Nearly four thousand visitors of all ages came to the Faculty of Science on Friday for the annual Researchers’ Night, this time inspired by the famous short story “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka. Visitors had a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of science through various activities.
“We were at the Faculty of Science with my family last year. The children liked it and learned a lot of new information, which is why we came again. They were most interested in the minerals at the Department of Geology, the chemical experiments, and the demonstration on the history of light, which was very engaging,” said Mr Pavel from Olomouc.
The building of the Faculty of Science, Fort Science, and the Botanical Garden became the venues for an entertaining and educational programme. There was plenty to choose from. Scientists introduced visitors to the fascinating metamorphoses of cities and landscapes over time, they learned about the influence of man and nature on our planet, the capillary power of plants, and how the surroundings of metals can be transformed in “coordination compounds” or geological cycles.
Both children and adults traditionally enjoyed the chemistry and physics experiments. “My son was interested in the burning foam, board games, and language puzzles. It’s nice that he could practice his English at the same time,” said Jana Liptáková from Olomouc. “I like almost everything here,” added her nine-year-old son Adam.
The Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science was beautifully decorated and welcomed visitors interested in the diversity of changes in the plant kingdom. Children could take part in fun games or see a demonstration of carnivorous plants. A varied programme was also prepared by Fort Science. There were film screenings in the planetarium, beekeeping workshops, and 3D printing demonstrations.
