Starting tomorrow, CSIC is developing a broad programme of educational activities for the general public and children public in Galicia

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  • The activities are part of Science and Technology Week and the Month of Science in Galician in Libraries.

Santiago de Compostela, 8th november, 2024. The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is developing a broad programme of activities to commemorate Science and Technology Week 2024 and the Month of Science in Galician Libraries in Galicia.

The initiatives are promoted by the Institutional Delegation of the CSIC in Galicia and by institutes of the Council in the autonomous community.

Activities within the framework of the Science and Technology Week

Initiatives of the CSIC Delegation in Galicia

The Scientific Culture Unit (UCC) of the CSIC Delegation in Galicia, with the collaboration of the Padre Sarmiento Institute of Galician Studies (CSIC, Xunta), promotes “ Camiñando ” in Santiago de Compostela “The history of Santiago” , an activity that aims to contribute to the integration of migrants by creating a link with the historical heritage. It will be developed through a guided route, covering the most significant monuments ( Cathedral, Rectorate, Pazo de Raxoi , etc.) to neighborhoods such as Rúa de San Roque and Santo Domingo de Bonaval , which represent the evolution of the city beyond its medieval walls, as well as the Alameda. It will be on November 16, 18.00 to 20.00 hours by prior reservation through ucc.galicia@csic.es

The Delegation also supports the school drawing and story competition “La Ganadería” ( Livestock) which is promoted to mark the International Year of Camelids and is aimed at students aged between 6 and 11. The Society of Sciences of Galicia, the Liceo Casino de Pontevedra and the Provincial Council of Pontevedra are collaborating. The drawings presented will be exhibited at the Liceo Casino de Pontevedra from 18 to 22 November. The prizes will be awarded at a public event at the Liceo Casino de Pontevedra on 22 November.

MBG Initiatives

On Sunday, November 10 , at 5:00 p.m., the MBG will give a presentation within the framework of the gourmet fair “Etiqueta Negra” entitled “ Culler de Pau and the Biological Mission of Galicia: science, seeds and cooking ” in which they will present the union of MBG science and haute cuisine through seeds from the MBG “ Seed Bank ”. The showcooking will feature the participation of Javier Olleros, chef and head of Culler de Pau, and Pedro Peón, MBG technical deputy director.

Edición de Etiqueta Negra 2023

In addition, during the month of November, MBG will conduct guided tours of its facilities at its headquarters in Pontevedra for schools and institutes. Visitors will participate in a small Escape Room related to the institute’s research work.

“Research trials” will begin in 10 schools, in two associations for people with disabilities and in two retirement homes within the framework of “ Biomisión ”, a scientific culture project that seeks to bring agricultural sciences and the transfer and innovation in relation to local crops closer together.

Biomision Project is funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

IEGPS initiatives in Santiago de Compostela and Friol

On November 16, the IEGPS inaugurates the traveling exhibition “Os Nosos ” in Friol (Lugo). Castles . San Paio from Narla and their lords” , organized by the research group “Social History of Power since the Middle Ages”.

It consists of more than a dozen panels that address issues such as the stately space in which it is located, the architectural evolution of the fortress, the lineages that were forged in its environment or its documentary and even literary footprint. As complementary activities, the school drawing competition “Debuxando os nosos castelos” and a series of heraldry workshops in local educational centres.

In addition, the IEGPS promotes the school drawing competition “Xosé Antón García G. -Ledo. Drawing our heritage” , an initiative that is on its way to its fifth edition. The objective is to encourage and involve the public of primary and secondary school students in the interest in respecting, caring for and disseminating Galician historical and artistic heritage through plastic expression. The competition is divided into five categories (1st-2nd Primary; 3rd-4th Primary; 5th-6th Primary; 1st-2nd ESO and 3rd-4th ESO) and is aimed at students from educational centres in Santiago de Compostela. The prizes will be awarded on 29 November at a public event at the IEGPS.

IIM initiative in Vigo

The Institute for Marine Research (IIM) is organizing an open day on November 21st, with five 90-minute shifts, in the morning and afternoon. The day includes practical demonstrations and sessions with sign language interpretation at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Reservations can be made through the Eventbrite application, by phone (986 23 19 30) or in person at the IIM switchboard (rúa Eduardo Cabello, 6 – Vigo, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).

A talk by researcher Maria Saura is also planned for 30 November at the Mercado do Calvario, at 11:30 am, as part of World Aquaculture Day.

INCIPIT initiative in Santiago de Compostela

INCIPIT is participating with guided tours of its headquarters (Edificio Fontán , Cidade da Cultura). On the one hand, it is holding tours for school children on 12, 19 and 21 November . These tours include the Arqueoplanetarium , a space at INCIPIT where participants will explore how other cultures observed and understood the cosmos, and how this knowledge influenced their myths and social organisation. On the other hand, there are tours for users of the Down Compostela Foundation on 14 November . This includes a simulated archaeological excavation on an edible cake. The “pieces” will then be processed on a work table, where participants will be able to classify and analyse them, simulating the laboratory work of an archaeologist.

Vigo Oceanographic Centre Initiative

For the fourth year, the Oceanographic Centre of Vigo is launching “Al calor del mar en un bar”, three informal scientific talks, in a bar, open to the general public, on current topics related to the marine environment: ‘The hidden (or not so hidden) secrets of fish’, ‘Beyond the aquarium’ and ‘Abundance of cetaceans: tomatoes, paella and the weather forecast’. They will be on November 21 at the Vitruvia café at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free until the venue is full.

Activities within the framework of the Month of Science in Galician

On Saturdays in November, at 5:00 p.m. at the Galicia Library, there will be the following workshops promoted by the CSIC in Galicia:

  • 9th November: “Agora vesme: a maxia do mundo microscópico”, IIM’s iniciative .
  • 16th November: “O Seminario de Estudos Galegos: aprende xogando”, IEGPS’ iniciative.
  • 23th November: “¿Que é un scriptorium medieval? Obradoiro de paleografía para descifrar escrituras antigas”, IEGPS’ iniciative.
  • 30th November: ”Onde está a miña cunca? Contacontos e obradoiros de cerámica”, INCIPIT’s iniciative.

All workshops are free upon reservation

The CSIC UCC in Galicia is also holding a scientific illustration workshop led by Carmen Vega (MBG) at the Pontevedra Public Library. It will take place on November 30th. prior reservation.

MBG is carrying out a campaign on social media, Instagram and X : “Quiz da Ciencia en Galego” to commemorate the Month of Science in Galego. The aim is to create a link between linguistic identity and scientific culture and to promote the Galician language in the scientific-technical field.

For further information

CSIC’s Delegation in Galicia | Communication Officer | Ana Bellón (ana.bellon@csic.es)

The Biological Mision of Galicia | R+D+i Transfer Technical Deputy Director  | Pedro Peón (pedro.peon@csic.es)

References

Biomission is an initiative of the MBG-CSIC for scientific dissemination to learn about seeds, their cultivation and their use in cooking that has funding from the Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. More information on the Biomission website.