EUROPEAN RESEARCHERS’ NIGHT 2026 · 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
Pavia
INSTITUTION
University of Pavia · Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics
VENUE
Department of Physics
TIME
8–23:30
ACTIVITIES
An open exploration environment
There is no predefined path: visitors can start anywhere and move through the space according to their interests and curiosity. Every activity contributes to one shared investigation.
Activity programme
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Entrance
At the entrance, visitors receive their ERNEST passport and a very brief introduction to the event. This area establishes the visual identity and narrative tone, with the cat as symbolic guide.
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PER me si va ne la fisica recente
Qui inizia l’escape room ispirata alla Divina Commedia che ti porta alla scoperta della fisica delle particelle: dalle prime teorie atomiche alla scoperta del bosone di Higgs, attraverso enigmi, esperimenti e grandi rivoluzioni scientifiche. A guidarti sarà Democrito, il tuo Virgilio moderno, lungo un viaggio alla scoperta del Modello Standard. Ma quando il sapere finisce e iniziano le domande ancora senza risposta, sarà la Curiosità, la nostra Beatrice, ad accompagnarti oltre i confini della fisica conosciuta. Sei pronto a ricostruire il Modello Standard e spingerti oltre, verso i misteri ancora irrisolti dell’Universo?
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EU Explorer
An area that connects the experience to the wider context of European research, showing how ERNEST activities belong to a larger collaborative scientific effort.
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Debrief Area
A quieter but visible space where visitors can interact with researchers, reflect on what they experienced and connect the activities to real scientific concepts.