Archive:

2015 - The Sky's the Limit

 

Focusing on space exploration and the limitless possibilities of scientific discovery, The Sky’s the Limit immersed visitors in the world of the Rosetta Mission. Led by the Institute of Space Sciences and Astronomy at the University of Malta, the festival transformed the heart of Valletta into a mission site and comet landscape with interactive exhibits and engaging experiences inspired by ESA’s historic comet mission.

Voices from the Community

24,000 visitors attended the festival, making it one of the largest editions to date. 

80 researchers engaged with the public through interactive activities, demonstrations and discussions across Valletta. 

Almost 100% of surveyed visitors reported a better understanding of Maltese research and researchers after attending the festival. 

– Visitor survey results

Festival Events

Space MISSION - comet 67P - 2015

Space Mission: Comet 67P

Sciences Debates - 2015

Science Debates

Sience Stage - Explosive Laughter - 2015

Science Stage: Explosive Laughter

Malta Café Scientifique - 2015

Malta Café Scientifique

Sceicne Fair - 2015

Science Fair

Let's Paly - 2015

Let’s Play

Moments from across the 2015 festival

Festival Highlights

The 2015 archive photographs capture the vibrant atmosphere of the festival across Valletta. They showcase a variety of science activities, exhibitions, artistic performances, and interactive experiences, illustrating the festival’s mission to make science engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for audiences of all ages.

Experience the Festival

Discover the official promotional video of Science in the City 2015.

Press coverage & media highlights

Festival in the Spotlight

Science in the City 2015 attracted widespread media attention through its innovative blend of science, arts, and culture. Press coverage highlighted the festival’s EFFE Award recognition, its focus on health, genetics, and rare diseases, and its mission to make science engaging, interactive, and accessible to audiences of all ages through hands-on experiences and live demonstrations.