The College of Sciences at the University of Navarra is once again joining in the celebration of Science and Technology Week by organizing activities for schools in Navarra and neighboring provinces. The event will take place November 9–13 at the University of Navarra’s Science Building and November 17–19 at the University’s Graduate School in Madrid.

“With Science Week, we want to open our doors and bring the world of science closer to young people in a lively and direct way,” says Nerea Garitano, the faculty’s outreach coordinator. “Our goal is to inspire future scientists, ignite that spark of curiosity, and show them that science isn’t just an academic subject, but a fascinating tool based on creativity, passion, and rigor for understanding and improving the world around us.”

In Pamplona, from Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13, a series of experiments will be held for 4th-year ESO and high school students. During these experiments, students will learn different techniques for studying wildlife, discover the microorganisms around us, get a closer look at insects through microscopes, and analyze DNA. The sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Science Building at the University of Navarra.

After the experiments and workshops conclude, a series of informative lectures will be held at 12:30 p.m., presented by experts from various fields of science who have extensive experience in science communication. Through these scientific sessions, you’ll be able to explore what happens to the brain when drugs are ingested, the role of artificial intelligence in scientific research, One Health, the chemistry of color, and the future of Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition, the College of Sciences at the University of Navarra is organizing the Science Open House and Experimentation Day, where 11th- and 12th-grade students will learn about the academic programs and various career paths offered by science bachelor’s degrees. During the morning, students will be able to participate in hands-on activities in the University’s laboratories while their chaperones attend a parallel program featuring sessions on academic offerings, admissions, housing, and scholarships.

For its part, the University of Navarra Science Museum, in collaboration with the Caja Navarra Foundation and the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) / Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities, is contributing to this Science Week with the exhibition “Color: An Explosion of Science” and related activities for visitors of all ages. The exhibition can be visited at the University of Navarra’s Science Building.

Experiments and Lectures in Madrid
Following the same model as in Pamplona, from Tuesday, November 17, through Thursday, November 19, at the University of Navarra’s Graduate School in Madrid (C/Marquesado de Sta. Marta, 3 – San Blas-Canillejas), experiments will be conducted for schools. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., participants will discover how we have communicated messages throughout history, the rocks and minerals that make up the city, and how a drug works at the molecular level. Meanwhile, the lectures will take place at 12:30 p.m., during which participants will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a doctor to solve a clinical case, analyze the benefits of nutrition on academic performance, and discover how science and art can go hand in hand.

In addition, the University of Navarra Clinic in Madrid will host four workshops: “Act in Time: First Aid Course” on November 17, “Beyond the Hospital Setting: Diagnosis and Treatment Workshops” on November 19, “CSI in the Kitchen: Operation Zero Cross” on November 23 and 24, and “Geneticists for a Day” from November 25 to 27.