The Network of Singular Research Centres at the University of Santiago de Compostela will once again open its doors to the public on Saturday, November 8th, for the ninth edition of Ciencia Singular. Throughout the day, hundreds of visitors will have the opportunity to explore research spaces that are benchmarks in their scientific fields. The participating centres —CiQUS, CiMUS, CiTIUS, IGFAE and CRETUS— are part of the CIGUS network, recognised by the Xunta de Galicia for the quality and impact of their research. These centres are co-funded by the European Union through the Galicia FEDER Programme 2021–2027.
From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., people of all ages will be able to tour these scientific facilities and learn, guided by research staff, about the cutting-edge work carried out there every day. Participation in the activities requires prior registration, which can be completed on the website cienciasingular.usc.es starting on Wednesday, October 29th, at 4:00 p.m. The site will also provide detailed schedules and programmes for the event. Four visiting sessions will be available (10:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 18:00)..
The aim of this open day is to bring society closer to the importance of the research being conducted at these centres. Through interactive workshops, experiments, guided tours and outreach talks, visitors will discover —in an engaging and accessible way— how research is carried out in areas such as chemistry, intelligent technologies, molecular medicine, particle physics and environmental sciences. Ciencia Singular also aims to foster scientific vocations from an early age, offering a programme that includes specific activities for children.