 14
"Nature as an engineer: biomimetics".
Did you know that many of the best ideas in science and technology are born by copying nature? Biomimetics studies how animals, plants and ecosystems solve problems and inspires us to create amazing inventions: from faster trains thanks to the kingfisher's beak to ultra-resistant materials such as spider webs. In this talk you will discover how nature becomes the best teacher of innovation and how you too can be inspired by it to design the future.
This lecture series will address topics such as the impact of technology, neurodegenerative diseases and brain evolution. A key lecture series to understand the great neurological challenges of the 21st century.
Thursday, 6 November 2025 - 19:00 h.
"Smartphones are weapons of mass destruction".
Miguel Ángel Martínez
Professor of Public Health
Thursday, 13 November 2025 - 19:00 h.
"The challenge of protecting the brain"
Mar Cuadrado
Professor of Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology. University of Navarra
Thursday, 20 November 2025 - 19:00 h.
"Molecules in your brain".
José Ramón Isasi
Professor of Chemistry. University of Navarra
Thursday, 27 November 2025 - 19:00 h.
"Evolution of the brain: the tortuous path to the human mind".
Francisco Javier Novo
Professor of Genetics. University of Navarra
Open Day
The School of Science of the University of Navarra organizes the Open Day so that the students of 1st and 2nd year of high school can get to know the science degrees with their diplomas and professional opportunities. During the morning of November 22nd the students will do practical work in the laboratories of the University, and those accompanying them will have a parallel program with sessions on academic offerings, admission, housing, scholarships and career opportunities.
The Science Museum, Miguel Ruiz Canela and José Ramón Isasi present "Cooking with Science", a tasty and fun evening that mixes the best of cooking with the magic of chemistry. It will take place on November 7 from 8:00 p.m. at Civican de Pío XII in Pamplona.
The Science Museum offers its visitors the exhibition "Drugs: brain and society" which will be open until next November 28th. A bilingual exhibition (Spanish/Basque) that invites you to discover the science of drugs and the brain: how they act, what effects they produce and how they influence our daily lives. We are waiting for you!
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Science and Technology Week 2024
Science Building
11-15 november | 10:30-12:00
Biology, physics, chemistry, microbiology and geology workshops.
For students from 4th ESO to 2nd Bach.
Nov 11 - Ana Patiño: Genetics and personality
12 Nov - Jordi Puig: Human being and nature
13 Nov - Enrique Baquero: Hidden Insects
Nov 14 - Iker Zuriguel and Iñaki Echeverría: AI in science
15 Nov - Elena Puerta: Drugs and brain
Oct 25 - Education with live animals (Sergi Romeu)
9 Nov - Edible Insects (M. Paz de Peña and Carmen Cobreros)
23 Nov - Bioluminescence (Cristina Sola)
16 November
For high school students and families: workshops, orientation and scholarships.
November 14 : El Colegio Restaurant
With chef Álex Mújica: science in the kitchen.
Until November 28
Insects. Everything they tell | Free admission