European Researchers' Night returning to State Fair on 27 September

Under the motto "Mission Possible: Researchers on Board for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future," the European Researchers' Night returns for its 18th year on 27 September at the State Fair in Nicosia.

From 8.30 am until 10 pm, young and old alike are expected to enjoy an exciting experience at the annual celebration of science, research and innovation. The event is organised by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in collaboration with the country's main research, innovation and business organisations, and under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Christodoulides.

The event is an initiative of the European Commission (EC) and takes place simultaneously in more than 23 countries and 400 cities in and outside of Europe, all with the aim of promoting a culture of research, bringing science to society and innovation, and highlighting the research activities carried out by universities, research centers and innovative businesses.

The central theme of this year's event is again the themes related to the 5 EU Missions to develop innovative solutions to the following global challenges: 1) Adapting to Climate Change, 2) Cancer, 3) Healthy Oceans, Seas and Coastal and Inland Waters, 4) Climate Neutral and Smart Cities and 5) Soil and Food Health.

As part of the European Researchers' Night, scientists, academics, researchers and startuppers will leave their workplaces for a while and present their activities and achievements to the general public. In the State Fair area, the public will be able to browse more than 60 booths staffed by scientists and will have the opportunity to watch interactive experiments using technology, multimedia and simulations, as well as to use scientific equipment in a rich programme of activities, games, competitions and entertainment.

This year, for the first time, science enthusiasts will be allowed to remotely watch the main stage of the event live from the State Fair through the RIF Facebook page and YouTube channel by using the live streaming service.

For more information, those interested can visit the Foundation's website: www.research.org.cy or its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ResearchAndInnovationFoundationCy

The event is organised in the framework of the European Project "MISSION POSSIBLE. Contract 101160964, which is funded by the EU's Horizon Europe Programme for Research and Innovation 2021-2027.

The event is supported as communication sponsors by the DIAS Group, Sigma TV and CNA.