Μake us preferred on Google Have questions that need answering? Then head to the 1st Patras Physics Fest to take place in the port city of Patras on Friday, October 30.
The festival brings science into the spotlight and aims to make it accessible and engaging for all ages, with an exciting program featuring talks by scientists, panel discussions, hands-on experiments, interactive games and a stargazing session.
Organized by Young Minds Patras, the free event will take place at the University of Patras Conference and Cultural Center, with activities scheduled across three sessions.
The morning program, running from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is aimed at 11th- and 12th-grade students from schools in Patras and includes talks by university faculty members, an interactive knowledge and reasoning competition using Kahoot and Buzzer Beater, and physics experiments.
From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the afternoon session will turn its focus to academic research, the philosophy of science and the future prospects of physics. The program includes talks by distinguished speakers, offering opportunities to explore scientific ideas and developments.
The festival will conclude with an evening session from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., open to the wider public. Activities will include talks, an open panel discussion, experiments and interactive physics games for all ages, with prizes up for grabs. The evening program will also feature a stargazing session hosted by the Orion Astronomy Society, giving visitors an opportunity to explore the night sky.
Admission to the 1st Patras Physics Festival at the University of Patras Conference & Cultural Center is free. For further information, visit the Young Minds Patras website.
