AI Detective 101
Event Details AI Detective 101 Online 18th January 11AM This interactive online workshop introduced participants to the process of training an AI system through a series of hands-on challenges inspired by the values of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.). By exploring scenarios related to art, culture, and bias, participants discovered how AI systems learn […]
Look Up Wagtail!
Event Details Look Up Wagtail! Valletta Design Cluster 11th January 4PM This interactive workshop invited participants to discover the fascinating world of the White Wagtail in the urban environment of Valletta. Through engaging activities, including a quiz and a treasure hunt, attendees learned about the bird’s behaviour, habitat preferences, and the challenges it faces in […]
FlatBread Culture
Event Details FlatBread Culture Online 11th September 5PM – 5:45PM The Online Flatbread Workshop explored the cultural significance of flatbread and the science behind food preservation. Led by Prof. Vasilis Valdramis from the University of Athens in collaboration with the University of Malta, the session examined how traditional recipes and food products can be preserved […]
Buddies Experiment Workshop
Event Details Buddies Experiment Workshop Valletta Design Cluster 7th-8th September 10:30AM – 12AM In September 2024, Buddies’ Experiments led a two-day workshop at the Valletta Design Cluster and introduced participants to its inclusive methodology based on movement, sound, rhythm, and collaboration. Through body percussion, organic movement, and creative exploration, participants of all backgrounds were encouraged […]
Game design for J.E.D.I
Event Details Game design for J.E.D.I. Valletta Design Cluster 24th September 2PM – 4PM The Game Design Workshop: Using Game Mechanics for Social Justice and Change took place at the Valletta Design Cluster and explored how game mechanics can influence ideas, behaviours, and social values. Led by Mighty Boards and the Institute of Digital Games, […]
Virtual Festival 2024
Event Details Virtual Festival 2024 Online : Zoom and Facebook 6th December 6PM – 9PM On 6 December 2024, audiences were able to watch a selection of festival performances online, including Ripped Genes, Hunting the Higgs, Boo Reccacia, and Addressing Water Scarcity in Agriculture. Combining science, research and the arts, the programme explored topics ranging […]
DNA Rhythms
Event Details By Diccon Cooper & Prof. Joseph Borg DNA Rhythms Sala San Duminku 27th – 28th September Ages 12+ DNA contains the building blocks of life, and in this unique performance participants discovered how those building blocks could be translated into musical notes to create songs. Jazz musician Diccon Cooper used DNA sequences provided […]
Hunting the Higgs
Event Details Presented by Dr Sam Gregson & Prof. Ing. Gianluca Valentino Hunting the Higgs Sala San Duminku 27th – 28th September Ages 12+ The Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest and most powerful machine, took centre stage in this interactive session. Participants became particle physicists for the day and discovered what it takes to […]
Am I ‘normal’?
Event Details Delivered by Brainsastic!Science (Nate Rea) Am I ‘normal’? Sala San Duminku 27th – 28th September Ages 12+ Lightsabers were at the ready as participants worked to annihilate the idea of ‘normal’! They created unique pieces of brain art while exploring statistics, genetics and evolution, celebrating the immense variability of the human population. Delivered […]
Brain Health Matters
Event Details The Malta Association for Neurologists and Neurosurgeons Brain Health Matters Triton Square 27th – 28th September Ages 6+ This engaging and informative activity focused on brain health, providing valuable insights into how the brain functions and the importance of maintaining its health throughout life. Participants explored strategies for enhancing cognitive function, preventing neurological […]