EUROPEAN RESEARCHERS’ NIGHT 2026 · 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
Cagliari
INSTITUTION
Italian National Institute for Astrophysics
VENUE
Former Pirri glassworks
TIME
16–22
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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A cavallo di un fotone
Sei pronto a viaggiare nello spazio a cavallo di un fotone? Parti dalle profondità del Sole e segui il viaggio della luce attraverso il Sistema solare, tra pianeti, corpi celesti e misteri da svelare. Per arrivare alla Terra dovrai superare enigmi, risolvere sfide di robotica e coding unplugged e mettere alla prova il tuo pensiero computazionale. Un’escape room scientifica in cui esplorare l’Universo significa anche imparare a ragionare, collaborare e trovare soluzioni.
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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.