2021 European Researchers’ Night

The European Researchers' Night is a Europe-wide public event, which displays the diversity of science and its impact on citizens' daily lives in fun, inspiring ways.

  • Date: 24 September 2021

  • Event location: Bologna and Cesena

This year, the event will take place in 29 countries on Friday 24 September 2021.

The European Researchers' Night aims to

  • bring research and researchers closer to the public
  • promote excellent research projects across Europe and beyond
  • increase the interest of young people in science and research careers
  • showcase the impact of researchers’ work on people’s daily lives

In 2020, the European Researchers’ Night attracted over 2 million visitors in Europe and beyond.

Visit the events

Visit the events to meet researchers and discover the fascinating world of science in a fun and interactive environment – with family or on your own.

Children, young people and families will have the chance to meet researchers and discover research, science and innovation through a wide range of science shows, hands-on experiments, games, quizzes, competitions, exhibitions and digital activities.

Find out which events take place in Bologna and Cesena and consult websites for more information.