During Zpannend Zernike on October 5 and 6, you can explore the world of science and technology at various locations in Groningen. With over a hundred activities, from experiments and mini-lectures to films and workshops, there’s something for all ages. The event is free and offers a weekend full of wonder and discovery. Read more in the article by the UG below.
Proefjes, mini-lezingen en films voor jong én oud tijdens Zpannend Zernike
On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October, the Groningen science and technology sector will present itself on more than 15 locations around the city. In true tradition, on Saturday Zpannend Zernike will take place in the Groningen city centre. On Sunday, the place to be is Zernike Campus to the north of the city. More than 100 activities for primary school-aged children, their parents, and grandparents: experiments, a glimpse behind the scenes, mini lectures, movies, and much more. On the website zpannendzernike.nl , you will find a complete overview of all activities and entry is free. Both days last from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Wonder
It is of course impossible to visit all activities. Every visitor will just have to immerse themselves in the wonder, as that is what it is all about: fascination for science and technology. Because of the varied programme, there is something for everyone. You can go to the Academy Building and the Röling Building, the House of Connections at the Grote Markt, or the UMCG. And on Sunday you will go to the Zernike Campus of course. Become a language astronaut, go fossil hunting, or invent the laws that the Netherlands needs. Meet a robot or build one yourself, or participate in the ‘disassemble a smartphone’ workshop. Do you know how to write your name in Greek or Hebrew? Play jigsaw with organs, discover the miracles of a microscope, and play life-size Operation!
The junior court
This year, the Röling Building, home of the Faculty of Law, is joining the fun for the first time. In the special junior court, questions will be answered such as: Is it a criminal offence when you send someone a poisoned cake but someone else accidentally eats it? How about when you do something illegal because of a brain disease, do you deserve to be punished? In our junior court, we will look at a number of criminal cases. What would you do if you were a judge?
Looking for solutions
In the House of Connections at the Grote Markt, scientists will show children and their parents, and/or grandparents how to look for solutions to the great challenges of our time, such as climate change, clean energy, or healthy ageing.
The fascinating world of nature, technology, and energy
That world takes centre stage at Zernike Campus on Sunday 6 October. Come to know everything about the sun, the stars, and the planets. Conduct experiments in the field of energy and movement. Experience what the world looks like through VR glasses and enjoy a dream flight in the flight simulator! During the ‘How it’s built’ workshop, you are introduced to various natural resources and materials used when building a house. Or experience how the whiskers of a seal work by placing 3D-printed whiskers in a water basin and feeling the quivers they generate. And who would not enjoy soldering their own satellite?
National Science Weekend
Zpannend Zernike is part of the national Science Weekend. The activities in Groningen are organized by the University of Groningen, House of Connections, Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society, Faculty of Philosophy, Doopsgezinde Kerk, University Museum, Faculty of Law / Röling Building, Hanze, UMCG, Faculty of Science and Engineering, EnTranCe, BuildinG, ZAP, TNO/DNV, DOT, and de Jonge Onderzoekers [Young Researchers].
Text: rug.nl
Source picture and logo: zpannendzernike.nl
